A gateway for Northeast India, Assam is the land of beauty, nature, and culture. The state has a diverse geography, including plains, hills, and valleys. Assam is known for its beautiful villages that are worth visiting. Rich cultural heritage and varied landscapes of tea estates, forests, hills, and rivers are some of the main attractions in these villages.
Assam boasts about some of the most beautiful villages in the state in terms of their natural beauty, uniqueness, and cultural aura. When I went to Assam, I remember there was something magical in the air and everything was painted in this land of red river and blue hills.
Keep reading to know about the most beautiful and unique villages in Assam where you can experience the true beauty of Assam and its culture.
1) Sualkuchi:
Amongst the world’s largest weaving villages, Sualkuchi is a village located in the Kamrup district of Assam. It is known for its silk production and is also called the “Manchester of Assam.” The uniqueness of this village is that overall 74% of households here are in the weaving business.
Because of its long history of weaving, exquisite silk fabrics like the golden Muga, ivory-white Pat, and light beige Eri/ Endi are well-known. It also boasts about one of the most unique techniques which contribute to establishing a sustainable ecosystem the idea of Ahimsa Silk breeding, which produces silk without harming or killing the silkworms. Interesting right?
2) Majuli:
The cradle of Assamese civilization, Majuli is a river island in Assam’s Brahmaputra River, which is renowned for having some of India’s most varied wildlife. It is the largest river island in the world officially recognized by the Guinness World Records and in 2016 it became the first island in India to be designated as a district.
This region is renowned for its colourful culture, enormous variety of flora, and lush vegetation in addition to its beautiful surroundings. Majuli Island can be the best choice for your year-end expedition.
3) Ranthali:
The village of Ranthali is well-known throughout the nation for its “Assamese jewellery business.” One of the most significant aspects of Assamese culture is Assamese ornaments which are traditionally created by using pure gold.
This village is part of the Dewdhar Panchayat and is situated around 8 kilometres from Nagaon town, close to the Pakhimoria development block. It is one of the key locations in Assam where a variety of vibrant Assamese jewellery is produced. A majority of families nearly 90% are involved in the Assamese jewellery industry.
4) Hajo:
A historic settlement called Hajo can be found on the Brahmaputra River’s banks. It is well-known for its stunning temples, mosques, & Buddhist monasteries and serves as a major pilgrimage site for Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists.
This area is home to the renowned mosque Powa Mecca and the Temple Hayagriva Madhava Temple where Lord Buddha is thought to have attained Nirvana.
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5) Haflong:
Haflong in Assam is usually referred to as the “Scotland of Assam” and is one of the most stunning hill towns in the northeastern regions.
This little hamlet is one among the top destinations to visit in Assam for campers, hikers, and trekkers as well as peace seekers due to its elevation of 680 metres above sea level. More than 2 lakh different flower species may be found in Haflong, which also annually hosts migratory birds in Jatinga.
6) Sarthebari:
The village of Sarthebari is situated in the district known for its production of household brass metal, in its easternmost corner. This sector, which specialises in producing Assamese traditional goods including Sarais, Bota, Ban-Batis, Thals, and glasses, is carried out by a large number of households. These items make a special contribution to the long-standing Assamese tradition and culture.
7) Bansbari:
In the northeastern Indian state of Assam, Bansbari is a small village that borders the foothills of Bhutan and is 140 kilometres from Guwahati. It is located next to the Manas National Park, a Project Tiger reserve, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the foothills of the Himalayas. Bansbari is a favourite of ecotourists and nature lovers because of its natural beauty and abundant fauna.
8) Namphake Village:
Namphake Village is the largest Tai-Phake village in Assam. The entire population of this community follows Buddhism. The locals still adhere to the ancient traditions & dress code of the ancient Tai race and speak a dialect that is similar to that of Thailand. They are believed to be migrated to India from the Shan kingdom of Mongmao during the 18th Century.
One of Assam’s oldest and most renowned Buddhist monasteries is the Nam Phake Monastery. Due to its distinctive natural surroundings and peaceful ambiance, this monastery is considered a centre for meditation. It also serves as one of Assam’s most well-known tourist attractions.
9) Nalbari area of Lower Assam:
With a rich cultural and historical heritage, Nalbari is well-known for its stunning scenery and temples, including the Billeshwar Temple, an ancient temple with a fascinating 500-year history near Nalbari.
There is a small cluster of villages that creates a community for the making of Japi, which is a conical hat used by farmers to protect them from heat while working in open. Also, due to the presence of numerous Sanskrit educational institutes, Nalbari is well-known for its Sanskrit education & is also referred to as Nabadeep.
