Kati Bihu, also known as KongaliBihu is celebrated to symbolize an empty granary and less availability of food, but a hopeful energy amidst it.
This festival is deeply rooted in the state's agricultural traditions, as a festival of light, hope and simplicity of Assamese culture.
📍 Across AssamAssam offers single/tandem leisure kayaking facilities at various rivers.
📍 Brahmaputra River, and its tributaries.Assam is a trekking and hiking paradise with various trails available along the length and breadth of it. These trails cover forest treks, hill climbing and tribal trails.
📍 Mt. Seilkal Peak 📍 HempeupetAssam’s rich natural beauty and serene locations provide ideal backdrops for camping. There are many locations which are considered camping paradise.
📍 Nameri 📍 Dima Hasao 📍 MajuliWhile Assam has a vibrant tradition of boat racing with traditional longboats. It is now integrated with tourism.
📍 Majuli 📍 SualkuchiThe terrains of Assam offer ample opportunities for biking and off roading on dirt tracks and jungle trails for enthusiasts.
📍 Karbi Hills 📍 Dima Hasao 📍 Goalpara 📍 Jatinga 📍 BogamatiFormer capital of the Ahom kingdom, known for 18th-century monuments like Rang Ghar (Asia’s oldest amphitheatre), Talatal Ghar (seven-storied palace), and Sivasagar Tank with Shiva Dol temple.
📍 SivasagarWorld’s largest river island and a cultural centre of the Neo-Vaishnavite movement founded by Srimanta Sankaradeva, dotted with historic Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries).
📍 MajuliAn ancient pilgrimage site revered by Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists, featuring Hayagriva Madhava Temple, Powa Mecca, and sacred Buddhist relic sites.
📍 HajoThe “City of Eternal Romance” with ancient ruins of Da-Parbatia temple, Agnigarh hill linked to mythology, and colonial-era heritage structures.
📍 TezpurHistoric tank linked to ancient battles; Umananda Temple on Peacock Island is a 17th-century Shiva shrine with colonial history.
📍 Guwahati – DighalipukhuriAsia’s first oil refinery town (established in 1901) with heritage bungalows, Oil Museum, and WWII cemetery
📍 DigboiKnown for Barpeta Satra, a major Neo-Vaishnavite monastery established by Madhavdeva, and traditional satriya art forms.
📍 BarpetaBirthplace of legendary singer Pratima Barua Pandey, with historic royal palace and cultural heritage linked to Goalpara folk music.
📍 GauripurRemains of the Dimasa Kachari kingdom, with ancient brick and stone ruins reflecting pre-Ahom architecture.
📍 Silchar – Kachari FortFamous as the “Land of Black Magic,” with archaeological remains, ancient manuscripts, and folklore traditions.
📍 MayongTemple sites dating back to Ahom and earlier periods, rich in stone carvings and mythological associations.
📍 North Guwahati – AswaklantaAswaklanta Temple – Vishnu shrine on a hill by the river
📍 North Guwahati & SurroundsDa-Parbatia/Bamuni Pahar ruins – Early temple ruins; heritage stop.
📍 Tezpur (Sonitpur)Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol & Devi Dol (Sivasagar tank complex) – Iconic Ahom-era temple trio.
📍 SivasagarNegheriting Shiva Doul (Dergaon) – Famous Shiva temple.
📍 GolaghatTilinga Mandir (Bordubi) – “Temple of Bells,” popular wish-making site.
📍 TinsukiaBiswanath Ghat Temples – Riverside cluster; “Gupta Kashi” of Assam. (tourism highlight)
📍 BiswanathMadan Kamdev – Archaeological temple site (romanesque sculptures)
📍 BaihataChariali 📍 KamrupSatras are Vaishnavite monasteries in the neo-Vaishnavite tradition established by 15th century saint Srimanta Shankardev. The satras have been centres of culture and spiritualism. The namghars are community prayer centres which have immense impact on Assam’s rural life.
Batadrava Than (Bordowa) – Birthplace of Srimanta Sankaradeva; foundational than/satra complex. (Often classed as “Than” but central to the Satra tradition.)
📍 NagaonNamphake Buddhist Monastery & Village in Naharkatia/Namphake is the Oldest Tai-Phake Theravada monastery. There is a serene meditation centre and living cultural village.
📍 DibrugarhMounglang Buddhist Monastery in Ledo is Theravada monastery of the Khamti community. It is a serene meditation centre (“Bhante Baba Mandir”).
📍 Tinsukia (Margherita–Ledo)Chalapothar (Shyamgaon) Buddhist sites – Tai Khamyang villages with viharas and pagodas (Balijan/Betbari/Na-Shyamgaon).
📍 Sivasagar / CharaideoVarious Tai Khamyang & related Theravada pockets in the Golaghat and Jorhat district can be found where small viharas within Shyamgaon settlements and community heritage stops.
📍 Golaghat / Jorhat beltHayagriva Madhava temple is also a revered in some Buddhist traditions; Hajo is celebrated as a confluence of Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist faiths.
📍 Hajo (Kamrup)The hill districts of Assam Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao are known for natural beauty as well as rich cultural heritage of the ethnic communities residing there. Haflong, the only hill station in Assam is located in Dima Hasao.
District headquarters; cultural center with Karbi Cultural Museum and lush green landscapes.
Meadows and hill slopes often compared to Scotland for their scenic beauty
Riverside picnic spot with striking rock formations.
Wildlife extension area with elephants, hornbills, and forest trekking routes.
One of Assam’s oldest sanctuaries; rich in hot springs, hoolock gibbons, and rare flora.
Popular trekking and camping spot with panoramic sunrise and sunset views.
October to April – Pleasant weather, ideal for trekking, sightseeing, and cultural festivals.
Avoid June – September due to heavy monsoon rains and landslides.
Assam’s only hill station; Haflong Lake, orchid gardens, and viewpoints.
Mystical valley known for the natural phenomenon of bird congregation in September–November; attracts ornithologists worldwide.
Historic capital of Dimasa kingdom; stone inscriptions, ancient monoliths, and ruins.
Famous for natural beauty and water sports. Umrangso Lake is a prominent spot.
Stunning waterfalls on the Kopili River; linked with folklore of Sita from the Ramayana.
Scenic railway stations on the hill route, perfect for nature photography.