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P L A C E S O F I N T E R E S T
I N A S S A M
Kaziranga National Park
Sualkuchi
Sualkuchi is the textile centre
The UNESCO World Heritage
Site of Kaziranga National Park
of Assam and a charming, rural
town by the Brahmaputra river
is known for hosting the world’s
that is known for its silk-
largest population of the Indian
One-horned Rhinoceros and the
weaving traditions.
Wild Water Buffalo. Besides
these two beasts, Kaziranga
Pobitora Wildlife
Sanctuary
has also earned the distinction
Pobitora is mainly famous for its
of having the world’s highest
density of Royal Bengal Tigers.
sizeable population of the Indian
Majuli Island
One-horned rhinoceros. Besides
rhinos, one can also find
leopards, wild boars, deer and
As one of the world’s largest
wild buffalo in this park.
rural idyll in Assam. A
Peacock Island
river islands, Majuli represents
stronghold of the peaceful
Peacock Island, one of the
religion of neo-Vaishnavism, the
elegant island satras – some for
smallest inhabited river islands in
the world, houses the beautiful
celibate monks, some for
families – showcase a unique
Umananda Temple, dedicated to
Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati.
way of life where the faithful
live simply, offering worship
The island is also home to Golden
through song and dance. Majuli
Langurs, a rare species of primate
is also home to the Mishing
found only in the forests of Assam
weaver tribes.
bordering Bhutan.