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Monday, September 12, 2011 8:37:45 AM
ASSAM
Assam is the gateway to the entire North East except Sikkim.
Assam is situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra river which is the lifeline of the people of the Assamese people.
The Assamese people have a rich cultural and tradition.
Assam was originally an independent kingdom where kings of different dynasties ruled.
The Britishers took over Assam by subterfuge. The Assamese people had a valiant role in India’s fight fr Independence.
The Assamese people have a pride of place in world history.
This is because the longest reigning dynasty of the world is from this state.
The dynasty is that of the Ahoms – a group of martial people from China – who united the other martial tribes of the NE India via diplomatic and marital strategies.
There are ancient temples, fantastic tourism destinations spots and above all the Kaziranga National Park is the only habitat in the world of the unicornis rhinoceros or the one-horned rhinoceros. There is another famous national wildlife sanctuary gifted with nature’s bounty. This is the Manas sanctuary.
Assam is also a treasure house of cultural diversity. Hajo is one of those places that symbolizes religious amity what with Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists having their pilgrimage sites there.
Poor Muslims who cannot afford to proceed to Mecca for Haj can pay their obeisance to Allah in the designated spot in Hajo. It is equivalent to going on Haj.
Bardowa in Nagaon situated in middle Assam and Barpeta in Lower Assam are the epicenters of the Sankari Hindu culture.
Assam’s main culture and festival is Bihu which is celebrated thrice a year. These are the rongali, Bhogali and the Kongali Bihu. Dance and songs are the specialties during these occasions particularly during Bhogali Bihu in January and Rongali Bihu.
Bhogali Bihu is observed to celebrate the bountiful harvest while Rongali Bihu celebrates the onset of the Assamese New Year in April. Many delicacies are prepared with a particular type of sticky rice (when soaked), seasam, and molasses. The young people seek the blessings of the elders.
A particular festival during the Bhogali Bihu is observed on the first day which is called the ‘Goru (cow) Bihu’. Since the backbone of the Assamese economy is agriculture, the people give particular importance to the mainstay of the profession, namely the ox, or the buffalo or the cow. There are typical ways in which this is done. The other Bihu is the Kongali Bihu during the fag end of October. This is the time when the people burn earthen oil lamps beside the Tulsi plant and pray for a good harvest.
There are several historical tourist destination spots. The prominent among them are those in Rongpur in Sivasagar. This place has been the capital of the Ahoms.
There are the typical middle age palaces (prashad), temples (mandir) and burial constructions (maidam) besides the ammunition houses (khar ghar) and the ponds. The architectures are typical with their arches and the monolithic designs. The largest as well as the oldest standing open air amphitheatre – Ranghar – is located here. The Talatal ghar – a palace of the Ahom royalty – has underground tunnels.
The tombs or the ‘maidams’ at Charaideo in Sivasagar district of Assam have close affinity with the pyramids of Egypt. Even the manners of entombing and embalming of the dead bodies have lots of similarities. This is despite the fact the two cultures are separated not only by geographical distances but also by heritage.
The Ahoms never dug their ponds. They had a typical religious and scientific manner of building ramparts to create the ponds. The typicality of these ponds is that they never overflow. Many such ponds are located much above the highways and the surrounding areas. Despite this, the waters of the ponds never over flow or even flow backwards when the surrounding areas are over-flooded.
The air, road, and rail networks to Assam are well connected.
There are world-class lodging facilities.
You can also avail of the varied services of the well-managed tour operators and the transport agents to visit the different places.
All in all, it will be a rewarding experience altogether.
No tourist needs permit to tour Assam.
Assam is the gateway to the entire North East except Sikkim.
Assam is situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra river which is the lifeline of the people of the Assamese people.
The Assamese people have a rich cultural and tradition.
Assam was originally an independent kingdom where kings of different dynasties ruled.
The Britishers took over Assam by subterfuge. The Assamese people had a valiant role in India’s fight fr Independence.
