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Historical Places to Visit in Assam
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items Assam is filled with history and historic places. Here are some of my recommendation.
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam, famous for its one-horned rhinoceroses. The park is also home to elephants, tigers, wild water buffalo, swamp deer, and many species of birds. A beautiful destination for wildlife lovers, safari and anyone wanti...
Kaziranga National Park
It is also a UNESCO world heritage site of Assam. It is known for its rich wildlife and beautiful landscapes.
Manas National Park Images and Stock Photos
Kamakhya Temple was originally built by Narakasura and later it was rebuilt by Naranaraya (King). It was believed in Hindu mythology that God Sati's genital fell here. It is considered as very powerful.
Kamakhya Temple
Umananda temple is said to be one of the shakti peeth of Hindu mythology. It is believed that in this hill Lord Shiva burned Kamadeva into ashes with his third eye.
Umananda Temple
This is the UNESCO world heritage site. Here Ahom kings were buried in early days.
Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty
It is the largest inhabited river island in the world located upon the Brahmaputra river. It is home to wetlands, migratory birds, and scenic rural landscapes, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and photographers.
Majuli
Talatal ghar is famous historic palace located in Rangpur, Sivasagar. It was built by Swargadeo Rajeshwar Singha. It has 7-storeys. 3 below the ground and 4 above the ground. It was built in a manner in order to escape during wars.
Talatal ghar hi-res stock photography and images
Deepor Beel is a beautiful freshwater wetland located near Guwahati, Assam. It is an important habitat for many species of birds and other wildlife and is recognized as a Ramsar Site.
Deepor Beel
Rang Ghar is a historic two-storey amphitheatre in Sivasagar, Assam, built during the Ahom period. It was used by Ahom royalty to watch traditional games and cultural events. It was Asia's oldest Amphitheatre.
Ranghar
Kareng Ghar, also known as Gargaon Palace, is a historic royal palace of the Ahom Kingdom in Gargaon, near Sivasagar. It was an important royal residence and is known for its impressive Ahom-era architecture.
KARENG GHAR TENT HOUSE
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a famous wildlife destination in Morigaon district, Assam, known especially for its population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses. It also has wetlands and grasslands that attract many species of birds and other wildlife...
POBITORA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
It was believed that when lord Krishna came to kill Narakasura his horse became tired and they took rest in this temple. Ashwa means horse and klanta means tired.
Shri Shri Aswaklanta Temple
Agnigarh is located in tezpur in the hill. It is famous for the legendary love story of Usha and Anirudha from Hindu Mythology.
Agnigarh
Sri Surya Pahar is an important archaeological and religious site near Goalpara, Assam.There is also a legend that the site once contained 99,999 Shiva lingas, intended to make Surya Pahar comparable to Varanasi.
Sri Surya Pahar
Madan Kamdev is an ancient temple and archaeological site near Baihata Chariali, Assam, surrounded by beautiful green hills.
Madan Kamdev Temple | Kamrup District | Government Of Assam, India
Hayagriva Madhava Temple is a historic temple located on Monikut Hill in Hajo, Assam. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Hayagriva (horse-headed) form and is an important pilgrimage site.
Shree Shree Hayagriva Madhab Temple
Sivasagar Tank, also known as Borpukhuri, is a huge historic man-made tank in Sivasagar, Assam. It was constructed by Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha and is traditionally associated with his queen Ambika. It is surrounded by important historical monu...
Sivasagar Tank