Assam is an Indian state found in the region of north-eastern parts of the country. The capital of Assam is Dispur which has its location in the municipal area of city of Guwahati. Situated in the southern direction of the eastern Himalayas, the state consists of Barak and Brahmaputra River valleys besides the North Kachar hills and Karbi Anglong encompassing the area of 30,285 square miles or 78,438 km². The state of Assam has in its surroundings, six of the Seven Sister States such as Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Tripura. Assam along with these states remain connected to the remaining parts of the country geographically through a narrow strip of land found in West Bengal and is referred as “Chicken's Neck” or Siliguri corridor.

Internationally, Assam has border sharing with Bangladesh and Bhutan and people, climate and cultures are similar to that of South-East Asia, major parts in East Policy of India’s look. Assam had become a part of the British conquest after they occupied the region in 1824-1826 in the foremost Anglo-Burmese War.

Assam has been enriched with rich culture, languages, ethnic groups, dialects spoken as well as literature. It is popular for its Assam tea along with huge and old resources of petroleum as the premier oil reserves of the country had been discovered in this state in 19th century. There is Assam silk and the rich biodiversity making Assam a more popular state. The state has saved one-horned Indian rhinoceros from extinction and also conserves tigers and innumerable bird species by facilitating them with natural habitats. It has become one of the most preferred places for wildlife tourism as Manas and Kaziranga both are World Heritage Sites. The state was also known for its forest products and the Sal trees which have depleted now. Assam has been adorned with lush greenery due to high rainfall and Brahmaputra River having its tributaries offering a great hydro-geomorphic as well as aesthetic ambience.

Fairs & Festivals in Assam

The unity in diversity of Assam can be best judged through fairs and festivals of this state. The people of Assam celebrate all festival with equal zeal....

Fairs(Ambubachi Mela, Jonbeel Mela)

Fairs of Assam are majorly linked with some religious entity. These celebrations give a positive energy to their spirit....

Festivals(Ali-Ai-Ligang, Assam Tea Festival, Baishagu or Bihu, Brahmaputra Beach Festival, Dehing Patkai Festival, Deodhani, Kaziranga Elephant Festival, Kherai, Me-Dum-Me-Phi, Rajini Gabra & Hami Gabra, Rongker)

There are several festivals celebrated in Assam. The roots of their belief are so strong that some festivals are very old but still celebrated with that enthusiasm only....