Agnigarh is the site of the fortress which was built by Banasura to keep his daughter Usha in isolation. The name itself is derived from the words Agni (meaning fire) and garh (meaning fortress or wall) in Sanskrit. Legend has it that this fortress was surrounded by fire at all times so that nobody could go in or out of the perimeter without permission. Usha fell in love with Aniruddha (the grandson of Krishna) in her dreams not knowing who he was. Her companion Chitralekha identified him by painting his portrait from Usha’s description. Present day Agnigarh is a hill on the banks of the Brahmaputra which is one of the big tourist attractions in Tezpur. There is a circular stairway leading up to the crest of the hill where there are now sculptures depicting Usha’s abduction of Aniruddha. There is also a viewing platform with the scenery around the river banks as well as the town centre and the Kalia Bhomora Bridge across the Brahmaputra. Agnigarh provides a panoramic view of the great river and Tezpur. It is perhaps the most beautiful tourist spot of Tezpur.
Aajan Peer Dargah : The Dargah (tomb) of Ajan Peer, the 17th century Muslim saint, is located at Soraguri Chapori about 20 km to the north-west of Sivasagar. Ajan Peer was first saint to compose Zikirs in Assamese language. Ajan Peer Dargah was built during the reign of King Gadadhar Singha. This Dargah has ever since attracted lakhs of Hindu and Muslim devotees who go there to pay homage to this great saint.
Amingaon: Situated in the north bank of the Brahmaputra, near Guwahati, Amingaon is humming. with industrial activities with a mini Steel Plant and a mini Paper Plant. The Inland Container Depot located here is also proposed to be upgraded to a dry port. It is the Administrative Headquarter of Kamrup District.
Assam State Museum: Assam State Museum established by Kamrup Anusandhan Samiti in 1950 has an envious collection of antiques dated as late as prehistoric times. Situated at Guwahati, this museum is a very unique place. with rich cultural heritage not only of Assam but it represents the entire north-eastern region. It is a well laid out complex. displaying various aspects of Assam’s culture, history and crafts. The various sections are epigraphy, sculpture, natural history, crafts, arms, manuscript, village, ethnography and a miscellaneous section. Dighalipukhuri fascinates the front view of the museum.
Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden: Covering a huge area of 175 hectatre and situated at RG Baruah Road, Guwahati, this zoo cum botanical garden is a house for endangered and rare species of wildlife and plants. Among the main attractions are the one horned rhino, giraffe, zebra, chimanzee etc. The Assam State Zoo has been developed in the style of Whispsnade in London where animals are kept in their natural habitats.
Ashwaklanta or Ashwakranta Temple: This temple being famous for the Hindus was constructed by King Shiva Singha in 1720, situated on the bank of the river Brahmaputra, Guwahati. It consists of two big temples. Inside this temple, there are two images-one of Janardana and the other of Anantasai Vishnu. The latter is a fine art specimen of 11th century. There is one stone inscription on the body of the temple located at North Guwahati.
Badarpur: It is one of the biggest railway junctions under North-East Frontier Railways. There is a paper mill at Panchgram, near Badarpur.
Balaji Temple : Situated at Betkuchi, about 10 km from Guwahati city, this beautiuful temple resembles the famous Tirupati temple of the south. Built in the traditional south Indian architecture, it is called the Purva Tirupati.
Bamuni Pahar Ruins: The ruins of Bamuni Hills in Tezpur are famous for their exemplary artistic beauty. The sculptural remains, which dates back to the 9th and 10th century AD, now lie in the Citralekha Udyan and Missionary Compound, Tezpur.
Barpeta : District headquarters of Barpeta and 140 km. west of Guwahati by road. It is famous for its Satra (A Vaishnava Monastery) and the ‘Kirtanghar’ (the congregational prayer hall) founded in the 15th century by Shri Madhavdeva, the famous disciple of Shri Shri Sankardeva. ‘Holi’ festival is celebrated here with due sanctity. The place has a number of educational institutions that include the third college of the State established in 1939. Its wood craft and ivory works bear distinctive mark of excellence in beauty and exquisite design.
