Adventure & Wildlife Magazine - Vol 1|Issue 5-6| Nov 16 - Jan 17 Vol 2 | Issue 1 | Mar - May 2017 | Page 50

ADVENTURE & WILDLIFE
Awesome Assam
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ssam… Lush green Tea estates, Kaziranga, Rhino,
Brahmaputra and the vivid colors of traditional
dresses of the land…smiling faces, bright in the sunshine.
These are the first images that one can picture when
someone says Assam. have been designated World Heritage site by UNESCO
in 1985, 20 wildlife sanctuaries & numerous reserve
forests.
Assam is well known for its Tea & Silk. The first oil well in
Asia was drilled here. Assam is a state of enviable natural
beauty in terms of mystical charm and varied species of
flora and fauna. The charm, the precious natural wealth
and the hospitable people hold visitors spellbound and
make Assam a much cherished tourist destination in the
country. The rugged and pristine landscape of Assam
makes it a hub for adventure tourism too. The state has conserved the one-horned Indian
rhinoceros from near extinction, along with the wild
water buffalo, pygmy hog, tiger and various species of
Asiatic birds. It provides one of the last wild habitats for
the Asian elephant.
Assam receives more rainfall compared to most parts
of India. This rain feeds the Brahmaputra River, whose
The land of the mystical forests, The largest of the seven tributaries and oxbow lakes provide the region with
sisters…Assam has much, much more to offer… Assam is many perennial water bodies that are a hotspot for
virtually a buffet catering to vivid tastes of the modern wildlife enthusiasts offering a plethora of species on
display.
day tourist…
Almost every Wildlife enthusiast worth his salt has
heard of Kaziranga, but Assam has much more to offer.
Assam has as many as five national parks, two of which
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Assam - pristine, mystical, beautiful, vibrant and vivid…
all these words would be insufficient to convey the rich
natural heritage and the biodiversity the state has to
offer… Come let us explore the state of Awesome
Assam…
Vol 2|Issue 1|Mar - May 2017