Bhomoraguri : On the bank of the Brahmaputra about 11 km east of Tezpur, it has of late become important as Brahmaputra connecting the south bank at Silghat. A mammoth stone inscription made by the Ahom General Kalia Bhomora Phukan, who planned to construct a bridge over Brahmaputra could be seen here. Almost two centuries […]
Bhalukpung: Surrounded by mystic blue hills and evergreen forest Bhalukpung is situated on the bank of the river Jiabharali. 64 kms. from Tezpur and 250 km from Guwahati, it is on the border of Arunachal Pradesh. Bhalukpung is famous for its unique natural beauty and angling.
Belsor: An important place and rural growth centre of Nalbari district. The Bilveswar Devalaya of Belsor is an important shrine of Assam.
Batadrava (Bordoa): Situated at a distance of about 18km from Nagaon town, Batadrava(Bordoa) is famous Seat of the Vaishnavas. It is the birth place ofShri Shri Sankardeva, the Great Vaishnava Preacher Bordoa of Assam. Fagua (Holi) festival and the birth and death anniversaries of the Vaishnava Saints are observed there with great grandeur.
Bashisthashram : Situated in the southern most rim of Guwahati city on the Sandhyachal hill is a well known holy cum picnic spot, called Bashisthashram, after the great vedic rishi Bashistha, who is said to have lived here. Three streams named Sandhya, Lalita and Kanta flow perennially and add grandeur to the place.
State Bird: Deo haah (White-winged Wood Duck) The White-winged Duck or White winged Wood Duck (Asarcornis scutulata) is one of the largest species of duck. It has an overall black body, a white head with black spots. It also has white patches on the wings for which it has been named as White-Winged Wood Duck
State Bird: Deo haah (White-winged Wood Duck) The White-winged Duck or White winged Wood Duck (Asarcornis scutulata) is one of the largest species of duck. It has an overall black body, a white head with black spots. It also has white patches on the wings for which it has been named as White-Winged Wood Duck
Kopou phul (English name: Foxtail Orchid, Scientific name: Rhynchostylis retusa) is an exotic blooming orchid found in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and India. In India, this is one of the common Orchid species.The plant is erect with six to eight pairs of leaves on either side of theshort stem. The leaves are thick, long and narrow.
Sukleswar/Sukreswar Temple: Situated at Guwahati on the bank of river Brahmaputra, this temple of Lord Shiva was built by Ahom king Pramatta Singha. Quite a large number of visitors from all over India visit this holy shrine. Just below the temple the North Brook Gate is situated which was built to welcome the Viceroy of
Asom Sahitya Sabha : The most important literary and literature and culture. Its first meeting and convention was held on 26th December, 1917, under the presidentship of Padmanath Gohain Baruah. At that time it was held under the banner of Sodou Asom Sahitya Sanmilani. On 5th May of 1924, it was registered as ‘Asom Sahitya