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 perenni- ally and add grandeur to the place.
Batadrava (Bordoa): Situated at a distance of about 18 km from Nagaon town, Batadrava (Bordoa) is famous Seat of the Vaishnavas. It is the birth place of Shri 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.
Belsor: An important place and rural growth centre of Nalbari district. The Bilveswar Devalaya of Belsor is an important shrine of Assam.
Bhairabkunda: A place of unique natural beauty, Bhairabkunda is at the tri-junction of Bhutan, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It is 22 km from the district headquarters of Udalguri town. Bhairabkunda is also a meeting point of the rivers Jia Dhansiri, Bhairavi and Daifam. The meeting point of rivers looks like a Kunda (worshipping place of Lord Shiva). Thus, probably it got the name Bhairabkunda.
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.
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 later, a bridge over Brahmaputra at the same place has now been completed. The 3.05 km bridge named after the great Ahom General, connecting Nagaon district with Tezpur was opened for vehicular traffic by the Prime Minister of India on 3.4.1987. • Bhubaneswari Temple: A little distace away from Kamakhya temple, Guwahati is Bhubaneswari temple from where one can have a panoramic view of the Brahmaputra river and Guwahati city.
Biswanath Chariali: The district headquarter of Biswanath district, Biswanath Chariali, is situated at a distance of about 74 km east of Tezpur town. It is also a place of great antiquity. There is one temple known as Biswanath temple located at the confluence of Briddhaganga (Buri-ganga) with the Brahmaputra. From the stone post, beam and other ruins found there it is believed that once there was a stone temple. Now there is no permanent temple. During the summer the temple remains under water. Only in winter worship is done by constructing temporary house. A mela is held there on the third day of the Assamese Bihu festival. Formerly a steamerghat, Biswanath Chariali is fast growing into a busy town.
Bokajan: Sub-divisional headquarter of Bokajan sub- division of Karbi Anglong district. There is a cement factory at Bokajan. Important marketing centre. Well known for sugar-cane cultivation. The growing town also has rice mills and plywood factories.
Bongaigaon : The district headquarter of Bongaigaon district. It is one of the biggest railway junctions besides being an important trade centre of the State. The State’s second public sector refinery and Petro-Chemical complex has given further fillip of the town’s industrial growth. Rapid growth of large and medium scale industries has given rise to ancillary industries at Bongaigaon.
Burhigosani Devalay: It is a Durga temple situated at Jorhat. The Burhigosani and the priest were brought from Jayantia after defeating that king and were established first at Rangpur (Now Sivasagar) in 1714. When the Ahom capital I was shifted to Jorhat, the image of Burhigosani was also shifted and placed in a temple which lies in the middle of the town. It is a Sakta shrine.
Chanda’s Merghar, Chaygaon :It is a site with which a mythological story is attached to a merchant named Chanda Saudagar and his son Lakhindar and his daughter- in-law Beula. The story goes that Chanda Saudagar, who was a devotee of Lord Shiva, once got a curse from Nag Devata (the God of Snake) that he would have no further descendents as his only son would be killed on his wedding night. To prevent this, Lakhindar and his bride was confined in the Merghar (a specially built sealed house to prevent entry of snakes). However, despite every effort, Lakhindar was bitten to death by Nag Devata. It was Beula’s relentless offerings and prayers that saved her husband’s life later on. Ruins of Merghar and replica of Shiva idols are still found around this site.
• Chandubi Lake: About 64 km from Guwahati on the National Highway to Goalpara is the beautiful Chandubi Lake, a natural lagoon. Its surroundings are broken by cliffs and forests. It is an ideal holiday resort and has the added attractions of fishing and rowing.
