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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.

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