"The Brahmaputra, one-horned rhinos and tea"
Overview
Assam sits along the Brahmaputra, the widest river in India, and is the usual entry point to the North East — Guwahati has the region's busiest airport. Kaziranga National Park, four hours east, holds roughly two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos and is the main reason most itineraries come here. The Kamakhya temple above Guwahati is one of the most visited Shakti shrines in the country. The park closes through the monsoon.
Ready to go packages
Where to go
Guwahati
Assam's largest city and the gateway to the whole North East, spread along the Brahmaputra. The Kamakhya temple sits on Nilachal Hill above it; river cruises run from the Panbazar ghats at sunset.
Kaziranga
A UNESCO-listed floodplain park on the south bank of the Brahmaputra, holding roughly two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos along with elephant, wild buffalo and swamp deer. Jeep safaris run in fixed ranges on morning and afternoon slots.
Must-see experiences
Brahmaputra Riverfront
Landscaped riverfront park on the south bank at Panbazar, opened in 2024, with stepped seating, viewing decks and a sunset point.
Kamakhya Temple
Shakti Peetha temple on Nilachal Hill in western Guwahati, the centre of Tantric Shakta worship in India.
Kaziranga National Park Jeep Safari
Shared or private jeep safari through Kaziranga's grassland ranges, home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros.
Weather & best time to visit
Seasons at a glance
Winter
November–February
Dry, mild and the only reliable window for Kaziranga. Grass is short after the floods recede, which is when rhino and elephant sightings are at their best.
Spring
March–April
Warm and still dry. The tea gardens flush with new growth and Bihu, the Assamese new year, falls in mid-April.
Monsoon
May–September
Heavy rain and Brahmaputra flooding. Kaziranga closes for the season, usually from mid-May until mid-October, and the animals move to higher ground.
Autumn
October
The rain eases and the park reopens, though the exact date shifts each year with the water levels. Grass is still tall, so sightings improve as the month goes on.
Festivals & events
Ready to go to Assam?
From ₹42,000 · 5–11 nights · Fully curated by a real expert