Charaideo: The first capital of the Ahom kings, built by Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom dysnasty, is 28 km east of Sivasagar town and now headquarter of Charaideo district. It is famous for the numerous Maidums or burial vaults of Ahom kings and other members of the royal families. It resembles to some extent the pyramids of Egypt.
Chariduar : Located at about 34 km north of Tezpur, Chariduar is famous for forest products exported to various parts of the State. During the 19th century, the rubber tapped at Chariduar yielded handsome revenue. A big old tank, named Boli Pukhuri, situated in Chariduar is associated with the mythological Kings: Boli and Banasur. Remnants of ancient stone temples, built between 11th to 12th century are found scattered in and around the area. Besides various public institutions, a cotton spinning mill is also located at Chariduar.
Chatia/Sootea/Chatiya: Situated at about 63 kms east of Tezpur, Chatia is a railway station and important commercial centre on the North Trunk Road. The place was once a famous centre of pottery, brass and bell-metal works. A number of educational institutions including a Normal School have come up in Chatia and Chatia High School is stated to be the first rural high school established by the public in undivided Darrang district.
Chitralekha Udyan (Cole Park): It is one of the most beautiful place in the Tezpur town. Established by a British Deputy Commissioner, H W G Cole in 1906, the park has two massive ornamented stone pillars and sculptural remains of the famous Bamuni Hills.
Da-Parbatia: The oldest now are preserved in the village of Da-Parbatia about 5 km west of Tezpur. The stone door-frame preserved in the village is considered to be of 5th or 6th century. The ruins of the door- frame of Da-Parbatia is perhaps the finest and the oldest specimen of sculptural or iconoclastic art of Assam. The door-jumbs having two goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna standing below with garlands in hands in artistic pose and elegance are decorated with beautiful ornamental foliage. The architecture of the stone door- frame is believed to be of the Gupta era.
Darranga: Darranga is about 50 km from Guwahati. During the winter season, the Bhutanese come here for the purpose of trade their wares consisting of woolden cloth, stones, chamars, musk, horses, dogs, etc. The Darranga fair is held every year from November to March.
• Doul Gobinda Mandir : Doul Govinda Mandir is one of the famous temples of Assam. It is a place of historical importance. The temple and shrines, copper plates and rock inscription indicate a glorious heritage in and around North Guwahati. The holy Daul Govinda Mandir is perfectly placed at the beautiful foot hills of Chandrabharati Hill at Rajaduar, a place east of North Guwahati and this natural ambience heightens the sanctity of this place of worship Every day hundreds of pilgrims assemble here, particularly, during the month of Magha and on the auspicious full moon day. The temple is mainly devoted to Lord Krishna.Daul Govinda Mandir has two idols that of Lord Shyamaray and Lord Govinda. Besides, there is an Namghar along with the temple within the same premises. The first structure of Doul Govinda Temple was erected more than one hundred and fifty years ago but it was again renovated in 1966. The Doul Govinda Mandir in Assam is famous for its Holi celebrations in the month of February-March. Holi is observed by the local people for five days with various programme and about five thousand pilgrims are always assembled at the Mandir premises during this time.
Daily activities of the Doul Govinda start early, with the opening of the doors at seven in the morning. The priest bathes the idol and then performs the Archana. The worshipers start coming in from an hour after this, which continues till the end of the day. In between that, the temple remains closed during the afternoon. In the evening the Arati is performed by singing devotional songs or Kirtaan. Prasada followed by Bhoga is distributed among the devotees in open hall, during afternoon hours daily.
Deopahar Ruins, Numaligarh: Scattered on a hill top are ruins of this ancient temple. The climb to the top of the hill is exhausting, especially on a hot day, but the view from the top spanning across Numaligarh tea estate and nearby Karbi Anglong hills and forests is simply enchanting. Deopahar is situated just by the side of road, about only 5 km from Numaligarh Tinali on NH 37, from where the NH 39 leading to Dimapur starts.
