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