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15 SEP

Traditional Boat Race

Traditional boat race is organised in places like Morigaon, Bajali etc.

Skilled boatmen compete amongst themselves with their beautifully decked up boats during especial occasions.

📍 Morigaon, Bajali
22 SEP

Karam Festival

Karam Puja is one of the most culturally significant festivals celebrated by the tea tribe communities of Assam.

Dedicated to the Mother Earth—the goddess of fertility and creation—the festival is observed with deep devotion to ensure agricultural prosperity and the well-being of families.

📍 Upper Assam (Tea Tribe areas)

Sivasagar

  • Former 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.

    • 📍 Sivasagar

    Majuli

  • World’s largest river island and a cultural centre of the Neo-Vaishnavite movement founded by Srimanta Sankaradeva, dotted with historic Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries).

    • 📍 Majuli

    Hajo

  • An ancient pilgrimage site revered by Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists, featuring Hayagriva Madhava Temple, Powa Mecca, and sacred Buddhist relic sites.

    • 📍 Hajo

    Tezpur

  • The “City of Eternal Romance” with ancient ruins of Da-Parbatia temple, Agnigarh hill linked to mythology, and colonial-era heritage structures.

    • 📍 Tezpur

    Guwahati – Dighalipukhuri & Umananda Island

  • Historic tank linked to ancient battles; Umananda Temple on Peacock Island is a 17th-century Shiva shrine with colonial history.

    • 📍 Guwahati – Dighalipukhuri & Umananda Island

    Digboi

  • Asia’s first oil refinery town (established in 1901) with heritage bungalows, Oil Museum, and WWII cemetery

    • 📍 Digboi

    Barpeta

  • Known for Barpeta Satra, a major Neo-Vaishnavite monastery established by Madhavdeva, and traditional satriya art forms.

    • 📍 Barpeta

    Gauripur

  • Birthplace of legendary singer Pratima Barua Pandey, with historic royal palace and cultural heritage linked to Goalpara folk music.

    • 📍 Gauripur

    Silchar – Kachari Fort

  • Remains of the Dimasa Kachari kingdom, with ancient brick and stone ruins reflecting pre-Ahom architecture.

    • 📍 Silchar – Kachari Fort

    Mayong

  • Famous as the “Land of Black Magic,” with archaeological remains, ancient manuscripts, and folklore traditions.

    • 📍 Mayong

    North Guwahati – Aswaklanta & Dirgheswari

  • Temple sites dating back to Ahom and earlier periods, rich in stone carvings and mythological associations.

    • 📍 North Guwahati – Aswaklanta & Dirgheswari

    Guwahati (Kamrup Metro)

    • Kamakhya Temple (Nilachal Hill) – Shakti peetha; Ambubachi Mela hub
    • Umananda Temple (Peacock Island) – Shiva temple mid-Brahmaputra
    • Ugratara Temple (Uzan Bazar) – Shakti shrine
    • Navagraha Temple (Chitrachal Hill) – Nine-planet shrine
    • Basistha Ashram/Temple – Shiva temple with scenic streams
    • Sukreswar Temple – Ancient Shiva temple on riverbank
    • Dirgheswari Temple (Amingaon) – Shakti shrine on Brahmaputra bank.
    • Doul Govinda Temple (North Guwahati) – Krishna temple; big Janmashtami.
    • Rudreswar, Lankeshwar, Manikarneswar– Historic Shiva shrines
    📍 Guwahati (Kamrup Metro)

    Guwahati

  • Rudreswar, Lankeshwar, Manikarneswar– Historic Shiva shrines

    • 📍 Guwahati

    Hajo (Kamrup Rural)

  • Hayagriva Madhava Temple – Vishnu temple revered by Hindus & Buddhists; major pilgrimage

    • 📍 Hajo (Kamrup Rural)

    Hajo (Kamrup Rural)

  • Kedareswara Temple – Prominent Shaivite shrine.

    • 📍 Hajo (Kamrup Rural)

    North Guwahati & Surrounds

  • Aswaklanta Temple – Vishnu shrine on a hill by the river

    • 📍 North Guwahati & Surrounds

    Tezpur (Sonitpur)

  • Da-Parbatia/Bamuni Pahar ruins – Early temple ruins; heritage stop.

    • 📍 Tezpur (Sonitpur)

    Sivasagar

  • Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol & Devi Dol (Sivasagar tank complex) – Iconic Ahom-era temple trio.

    • 📍 Sivasagar

    Golaghat

  • Negheriting Shiva Doul (Dergaon) – Famous Shiva temple.