Dhekiajuli: An important centre of trade and commerce of Sonitpur district. Situated at about 43 km west of Tezpur, the town is well connected by roads and the commercial importance of the town has gone up considerably. Various types of cottage and small industries, rice mills, saw mills etc. have been established here. The Dhekiajuli police firing on 20th September, 1942 is a landmark in the history of freedom movement in Assam.
Dhemaji District headquarter of Dhemaji district. Inhabi- ted mostly by plains tribals. Mising, one of the colourful tribes celebrate Ali-ai-ligang, an annual festival that draws large number of people from plains and Arunachal. Mising Bane-Kebang is also held every year, where the tribals discuss about their development programmes in social, cultural and economic spheres. Likabali in Dhemaji is the gateway to Siang district of Arunachal. The Malini than (shrine) of the mythological importance relating Shri Krishna is near here. Large excavation is going on here and ancient relics were found. The elephant-drawn carts found nowhere in the world still exist here.
Dhubri : The headquarter of Dhubri district. 290 km from Guwahati by road, on the north bank of river Brahmaputra. The famous Sikh Gurudwar of historical importance is located here. The historical mosque of Hussain Shah during the time of Mirjumla is situated near Panbari of Dhubri. The Assam Match Factory is located here.
Dibrugarh: The district headquarter of Dibrugarh district, surrounded by tea gardens, the town is an important nerve centre of tea, coal and oil industries. A lovely riverside town in Upper Assam, Dibrugarh is situated at 443 km east of Guwahati. Dibrugarh, even after erosion of a major part of the original town by successive waves of Brahmaputra floods, continues to matter much in the economy of the region. Well served by road, rail and airways, the town is also an important centre of cultures and education. The State’s oldest medical College, Assam Medical College, the Dibrugarh University and the Dibrugarh Station of All India Radio and Doordarshan have further enhanced its importance as an educational and cultural centre.
Digboi : Assam’s oldest oil town. There is an oil refinery in Digboi owned by Assam Oil Company. In the form of crude production Digboi contributes immensely towards the growth of the country’s economy. Digboi is situated 540 km east of Guwahati,
Diphu : A small sleepy village even a decade back, Diphu, the present headquarters of Karbi Anglong as well as of its District Council, has now developed into a busy town. Several educational institution have come up in the town in recent times and small industries including a plywood factory have enhanced its importance as an industrial centre too. Motorable roads connect the town with important places in the plains. It is situated at a distance of 270 km from Guwahati by road.
Dirgheswari Temple : Located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra, North Guwahati, and linked by a motorable road, this shrine is considered as one of the supreme Devi Tirthas of the State. Isolated and lying at the foot of a range of hills, it has several rock cut images which can be traced back to 11th-12th century AD. This is one of the few temples where buffalo sacrifice is done annually during Durga Puja.
District Museum, Jorhat : This mini museum comprises the metal icons and stone sculpture; coins; manuscripts of saanchi bark and hand made paper; weapons of Ahom period; garments etc. Jorhat District Museum has some rare collection of Hari-Hara stone sculpture depicting with a valuable inscription.
Doboka: In Hojai district, a place of historical impor-tance. Hindu relics of ancient times still exist there. The area around Doboka is considered to be the Dobok kingdom as inscribed in the Allahabad inscription of Samudragupta.
Dry Fish Market, Jagiroad: Asia’s largest dry fish market is situated at Jagiroad in Marigaon district. Consignments of sea and fresh water dry fish from every corner of the country, particularly from Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar come to this market. Some amount of dry fish is also locally produced. The dry fish is mainly supplied to the hill states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Some portion of dry fish also find its way to South Asian countries and also to Singapore and Malaysia.
Duliajan: An important oil town of Dibrugarh district. Oil India’s eastern headquarter is located here.
Fakiragram: Situated between Sapatgram and Kokrajhar. It is an important railway station and a business centre and its proximity to several reserved forests makes the place the biggest timber depot in Assam.
