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EAST INDIA
ASSAM

The largest of the states in the northeast of India is Assam: capital is Guwahati. It has an enthused location on the banks of the River Brahmaputra. Among Assam's lush are two important game sanctuaries, Manas and Kaziranga, both best known for their population of one horned. Indian rhinoceros, a class that faced extermination, much of the rest of the state is devoted to tea plantation, which yields the strong Assam leaf popular all over the world.

GUWAHATI

The ancient city of Pragjyotishpur or the light of east is the site of current Guwahati, the Gateway to North Eastern India.

Altitude - 55 meters.

Temperature (deg C) - Summer: Max. 35, Min. 22. Winter: Max. 26, Min.10.

Rainfall - 180 cms (from May to Sept.)

Best Season - October to May.

Places of Interest

Janardhan Temple, Navagrah Temple, Umananda Temple, Bhubaneshwari Devi Temple, Assam Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Anthropological Museum, Assam Forest Museum, Cottage Industries Museum, Museum of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Assam State Museum, Dept. of Historical & Antiquarian Research.

Excursions

Haplong (Hill Station)- 355 kms, Jatinga- 364 kms, Hajo- 32 kms, Kamakhya Temple- 10 kms, Basistha Ashram- 12 kms, Sualkuch- 32 kms, Chandubi Lake- 64 kms, Orang- 150 kms, Darrang- 100 kms, Bhairakunda- 137 kms, Batadrawa- 134 kms, Barpeta- 137 kms, Tezpur- 181 kms, Bhalukpung- 250 kms, Dibrugarh, Digboi, Jorhat, Majuli.

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KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK

Situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra river, Kaziranga National Park is famous for the stronghold of the armoured one-horned Indian Rhinoceros. The Sanctuary provides unique setting for a sight of its best known wild life including birds.

Area of the Park - 430 sq. kms.

Temperature (deg C) - Summer: Max.35, Min.18.3. Winter: Max.24, Min.7.2.

Rainfall - Heavy in Summer (2300 mms).

Best Season - November to March.

Closed Season - Mid-April to Mid-October.

Languages spoken - Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, English.

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SIBSAGAR

Sibsagar was the capital of the Ahom Kings who ruled Assam before the advent of the British. The town is build round the Sibsagar tank, dug over 200 years ago. The tank is above town level although situated in the heart of the town. On its banks are located some of the famous temples of Sibsagar. The Shiva temple, constructed in the year 1734 is believed to be the highest Hindu temple in India. Jorhat is famous for its sprawling tea gardens, it is the nerve center of tea industry.

Places of Interest

Sibsagar Tank and Temples, Talatal Ghar, Kereng Ghar, Rang Ghar, Joysagar Tank and Temple, Gaurisagar Group, Gargaon Palace, Charaideo.

Excursions

Jorhat- 55 kms, Dibrugarh- 76 kms.

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HAFLONG

In the verdant hilly terrain lies this lovely lakeside resort, which is Assam's only hill station. It is the name of diversity of orchids, one of them being the rare Blue Vanda. Haflong Lake, located in the heart of the hill station is a picturesque area. The Jatinga village unreveals the secrecy of the flocks of little migratory birds deafening to death on still dark nights. Near Umrangsu, there is a hot water spring (Garampani), which is believed to possess medicinal properties.

Places of Interest

Haflong Lake, Jatinga, Maibong, Umrangsu.

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STATES OF EAST INDIA

• Andaman & Nicobar
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Assam
• Bihar
• Jharkhand
• Manipur
• Meghalaya
• Mizoram
• Nagaland
• Orissa
• Sikkim
• Tripura
• West Bengal