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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.

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