Gargaon Palace : Gargaon, the principal town of Ahoms built by the king Suklenmung in 1540, lies 13 km east of Sivasagar town. At one time, it was the principal Gargaon Palace capital of the Ahom kings. The palace, known as Kareng is a seven-storied brick building and was built in 1762 by king Rajeswar Singha.
Karimganj : District headquarter of Karimganj district, situated on the southern bank of the river Kushiara and at 49 kms west of Silchar and 340 km of Guwahati. Karimganj is an important town and serves as a supply base of essential commodities for the nieghbouring State of Tripura,
Kokrajhar: District headquarter of Kokrajhar district Kokrajhar has a flourishing railway station and is wellconnected by roads too. Kokrajhar is a prominent centre of timber business.
Kulsi : Kulsi, near Chaygaon, is famous for gangetic dolphin. A beautiful picnic spot, Kulsi is situated at a distance of about 55 km from Guwahati.
Laisong: It is the longest Zeme Naga village cultural center. It is situated 110 km from Haflong. The biggest traditional dormitory (Hang Seuki) is situated here. Preservation of culture and tradition is the sole objective of the dormitory.
Lumding: An important railway junction and also impor- tant trade centre Hojai district. Various small scale industries including candle works and trunk factories are located at Lumding.
Madan Kamdey: Situated 35 km from Guwahati, and 3 km from Baihata Chariali on National Highway 52, Madan Kamdev is an archaeological site and a picnic spot where erotic sculpture are found.It is often referred to as the miniature Khajoraho of Assam. There is a museum near Madan Kamdev.
Mahabhairab Temple : Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this ancient temple in Tezpur is regarded as one the oldest Shiva shrine of the country. The ancient Mahabhairab Temple is located in Tezpur. This temple is believed to have been established by king Bana with a Shiva lingam in the pre- historical times. This Shiva temple was originally built of stone but the present one was During the Ahom ru Tungkhungiya dynasty to the Temple and puja after the temple. The n the hands of a Bortha the Government throu the District Deputy Co in the temple with big country visit it.
Joysagar Tank and Temples: The 318 acre watery expanse of Joysagar, 5 km off the Sivasagar town, is the country’s biggest tank and it enlivens the noble sacrifice Joydoul of Sati Joymati for saving her husband from the royal wrath. The tank was built by king Rudra Singha in memory of his mother Joymati in 1697. On its banks 3 temples were built in 1698 by the same monarch. These are the Joydoul (Vishnu Temple), the Sivadoul and the Devidoul which highly revered.
Kamakhya Temple: The Kamakhya Temple, located on the Nilachal Hill on the south bank of the Brahmaputra and is about 5 km from Guwahati is considered to be one of the famous Peethasthana (sacred places) of India. Kamakhya is one of fiftyone peeth’s where limbs of Sati fell her as her husband Shiva carried her dead body hither and thither in great sorrow. Mythology would have us believe that the uterus of Sati, t hillock when Lor Sati on the shou discus. It is as different other temple here ha worshipped he on a block of s Ambubashi fes there is great re country. uterus of Sati, the consort of Lord Shiva fell on top of this hillock when Lord Vishnu cut off the self-immolated body of Sati on the shoulder of the inconsolable Lord Shiva with his discus. It is as such known as Yoni Peeth. Unlike the different other Devi temples in different parts of India, the temple here has no image of the goddess. The goddess worshipped here is a Yoni (genital organ) circle sculptured on a block of stone in a cave within the temple. During the Ambubashi festival, which is during the monsoon months, there is great rush of pilgrims to Kamakhya from all over the country. The temple is famous as the centre of Shakti- worship. A motorable road winds its way up the hill to the temple. From the top of the hill, a panoramic view of Guwahati and the Brahmaputra can be witnessed.
Kamakhya Temple, Silghat: Another Kamakhya Temple is situated at Silghat on the bank of the river Brahmaputra. A rush of devotees throngs the temple during the Ashokastami Mela.
Kampur: An important trade centre. Located at about 23 km south of Nagaon. There is a Sugar Mill at Kampur.
