TOURISTS SPOTS OF ASSAM

TOPIC :      TOURISTS SPOTS OF ASSAM

ABSTRACTS : 

KanchaKanti Kali Temple : Among the many sightseeing places in Silchar is the Kancha Kanti Kali Temple which is located about a distance of 11 km away from the city. Apart from being a religious site this temple is also a historical destination. The scenic splendor of the temple and its surroundings has turned it into a favored travel destination for the tourists. It was built in the year 1806 AD by a Kachari Ruler. But later on this old temple got destructed and was later re-built in the year 1978. This temple is dedicated to Mother Goddess Kanchakanti who is said to be the combination of two powerful deities, Goddess Kali and Goddess Durga. The complexion of the deity is of pure gold and is seems as if the idol is shinning in glory. A lot of devotees reach the temple gates to seek the blessings of the almighty. It is believed that revolving round the temple taking pradakshin/circumambulation is very holy. The aroma of the incense stick and the sacred aura within the temple premises will fill your heart with spirituality. This ancient Hindu pilgrimage site is a must visit for the travelers on their trip to the city.

Maniharan tunnel : Maniharan Tunnel is located about 5 km from the Bhuvan Hill where the Bhuvan Mahadev Temple is located. This ancient tunnel finds a mention in the epic Mahabharata. Legend has it that Lord Krishna had used this tunnel.

The holy Tribeni river flows below the tunnel. Situated in the vicinity of the tunnel is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. This place is thronged by tourists from around the country and the world making it one of the must-visit places during your trip to Silchar. Every year the festivals of Holi and Shivaratri are celebrated adjacent to this tunnel bringing this place to life.

DIMA HASAO 

Jatinga, is one of the most popular bird watching center under the supervision of district forestry office in Haflong. Tourists visiting Assam, or more specifically Silchar does not miss this attraction point as it is famous for its "bird suicide" phenomenon. You would be mesmerised in this small and serene village of Jatinga, which is located about 9 kms south of the town of Haflong. This beautiful village has earned its popularity due to both its majestic views and the mysterious phenomenon of birds "committing suicide".It has been observed by the villagers that during the months of August and November, the birds of varied species die out of mysterious reasons. This occurred especially during the dark, foggy nights with no moon in the sky. The scientists deciphered this mind-boggling phenomenon when they understood that the birds, which were either native or local migrants, got hit by bamboos as they got attracted to the light of the village. Without any natural lighting which was enhanced by foggy conditions, the birds got dazed and hit the bamboo poles, which were erected by the villagers who feared that these birds who swooped in during the dark of the night were actually spirits of the dead that wished to harm them. So as to protect themselves, they tried to catch the birds with the bamboo poles which lead to the birds dying after getting hit by them. After deciphering the phenomenon the scientists and environmental activists have taken up the job of educating the villagers of what caused the birds to commit suicide and why it should not be practised. It has been observed by the villagers that during the months of August and November, the birds of varied species die out of mysterious reasons. This occurred especially during the dark, foggy nights with no moon in the sky. The scientists deciphered this mind-boggling phenomenon when they understood that the birds,which were either native or local migrants, got hit by bamboos as they got attracted to the light of the village. Without any natural lighting which was enhanced by foggy conditions, the birds got dazed and hit the bamboo poles, which were erected by the villagers who feared that these birds who swooped in during the dark of the night were actually spirits of the dead that wished to harm them. So as to protect themselves, they tried to catch the birds with the bamboo poles which lead to the birds dying after getting hit by them. After deciphering the phenomenon the scientists and environmental activists have taken up the job of educating the villagers of what caused the birds to commit suicide and why it should not be practised.Mainly, due to this curious phenomenon, travellers come in between the months of August to November, especially ornithologists and bird watchers. The village is inhabited by about2,500 Khasi-pnar tribal people and few Dimasa people.

  PHOTO GALLERY

 

KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK 

               

b) MAJULI

SATRA'S IN MAJULI : 

a) GUWAHATI

Fig : KAMAKHYA DEVI TEMPLE

Fig : UMANANDA TEMPLE 

 

Fig  :  ASSAM STATE ZOO CUM BOTANICAL GARDEN , DIPOR BEEL , MANAS NATIONAL PARK and ASSAM STATE MUSEUM

 

Fig : NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE , UGRATARA TEMPLE , MADAN KAMDEV TEMPLE and BASISTHA MUNI ASHRAM (BASISTHA TEMPLE)

 

Fig   : HAJO TEMPLE 

Fig : GUWAHATI PLANETARIUM 

b) TEZPUR

 

Fig : DAH PARVATIA , BAMUNI HILLS , NAMERI NATIONAL PARK and MAHABHAIRAV TEMPLE

c) GOALPARA

d) SIVASAGAR

Fig : CHARAIDEO, RANG GHAR, KARENG GHAR, TAI MUSEUM ,AJAN PIR DARGAH , TALATAL GHAR and BIRD WATCH TOWER.

g) JORHAT

Fig : TOCKLAI TEA RESEARCH CENTER , LACHIT BORPHUKAN MAIDAM, HOOLLONGAPAR GIBBON SANCTUARY , TEA ESTATES

Fig : DHEKIAKHUWA BORNAMGHAR and NEGHERITING SHIVA DOL

Fig : SUKAPHA SAMANNAY KSHETRA 

Fig : KAKOCHANG WATERFALL

h) SILCHAR

Fig :  KANCHAKANTI TEMPLE

Fig : MANIHARAN TUNNEL

i) DIMA HASAO

Fig : JATINGA

CONCLUSION :  Assam is the main and oldest state in the NorthEast Region of India and serves as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister States. The land of red river and blue hills, Assam comprises three main geographical areas: the Brahmaputra Valley which stretching along the length of the Brahmaputra river, the Barak Valley extending like a tail, and the intervening Karbi Plateau and North Cachar Hills. Assam shares its border with Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and West Bengal; and there are National Highways leading to their capital cities. It also shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh and is very close to Myanmar. In ancient times Assam was known as Pragjyotisha or Pragjyotishpur, and Kamrup.  It is generally believed that tourists, both native and foreign visit different places in search of specialities, which include a variety of things such as beauties of nature architecture peace of mind and fulfilment in religious places, new and different variety of food, culture  the people and uncommon adventures.

Assam is richly endowed by nature to become a spot light of tourism. but more having a good number of attractive tourist spots is not enough unless all the minimum  requirements are not readily available . The 'Copper & Lybrand in the year 1996, rightly stated that is the vast tourism, potential of North East India are fully developed within twenty years the region will receive more tourist than Singapore.

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The content of the topic : TOURISTS SPOTS OF ASSAM has been taken from the following sources :

1. Class 9 NCERT ENGLISH BOOK “Beehive" from the chapter – ‘A visit to Kaziranga and Sivasagar’ written by -  Srutimala Duara.

2. Tourists spots of Assam – Wikipedia