Did you think Assam couldn’t get any more interesting? You were wrong because the heart of North East is also one of the best water sports destinations, and has it all. From rafting through the Bogamati to the Lohit River, Assam offers you a range of kayaking and the best rafting tours in Guwahati. You can take your kayak up to the Subansiri River, which is also the biggest tributary of Brahmaputra and runs along the breadth of Tibet. The Golden River, as it’s so called, has a Himalayan trekking trail on either side of it and a remarkable location for kayakers to set up camp. You can also choose to go mountain biking or trekking along the Mawphlang Trek in Assam. It is one of the best places for mountain biking, and takes you through a fascinating route, which also includes the home of the Indian rains, Cherrapunji.
The kayaking and the trekking packages come at very attractive prices. Raft through the adventure zones of Zebra Rock and Roaring Rikor, and even get a chance to go camping along the Brahmaputra. Explore the Nameri National Park and stay in neat Eco camp tents or Jia Bhoroli cottages. Then you can go exploring to the deepest parts of the forest with a guide and observe the biodiversity of the natural habitat.Spend a wonderful day on the plains of Pasighat, stroll along the lush, fern-dotted local village, and take a ferry back to the city.Or you can go kayaking on the breath-taking expanse of the Lohit River. The alpine reaches of the river make for a stunning scenery for the best rafting tours in Guwahati. You will even be accompanied by a land crew and high-end kayaks for your expedition. You can bike up to some of the famous Assamese tourist attractions like, the Shillong Peak, Elephant Fall, Mangar Lake, and so much more.
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Nameri National park is an old set up in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas. A huge spread of lakes and water bodies, the sight of Rhinos, Elephants, Tiger, Leopard, Sambhar, Dhole, Hornbills, ducks and Storks are easy in the zone. Someone having a love for vegetations like wide grassland, tall evergreen, and deciduous trees can totally spend a good time in the heart of Nameri. Moreover, it connects with Guwahati through swift roads and one will not face any hurdle in reaching this beautiful place. North to Tezpur, Nameri is 38.8 km and one can reach easily from here. Also, Guwahati airport and Tezpur airport can be chosen by the tourists who want to opt for flyway to be here.Timings- 5:00 hours to 19:00 hoursEntry fee- INR 20 for Indian Nationals and INR 250 for Foreign Nationals
This island is a religious addition to the travel bucket list of Assam. Also named as Peacock island by the British, this has gained popularity because of its presence in between the river Brahmaputra and can be easily connected when you are in Guwahati. Umananda island is also known as one of the smallest islands of the world and comprise of Umananda temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The old form of rock-cut figures of Lord Surya, Ganesh and Shiva allows anyone to appreciate the beauty and skills of craftsmanship of Assamese people who showed their dedication towards spiritual energy. The sound of temple bells and water alongside uplifts the mood of devotees and tourists in one sway. This has become one the best tourist places in Assam as it is easily reachable by jetties which are available on the banks of Brahmaputra river.Timing- 5300 hours to 1800 hours.Entry fee- Free of charges
One of the most famous Shakti Peethas in India, Kamakhya Temple is a venerated shrine in Assam. One of the oldest temples in Guwahati associated with the legend of Shiva and Daksha Yagna, Kamakhya Temple is a famous temple and visited by millions of devotees. Renowned for its legendary tales, Kamakhya Temple is located on the Nilachal Hill with a splendid complex of 6 temples and 6 monuments inside it. The temple is listed among the famous tourist places in Guwahati and associated with a legend that says during the month of June, the waters of River Brahmaputra turn red due to the Goddess’ menstruating blood. The scenic beauty encompassing the complex of Kamakhya Temple is breathtaking and one can look forward to exploring various artistic sculptures here. Kamakhya Temple is best visited during the months of September and October when there is a fantastic celebration of the festival of Durga Puja for five days. Location: Kamakhya Temple, Kamakhya, Guwahati Timings: 5:30 am to 10:00 pm Entry Fee/charges: Free to visit Distance from Guwahati Bus Stand: 133 kilometres
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