Kareng Ghar & Talatal Ghar: A seven storied place having three storeys underground – known as Talatal Ghar and the upper storeys known as Kareng Ghar built by King Rudra Singha is only 4 km from Sivasagar town. There were Dikhow river and Gargaon Palace which were later blocked by the East India Company.
• Karimganj : District headquarter of Karimganj district, situated on the southern bank of the river Kushiara and at 49 kms west of Silchar and 340 km of Guwahati. Karimganj is an important town and serves as a supply base of essential commodities for the nieghbouring State of Tripura
Kokrajhar: District headquarter of Kokrajhar district Kokrajhar has a flourishing railway station and is wellconnected by roads too. Kokrajhar is a prominent centre of timber business.
Kulsi : Kulsi, near Chaygaon, is famous for gangetic dolphin. A beautiful picnic spot, Kulsi is situated at a distance of about 55 km from Guwahati.of about 55 km from Guwahati.
Laisong: It is the longest Zeme Naga village cultural center. It is situated 110 km from Haflong. The biggest traditional dormitory (Hang Seuki) is situated here. Preservation of culture and tradition is the sole objective of the dormitory.
Lumding: An important railway junction and also impor- tant trade centre Hojai district. Various small scale industries including candle works and trunk factories are located at Lumding.
Madan Kamdey: Situated 35 km from Guwahati, and 3 km from Baihata Chariali on National Highway 52, Madan Kamdev is an archaeological site and a picnic spot where erotic sculpture are found.It is often referred to as the miniature Khajoraho of Assam. There is a museum near Madan Kamdev.
Mahabhairab Temple : Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this ancient temple in Tezpur is regarded as one the oldest Shiva shrine of the country. The ancient Mahabhairab Temple is located in Tezpur. This temple is believed to have been established by king Bana with a Shiva lingam in the pre- historical times. This Shiva temple was originally built of stone but the present one was renovated and built with concrete During the Ahom rule, the kings especially of the -Tungkhungiya dynasty donated large area of Devottar land to the Temple and pujaris and Paiks were appointed to look after the temple. The responsibility of management was in the hands of a Borthakur. The temple is now managed by the Government through a managing committee headed by the District Deputy Commissioner. Shivaratri is celebrated in the temple with big festivity and people from all over the country visit it.
Maibang: A place of historical importance in Dima Hasao. It was the last capital of the Kachari Kingdom. Some ruins relating to the ancient place of Kachari Kings are still lying in obscurity at Maibang. Two inscribed stones and the rock-cut temple can still be seen here clearly. Located on the bank of the river Mahur and 47 km from Haflong, Maibang is the sub- divisional town of Dima Hasao district.
Majuli: Situated in the midst of river Brahmaputra, Majuli is one of the world’s largest river island with an area of about 929 sq km. Majuli is a place of great interest for the Assamese Vaishnavites because of the location there of several Satras which besides being religious monasteries are also the strongholds of important elements of Assamese art and culture. The major Satras like Kamalabari, Dakhinpat, Garamurh, Auniati, Bengenaati, Samaguri all are situated in Majuli. In Majuli, there were 65 Satras growing up for propagation of ethics and socio- cultural ideals. But at present there are only 22 satras in Majuli. The other had to be shifted to other safer places due to devastation of flood and erosion. On, 27 June, 2016 Majuli declared as a district of Assam.
Malini Than: It is a place of worship of the Goddess Malini from ancient times. Lots of historical monuments have also been excavated from the spot. It is 42 km away from Dhemaji see also Dhemaji district.
Mangaldoi : The district headquarter of Darrang district, Mangaldoi is traditionally associated with a Darranga bride of Ahom king Pratap Singha. Besides a number of educational institutions, Mangaldoi is the seat of several Central and State government offices.
Marigaon: The district headquarter of Marigaon district, Marigaon is an agricultural area mostly inhabited by backward people. The place is gradually developing into a full-fledged town with modern amenities.