The Assamese people have a pride of place in world history.
This is because the longest reigning dynasty of the world is from this state.
The dynasty is that of the Ahoms – a group of martial people from China – who united the other martial tribes of the NE India via diplomatic and marital strategies.
There are ancient temples, fantastic tourism destinations spots and above all the Kaziranga National Park is the only habitat in the world of the unicornis rhinoceros or the one-horned rhinoceros. There is another famous national wildlife sanctuary gifted with nature’s bounty. This is the Manas sanctuary.
Assam is also a treasure house of cultural diversity. Hajo is one of those places that symbolizes religious amity what with Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists having their pilgrimage sites there.
Poor Muslims who cannot afford to proceed to Mecca for Haj can pay their obeisance to Allah in the designated spot in Hajo. It is equivalent to going on Haj.
Bardowa in Nagaon situated in middle Assam and Barpeta in Lower Assam are the epicenters of the Sankari Hindu culture.
Assam’s main culture and festival is Bihu which is celebrated thrice a year. These are the rongali, Bhogali and the Kongali Bihu. Dance and songs are the specialties during these occasions particularly during Bhogali Bihu in January and Rongali Bihu.
Bhogali Bihu is observed to celebrate the bountiful harvest while Rongali Bihu celebrates the onset of the Assamese New Year in April. Many delicacies are prepared with a particular type of sticky rice (when soaked), seasam, and molasses. The young people seek the blessings of the elders.
A particular festival during the Bhogali Bihu is observed on the first day which is called the ‘Goru (cow) Bihu’. Since the backbone of the Assamese economy is agriculture, the people give particular importance to the mainstay of the profession, namely the ox, or the buffalo or the cow. There are typical ways in which this is done. The other Bihu is the Kongali Bihu during the fag end of October. This is the time when the people burn earthen oil lamps beside the Tulsi plant and pray for a good harvest.
There are several historical tourist destination spots. The prominent among them are those in Rongpur in Sivasagar. This place has been the capital of the Ahoms.
There are the typical middle age palaces (prashad), temples (mandir) and burial constructions (maidam) besides the ammunition houses (khar ghar) and the ponds. The architectures are typical with their arches and the monolithic designs. The largest as well as the oldest standing open air amphitheatre – Ranghar – is located here. The Talatal ghar – a palace of the Ahom royalty – has underground tunnels.
The tombs or the ‘maidams’ at Charaideo in Sivasagar district of Assam have close affinity with the pyramids of Egypt. Even the manners of entombing and embalming of the dead bodies have lots of similarities. This is despite the fact the two cultures are separated not only by geographical distances but also by heritage.
The Ahoms never dug their ponds. They had a typical religious and scientific manner of building ramparts to create the ponds. The typicality of these ponds is that they never overflow. Many such ponds are located much above the highways and the surrounding areas. Despite this, the waters of the ponds never over flow or even flow backwards when the surrounding areas are over-flooded.
The air, road, and rail networks to Assam are well connected.
There are world-class lodging facilities.
You can also avail of the varied services of the well-managed tour operators and the transport agents to visit the different places.
All in all, it will be a rewarding experience altogether.
No tourist needs permit to tour Assam.
Monday, September 12, 2011 8:34:56 AM
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Morigaon district, Assam State of the Indian union.
The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the boundary of the two Assam districts of Kamrup and Nagaon.
The best time to visit the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is between October and April.
The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary stretches over an area of 38.8 sq km.
POBITORA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: AVIAN SHOWCASE
Bird enthusiasts from across the globe flock to the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to view the Major Wildlife Stock.
This majestic bird of the crane family has adopted the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary as its habitat.
Besides, more then 2500 species of migratory birds annually fly to the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
OTHER FLORA & FAUNA OF POBITORA
The vegetation of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary includes typical tropical trees and plants. The wide stretch of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is the home to many medicinal plants.
Tourists flock to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to see the Great Indian One Horned Rhinocerous in its natural surroundings.
