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Sprawled along the length of the Brahmaputra valley, Assam remains one of the most beautiful Northeast States. Experience its untouched natural beauty, exotic dance forms, emerald tea plantations and lip smacking cuisine.
Assam is the eastern most sentinel of India endowed with enchanting and picturesque natural beauty. The State is adorned with beautiful lush covers of greenery, a chain of hills and rivers mainly the Brahmaputra and the Barak. It has been the living place of various races, tribes and ethnic groups since time immemorial. The dynamics of synthesis and assimilation of the races make Assam glorified and rich.
There are several opinions to the origin of the name “Assam”. In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names ‘Pragjyotisha’ and ‘Kamrupa’ were used as designation for ancient Assam. Its antiquity can be established from the fact that it has been mentioned in the two great epics- The Mahabharata and the Ramayana and also in the Puranas. Regarding the name ‘Prajyotisha’ or ‘Pragjyotishpura’, Gait (1992, reprint) writes that Prag means ‘former’ or ‘eastern’ and Jyotisha ‘a star’, astrology, shining. Pragjyotishpur may, therefore, be taken to mean the ‘City of Eastern Astrology’.
References of Kamarupa are found in literature as well as in many epigraphs. The mythology regarding the origin of the name Kamarupa tells us the story of Sati who died due to the discourtesy shown to her husband by her father Daksha. Overcame by grief, Shiva carried her dead body and wandered throughout the world. In order to put a stop to this, Vishnu used his discus to cut the body into pieces, which then fell into different places.
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"Experience the art of Assam tea picking firsthand. Amidst the rolling hills, pluck the finest tea leaves, engaging in a centuries-old tradition that brings the world its cherished Assam brew."

"Assam's Pride: Encounter the majestic one-horned rhinos in their natural habitat. Join us for an unforgettable wildlife experience in the heart of India's enchanting Assam."

"Immerse yourself in the world of Assam tea gardens. Experience the lush greenery, the aroma of freshly brewed tea, and the rich history of one of India's finest tea-producing regions."

"Experience the art of Assam tea picking firsthand. Amidst the rolling hills, pluck the finest tea leaves, engaging in a centuries-old tradition that brings the world its cherished Assam brew."