Nag-Sankar Devalaya: It is situated towards east of Tezpur in a place called Jamuguri. This Devalaya is said to be built by King Narasankar of Nagakha in the 4 century with Pratapgarh as its capital. This is a renowned place of pilgrimage. The temple has a pond nearby where thousands of the rare varity gangetic soft-shell turtle are found. Some of the turtles are hundreds of years old.
.Nalbari: The district headquarter of Nalbari district. Nalbari has been famous as a seat of Sanskrit learning from the ancient times. It was described as the Navadwip of Assam in the past. The Sanskrit College of Nalbari and the numerous Tols (Sanskrit-teaching school) spread in and around Nalbari is a testimony of this legacy even today. The town itself has got a number of colleges and educational institutions. There is a synthetic spinning mill at Nathkuchi near Tihu.
Namdang Stone Bridge: The bridge, cut out from a single solid rock over the Namdang river 12 km from Sivasagar was constructed by workman brought from Bengal during the reign of King Rudra Singha in 1703. It runs over the Namdang river, a tributary of the Dikhou river. The bridge is about 70 m (232 ft) long, about 6 m (21 ft) wide and 1.7 m high (5.57 ft). The present National Highway 37 is passing over the bridge.
Namrup : An industrial town of Dibrugarh district. The country’s first fertilizer factory to use natural gas as raw material for synthetic gas production is located at Namrup. Establishment of a thermal power plant has further enhanced its importance.
Namrup. Establishment of a thermal power plant has further enhanced its importance.
Navagraha: It is a temple of nine planets and is situated in the east of Guwahati on the top of Chitrasal hill. In ancient times, it was said to have been a great centre of study of astronomy and astro-logy. This is also one of the reasons Navagraha Templewhy Guwahati is referred to as the Pragjyotishpura or the city of Eastern Astrology.
uguri Hill: Ouguri Hill provides breathtaking view of the mighty Brahmaputra and Tezpur town. There are huge rocks on the top of the hill which add to the beauty of the hill. On the top of the hill, there a giant statue of Kanaklata, a legendary martyr of the Quit India Movement.
Pananimoor :120 km away from Haflong lies Panimoor. The Kopili river turns into a waterfall rolling over the rocks of Panimoor. The Dimasa people consider the place as holy and on every Magh Purnima, they take a holy bath at the falls
Pathsala : A flourishing town and is a cultural centre of Assam. Pathsala has played a pioneering role in popularising mobile theatre movement of Assam.
Pir Majhar: The Majhar (tomb) of Hazarat Sayed Abul Kasem Kharasani, situated at the heart of Goalpara town, is a place much revered by the people of all religious faiths. The Muslim grave-yard grew around the Majhar. It being situated by the side of the main road of the town, there would be few to pass through without saluting the Holy soul.
• Poa-Mecca: Poa-Mecca is a place of pilgrimage for the Muslims and is located at Hajo, a small town near Guwahati. There is tomb of Pir Giasuddin Aulia and is held that it has one-fourth sagacityof Mecca and so it known as Poa- Mecca. It is believed that by offering prayer a faithful gains one-fourth (poa) spiritual enlightenment of what could be gained Mecca and so is known as Poa- Poa-Mecca, Hajo Mecca.
Raha: Situated at about 22 km west of Nagaon, Raha was days. The place is an important trade centre for agricultural produce such as paddy, jute and mustard. A Fishery Training College is located at Raha.
Rangia: A big railway junction and the sub-divisional town of Kamrup district. An Arabic college is located here. It is a centre of Islamic education and culture. Rangia serves also as a gateway to eastern Bhutan.
Regional Science Centre: The first Science Centre (popularly known as Science Museum) in the entire north-east located at Khanapara, Guwahati, this centre of Science provides a plateform for all to learn Science through Fun and Enjoyment. Many exhibits and models depicting various natural phenomenon and modern technological advancement.
