Offbeat Assam – 8 Unexplored Places You Must Visit

Known as ‘the land of red rivers and blue hills‘, Assam is an unexplored paradise. Bestowed with scenic hills, lush tea plantations, undulating plains, and rich cultural heritage combine the spectacular natural landscape of Assam.

Assam is not only known for its largest tea manufacturers in India, but it is also famous for its ethereal beauty.

At a time when the vacation bells are clangor, the ideal way to refresh your mind is venturing into unexplored places in Assam. 

Offbeat Assam – Unexplored Places to Visit

1. Satargaon
2. Ranikhamar
3. Sukapha Samannay Kshetra
4. Garbhanga
5. Panimur Waterfall
6. Maibang
7. Parvati Pahar
8. Bholaguri Tea Estate

Detailed guide of offbeat destinations in Assam that is a must-visit place for art lovers

1. Satargaon

Satargaon is one of the natural heritage located on the western outskirts of Guwahati. This place is best known for trekking, sightseeing, camping, etc. This wonderful destination is one hour away from Guwahati. There’s also a beautiful waterfall known as Theopani Waterfall in the remote village. If you want to experience the natural beauty, go visit this  

 2. Ranikhamar

Located in the Kamrup district, Ranikhamar is one of the 65 villages of Chayani Barduar Block. It is an amazing destination that serves as the perfect retreat for friends and family. Besides that, it is a paradise for the hikers and trekkers.

3. Sukapha Samannay Kshetra

Sukapha Samannay Kshetra was built in the memory of Sukapha, the founder of Ahom Kingdom. The grandeur architecture located at Jorhat in Assam depicts the history of Ahom Kingdom. If you are interested to know about the late medieval kingdom, you should definitely visit this place.

4. Garbhanga

Garbhanga is a small township located in Assam Meghalaya hilly train border near Guwahati. It is about 16km distance from the city of Guwahati. This region is known for its rich flora and fauna. This reserve forest comprises rare varieties of birds and butterflies. And it is the only trekking spot around Guwahati.

5. Panimur Waterfall

Panimur is situated at Haflong, the only hill station in Assam. Known as the ‘Niagara Falls of Assam’, the waterfall is formed from the Kopili River. The gushing milky white waterfall is undoubtedly an ethereal beauty. If you want a panoramic scene, you should explore this magnificent waterfall.

6. Maibang

Located in the Dima Hasao district, Maibang is a town that is 53 kilometers from Haflong. Besides its mesmerizing landscape, Maibang was once the capital of the Dimasa kingdom. It is an ideal place for river trekking, sightseeing.

7. Parvati Pahar

Parvati Pahar is located in Boko town of Assam. This beautiful spot is around 67 km from Guwahati above the hills of Boko. If you’re a sunset lover, then you should visit Parvati hills. Due to its scenic grandeur, we assure you that this place will soothe your mind and calm your soul.

8. Bholaguri Tea estate

This sprawling tea ambiance Bholaguri Tea estate is located in Sonitpur. This is known as a heritage site because the first Assamese film ‘Joymoti’ by Jyoti Prasad Agarwalla was shot in this picturesque place at the entrance of the tea estate, there’s a museum, where there are pieces of equipment used by the filmmaker. If you want to go back to the past and want to gather some knowledge of Assamese cinema, then this place is just right for you.

Now that we have already shown you some unexplored places of Assam, we assure you that these places will soothe your mind and has awaken the travel-bug in you. So pack your bags and start on this adventure to tune in with nature and disconnect from the world. After all nothing is more thrilling than the path less-travelled and these offbeat destinations to visit in Assam India promise you exactly that.