    • 📍 Golaghat

    Tinsukia

  • Tilinga Mandir (Bordubi) – “Temple of Bells,” popular wish-making site.

    • 📍 Tinsukia

    Biswanath

  • Biswanath Ghat Temples – Riverside cluster; “Gupta Kashi” of Assam. (tourism highlight)

    • 📍 Biswanath

    BaihataChariali, Kamrup

  • Madan Kamdev – Archaeological temple site (romanesque sculptures)

    • 📍 BaihataChariali, Kamrup

    Majuli – Core Satra circuit

    • Auniati Satra – Premier seat; rich museum.
    • Kamalabari& Uttar Kamalabari Satra – Scholastic & performance traditions.
    • Dakhinpat Satra – Known for Raas festivities.
    • Garamur Satra – Historic monastic centre.
    • Samaguri (Chamaguri) Satra – Traditional mask-making.
    • Bengenaati Satra – Antiquities & manuscripts
    📍 Majuli (Jorhat district) – Core Satra circuit

    Barpeta district (Barpeta town & surrounds)

  • Barpeta Satra – Cultural heartland of Ek Saran Naam Dharma.

    • 📍 Barpeta district (Barpeta town & surrounds)

    Barpeta district (satellite satras)

  • Patbaushi, Ganakkuchi, Jania, Sundaridiya, Baradi – Important satellite satras

    • 📍 Barpeta district (Barpeta town & surrounds)

    Nagaon – Batadrava Than (Bordowa)

  • Birthplace of Srimanta Sankaradeva; foundational than/satra complex.

    • 📍 Nagaon

    Dibrugarh

  • Namphake Buddhist Monastery & Village (Naharkatia/Namphake) – Oldest Tai-Phake Theravada monastery; serene meditation centre and living cultural village.

    • 📍 Dibrugarh

    Tinsukia (Margherita–Ledo)

  • Mounglang (Khamti) Buddhist Monastery, Ledo – Khamti Theravada monastery; meditation centre (“Bhante Baba Mandir”).

    • 📍 Tinsukia (Margherita–Ledo)

    Sivasagar / Charaideo

  • Chalapothar (Shyamgaon) Buddhist sites – Tai Khamyang villages with viharas and pagodas (Balijan/Betbari/Na-Shyamgaon).

    • 📍 Sivasagar / Charaideo

    Golaghat / Jorhat belt

  • Tai Khamyang & related Theravada pockets – Small viharas within Shyamgaon settlements; community heritage stops.

    • 📍 Golaghat / Jorhat belt

    Hajo (Kamrup)

  • Hayagriva Madhava link – Site is also revered in some Buddhist traditions; Hajo is celebrated as a confluence of Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist faiths.

    • 📍 Hajo (Kamrup)

    Diphu

  • District headquarters; cultural center with Karbi Cultural Museum and lush green landscapes.

    • Khanduli & Baithalangso

  • Meadows and hill slopes often compared to Scotland for their scenic beauty

    • Amreng Tourist Centre (Panimoor)

  • Riverside picnic spot with striking rock formations.

    • Kohora (Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape)

  • Wildlife extension area with elephants, hornbills, and forest trekking routes.

    • Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary

  • One of Assam’s oldest sanctuaries; rich in hot springs, hoolock gibbons, and rare flora.

    • Singhason Hill

  • Popular trekking and camping spot with panoramic sunrise and sunset views.

    • Best Month to Visit Karbi Anglong

  • October to April – Pleasant weather, ideal for trekking, sightseeing, and cultural festivals.

  • Avoid June – September due to heavy monsoon rains and landslides.

    • Haflong (the "Switzerland of Assam")

  • Assam’s only hill station; Haflong Lake, orchid gardens, and viewpoints.

    • Jatinga

  • Mystical valley known for the natural phenomenon of bird congregation in September–November; attracts ornithologists worldwide.

    • Maibang

  • Historic capital of Dimasa kingdom; stone inscriptions, ancient monoliths, and ruins.

    • Umrangso

  • Hill station on the Assam-Meghalaya border; Umrangso Dam and scenic lakes.

    • Panimoor Falls

  • Stunning waterfalls on the Kopili River; linked with folklore of Sita from the Ramayana.

    • Herangajao & Mahur Valleys

  • Scenic railway stations on the hill route, perfect for nature photography.

    • Best Month to Visit Dima Hasao

  • October to March – Cool and pleasant, great for trekking, sightseeing, and birding.
  • September to November – Best time for Jatinga bird phenomenon.
  • April to May – Ideal for cultural exploration and orchid blooming season.

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