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is the habitat of the wild Asiatic buffalo, different species of the cat family including the leopard and the wild bear among others.
This sanctuary is also the habitat of more than 1000 reptiles.
TRAVELLING TO POBITORA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is easily accessible from Guwahati.
Guwahati is easily accessible by road from any part of India.
The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is just a 50 km drive from Guwahati – the gateway to the North East. Road communication is the only means to proceed to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
The nearest railway station is Guwahati.
The nearest airport is the Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport at Borjhar near Guwahati. At Guwahati, you can contact any of the tour operators or you can also go for the state tourism department’s conducted tour packages.
LODGING FACILITIES
Since Guwahati is not far away, you can very well put up in may of the hotels in the city. There are economical as well as luxury hotels besides the lodges, circuit house and other boarding facilities in Guwahati.
CUISINES OF GUWAHATI
Guwahati has all types of cuisines for you. The hotels and restaurants serve continental, Chinese, Indian and the typical Assamese dishes.
There are economical as well as quite costly items. You can have your pick.
Many tourists prefer to have their lunch in the motels known as the dhabas on the highways. There are lots of such motels around the city.
In fact, Jorabat – barely 30 minutes drive from Guwahati – and Sonapur – just 30 km from Guwahati – are bustling motel sites. There are not less than 40 such dhabas in both these localities.
The typicality of the cuisines served in these motels is that they are prepared in front of you. Moreover, the customers can have their meals amidst the sylvan environ under the open sky.
In some of the dhabas, they can even choose the chicken or ducks they would like to have.
Monday, September 12, 2011 8:31:45 AM
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
State : Assam in the north eastern state of India.
Best time to Travel : November to March.
Location : Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam is about 50 km from the Guwahati, the commercial capital of Assam.
Know the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is major wildlife stock, situated in Morigaon district of Assam, the northeastern state of India. Covering an area of 38.8 Sq. km., the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is about 50 km from Guwahati, situated on the border of Nagaon and Kamrup Dist.
Pobitora is mainly famous for its great Indian one horned Rhinoceros. Besides Rhinoceros the other animals are Asiatic Buffalo, Leopard, Wild bear, civet cat etc. Assam Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to more than 2000 migratory birds and various reptiles.
Book a tour to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Journey to the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Airport : The nearest Airport to the wildlife sanctuary is Guwahati.
Railhead : Guwahati is well-connected to all the major cities of the country by rail. One can easily reach the park by bus or other vehicles from the Guwahati railhead.
Road Transport : Guwahati can be accessed by road from any part of Assam. Once in Guwahati, you can easily reach the park by any means of road transport.
Staying near the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Guwahati offers several private hotels ranging from luxury to budget-friendly ones. Fish is a major delicacy in Assam and one can savour mouthwatering curries in and around Paltan Bazar at cheap rates. There are excellent accommodation facilities in and around Guwahati in Assam.
State : Assam in the north eastern state of India.
Best time to Travel : November to March.
Location : Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam is about 50 km from the Guwahati, the commercial capital of Assam.
Know the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is major wildlife stock, situated in Morigaon district of Assam, the northeastern state of India. Covering an area of 38.8 Sq. km., the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is about 50 km from Guwahati, situated on the border of Nagaon and Kamrup Dist.
Pobitora is mainly famous for its great Indian one horned Rhinoceros. Besides Rhinoceros the other animals are Asiatic Buffalo, Leopard, Wild bear, civet cat etc. Assam Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to more than 2000 migratory birds and various reptiles.
Book a tour to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Journey to the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Airport : The nearest Airport to the wildlife sanctuary is Guwahati.
Railhead : Guwahati is well-connected to all the major cities of the country by rail. One can easily reach the park by bus or other vehicles from the Guwahati railhead.
Road Transport : Guwahati can be accessed by road from any part of Assam. Once in Guwahati, you can easily reach the park by any means of road transport.
