What is Assam?

The word Assam means unique or peerless. Assam, as a destination corresponds to a world of contrasts and stimulation with each place of the state having something incredible to offer. Some people call it a magic land while others call it a green paradise. There is hardly any other state which has such great variety and color in its natural panorama and in the enlightening treasures of the people that inhabit it. The mighty Brahmaputra River that has its source in Tibet winds its majestic course through this state. This unfathomable land of blue hills and the red river is renowned for its vast stretches of lush green teagardens, rich, varied flora and fauna, not forgetting the world famous one horned rhinoceros. The human landscape too is as vibrant as her physiography. This land has been the gathering ground of diverse ethnic groups and cultural streams since time immemorial.