Rock Cut Caves, Jogighopa : About 30 km south of Bongaigaon, is a testimony to the architectural excellence of the people of Assam in the ancient period. There are five caves on the banks of Brahmaputra river dating back to the Salasthambha period. The best preserved cave measured 2.60 m breadth, 1.90 m height and 1.8 m in depth.
Sadiya: Sub-divisional headquarter of Tinsukia district ascribed to the epic days enliven the love episode of as Kundilnagar in the epic era and some interesting remains Rukmini, the princess of Kundil and Lord Krishna. Places of rare scenic beauty abound in Sadiya area along the banks of the rivers Debang, Lohit, Balijan, Kundil, Deopani.
• Saraighat War Memorial Park: This park is at Agyathuri on the northern bank of river Brahmaputra near Guwahati The park has been constructed for preservation and promotion of the memories associated with the Battle of Saraighat which took place in the year 1671between the Ahoms and Mughals under the command of the great Ahom General Lachit Barphukan.
Sarthebari : In Barpeta district. The nerve centre of production of bell-metal utensils and brassware. It is about 75 km from Guwahati.
Semkhor: Semkhor is the combination of two words: Sem and Dikhor. Sem means ‘salt’ and Dikhor mean’s ‘well’ in Dimasa language. So literally it means a ‘salt-well’. During the reign of Dimasa king, salt was drawn and dried in pans and supplied to the capital. People living along the Dilen river are known as Semsa. The people still collect saline water from the two wells for their daily consumption. Semkhor is considered to the biggest village of Dima Hasao district. It is only 29 km from Maibong.
Shilpagram: Situated adjacent to Srimanta Shankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati, this is the one and only Crafts Village of the North-East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC).It had made landmark in the promotion of the varied arts and cultures of the people of the North-East. It also hold regular cultural events throughout the year in its open air stage and auditorium.
Sipajhar: A densely populated village about 15 km west of Mangaldoi town. Sipajhar was once noted for the lac and endi, pat and muga rearing. One khadi and endi production centre is functioning here under the Khadi and Village Industries Board, Assam.
Silghat: A vital river port. Situated at a road distance of 53 km from Nagaon. Besides being the place of the Assam Co- operative Jute Mill, Silghat also has several temples of enthrall visitors. A big Asokastami Mela around a Durga temple atop Samantagiri hillock draws big crowds from everywhere. The 3.05 km long Kalia Bhomora Bridge over the Brahmaputra connects Silghat with the north bank at Tezpur.
Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra : Srimanta Shankardeva Kalakshetra is an Assamese cultural museum children’s park. It is named after the great Vaishnavite reformer at Panjabari, Guwahati. It includes an art gallery and a of Assam, Shankardeva. Srimanta Shankardeva is respected in the state of Assam for integrating the people of the region. The Shankardeva Kalakshetra commemorates the contribution of the saint to the society of Assam. In addition to being North-East India’s largest cultural congregation, the Kalakshetra is also a major tourist spot in Guwahati, where the splendour of Assamese culture and traditions have been beautifully andartisticallymonumented. Built in the 1990s, the artistic excellence of Assam and rest of the north eastern region is displayed here. There are eateries, places of worship, emporiums and open air theatres within the sprawling Kalakshetra premises. The Shankardeva Kalakshetra is an exponent of the culture and art of the state of Assam. The Kalakshetra is a complex that displays the art of the State and also has the theater that hosts several cultural functions. The Shankardeva Kalakshetra hosts several cultural programs in its compound. The different sections of the art complex are an exposition of Assamese art and culture.
• Tinsukia : Tinsukia is 490 km towards east of Guwahati and headquarter of a district of the same name was where the past Matak kings had heroically fought the Burmese hordes. It is now a railway junction and serves as a most important commercial centre of Upper Assam.
Trimurty Udyan : Situated at Tezpur this park has been named after the three jewels of Assamese culture – Rupkowar Jyoti Prasad Agarwalla, Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha and Natasurjya Phani Sarma.