Staying near the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Guwahati offers several private hotels ranging from luxury to budget-friendly ones. Fish is a major delicacy in Assam and one can savour mouthwatering curries in and around Paltan Bazar at cheap rates. There are excellent accommodation facilities in and around Guwahati in Assam.
Monday, September 12, 2011 8:25:23 AM
Lifeline of North East India
Guwahati is the most important city for North East India. It is virtually a gateway to entire north eastern part of India.. Earlier known as Pragjyotishpur, Guwahati is situated on the banks of magnificent River Brahmaputra at an altitude of 55 meters above sea level. The legend behind the beauty of Guwahati is that it is the birthplace of Lord Kamrup, the God of Love. Not only is Guwahati an important commercial center, it holds some of the most renowned pilgrim places like Kamakhya Temple and is close to the pride of Assam, Kaziranga National Park which is just around 200 Km from here.
The climate of Guwahati remains pleasnt through out the year with temperatures ranging from 25 C - 35 C in summers and 10 C - 20 C in winters. The best time to visit Guwahati is between October and April.
Monday, September 12, 2011 8:20:52 AM
The Start of Tea
People of Bodo Tribe are known to have brought tea into Assam. But they produced for themselves and hardly took it outside Assam. The plant was then discovered by Robert Bruce in 1823. After his death, his brother sent the seeds to British Government in Calcutta. They learned the method of tea production from china and employed it in Assam. They brought many workers from Bihar and Orissa who permanently settled here and came to be known as Assamese. For better results, local variety was crossed with Chinese tea plant to give rise to the present Assam tea.
People of Bodo Tribe are known to have brought tea into Assam. But they produced for themselves and hardly took it outside Assam. The plant was then discovered by Robert Bruce in 1823. After his death, his brother sent the seeds to British Government in Calcutta. They learned the method of tea production from china and employed it in Assam. They brought many workers from Bihar and Orissa who permanently settled here and came to be known as Assamese. For better results, local variety was crossed with Chinese tea plant to give rise to the present Assam tea.
Monday, September 12, 2011 8:18:22 AM
Tea Gardens of ASSAM
Forest have been cleared to give way for some breathtaking tea gardens to come up. There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam that cover thousands of acres of land. For their scenic beauty, calm and peaceful environment, tea gardens have become a great tourist attaction in Assam. While exploring Assam, many times you will cross though tea gardens sprawling for miles on both sides of the road. You can stop at one of these places and get a glimpse of life in tea gardens. You will see workers watering the plant s and picking tea leaves from them. Workers picking leaves, have a huge basket on their back, in which they put all the leaves collected.
Walking through the tea gardens is really an experience one must have when traveling to Assam.
Forest have been cleared to give way for some breathtaking tea gardens to come up. There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam that cover thousands of acres of land. For their scenic beauty, calm and peaceful environment, tea gardens have become a great tourist attaction in Assam. While exploring Assam, many times you will cross though tea gardens sprawling for miles on both sides of the road. You can stop at one of these places and get a glimpse of life in tea gardens. You will see workers watering the plant s and picking tea leaves from them. Workers picking leaves, have a huge basket on their back, in which they put all the leaves collected.
Walking through the tea gardens is really an experience one must have when traveling to Assam.
Thursday, September 8, 2011 2:02:17 PM
Dildaara is the next song to go online ‘legally’, says Shahrukh Khan. In a special video, Shahrukh gets chatty about Dildaara. The song is actually based on a romantic classic number Stand By Me by Ben E King. Shahrukh has bought the rights to use the song in his film, and he thinks it’s the best song in the ‘Ra.One’ album with a touch of sufi music.
The star who plays a superhero in the film, also says that the song ‘Dildaara Dildaara Rati Bhar Ka Jag Sara’ is the essence of ‘Ra.One’. Why? You will get to know after watching this video. Get ready for Dildaara:
The star who plays a superhero in the film, also says that the song ‘Dildaara Dildaara Rati Bhar Ka Jag Sara’ is the essence of ‘Ra.One’. Why? You will get to know after watching this video. Get ready for Dildaara:
