The lush green of Assam in Northeastern India is characterized by a great river: the mighty Brahmaputra. It changes its course every season and sets vast areas under water. The life-giving power of the river is reflected in the vast forests rich in exotic flora & fauna, lush green tea gardens and rice fields.
Kazrianga National Park is also located in Assam and was appointed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. In our opinion the most beautiful National Park of India, it is home to the rare Indian Rhino. There are numerous other game parks and nature reserves in the state. A trip to Assam offers a wealth of unforgettable memories in a country that is like no other in the world.
Come visit Kaziranga National Park, quaint villages, the world’s biggest river-island, lush jungles and tea-gardens that reflect Assam’s colonial past with us. Or enjoy a luxurious cruise on the mighty river Brahmaputra.
Ideally from November through April. From June to September the stormy monsoon and Brahmaputra’s flooding make Assam not suitable for travel. Due to flooding by Brahmaputra, the Kaziranga National Park is closed from May to early November. Some parts of the park may be open to visitors in October and May.
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ASSAM
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Location |
Located south of the eastern Himalayas, Assam is lined by the mighty river Brahmaputra and surrounded by the norheastern states of Arunachal Pradesh south of Tibet and Meghalaya, north of Bangladesh |
| Area |
78'438 qkm – approximately the size of Austria |
| Population |
Approx. 27 millions |
| Capital |
Dispur, not far from Guwahati |
Tea & Muse |
Bhutan in Style |
Districts |
23 |
Topography |
Assam’s topography comprises the Brahmaputra- and Barak valleys and the mountain regions of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar. During monsoon Brahmaputra often changes its course and floods the entire flatland. |
| Vegetation |
Tropical. Wetlands along the shores of Brahmaputra. Huge grass islands and wetlands with temporarily flooded forests. |
| Flora & Fauna |
The diverse vegetation provides habitat for many rare animals and plants. The Kaziranga National Park is a retreat fort he Indien rhinoceros, water buffalo, swamp deer and tigers. |
Climate |
Tropical to subtropical climate, depending on altitude. Pleasant climate in spring and autumn. Monsoon from June to September. Short, heavy rains in April and May. Strong northwest winds from February to March.
The year can be divided into three seasons: summer (hot and humid): March to May; monsoon (hot and very humid): June to September; winter: (cool to cold and dry): December to February.
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| Temperatures |
Summer: Max. 35 °C; Min. 18 °C.
Winter: Max. 26 °C; Min. 7 °C
Lowest temperatures in December and January.
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| Rain |
175-250 cm annually. Monsoon-rains from June to September. |
| Sprachen |
Assamese, Hindi and English. Also Benglai, Bodo, Hindi, Nepali, Miri, Karbi and more tibetan-burmese languages, Santali and Oriya. |
| People |
Assamese, Bengalese, Bangladeshi, Nepalese, members of about 16 different tribes |
| Literacy |
63.3 % |
| Religions |
Hinduism (65 %), Islam (31 %), Christianity (4 %), Buddhism (<1 %), Sikhism (<1 %), Animism (<1 %) |
| Economy |
Petroleum & tea, jute, rice, silk. 80 % of the population are farmers. |
| Anreise |
Fly to Kolkota or Delhi in India. From there domestic flight to Guwahati. |
| Visa / Permits |
A tourist-visa is required to enter India. For Assam no special permits are required. |
Vaccinations |
Strongly recommended are vaccinations for Hepatitis A, Polio (Poliomyelitis), Tetanus combined with Diphtheria if the last vaccination is more than 10 years ago. |
| Souvenirs |
Assam-Tea, Assam-Silk (Endi, Muga and Pat), Bamboo- & Cane-products. |
Himalayan Homestay
