Kaziranga National Park
The Kaziranga National Park is home to two-thirds of the planet’s population of the one-horned rhinoceros. Apart from that, this national park is also a World Heritage Site. It’s vibrant, well preserved, sustained ecology, and a versatile biodiversity is what contribute to keeping this place on the top of the list of tourist places in Assam. Other than the one-horned Rhino, the park draws its popularity from other pleasant surprises like the Swamp Deer, Elephants, Wild Buffalos, Chinese Pangolins, Bengal Foxes, Gibbons, Civets, Sloth Bears, Leopards, and Flying Squirrels to name a few.

Manas National Park
The next on the list of Assam places to visit is the Manas National Park, which is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve, and a Biosphere Reserve all in one! Being famous for the rare golden langur and the adorable red panda, Manas is one of the best national parks in India for those who wish to witness the rare species of India’s flora. It’s one of the best tourist attractions in Assam owing to not only its rich biodiversity but also for its stunning scenery and surreal natural landscape ranging from forested hills, alluvial grasslands, and tropical evergreen forests.

Kamakhya temple
One of the 51 Shakti Peeths in India, the Kamakhya Temple carries a myth to protect devotees from evil eyes. It’s one of the most popular places to see in Assam for pilgrims and tourists alike owing to its amazing Tantric adoration. Located atop Nilachal Hills, this temple’s main deity is Lord Shiva and Daksha Yagna

Majuli Island
Majuli’s eye-warming naturescapes make it one of the top tourist places in Assam. It is the world’s largest riverine island as well as one of the most important Satras established by Sankardeva and Madhavdev. The Majuli islands are spread over an area of around 452 sq km and most of these get submerged under water during the monsoons, leaving the bigger islands like Kamalabari, Auniati, and Garamur on the surface.

Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
Located less than 20 km from Jorhat city center, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is a haven for Assam’s Hoolock Gibbon population. Surrounded by the Brahmaputra river on one side and tea gardens on all others, this wildlife sanctuary is among the best spectacles of Assam sightseeing for wildlife lovers and nature seekers. Other than over 40 species of Hoolock Gibbons, this enclosure houses Capped Langur, Stump-Tailed Macaque, Pigtail Macaque, Assamese Macaque, Rhesus Macaque, Slow Loris, Elephants, and so many more species of animals.

Kakochang Waterfalls
Cascading down furiously between the rubber and coffee plantations of Jorhat, the Kakochang Waterfalls are a magnificent wonder of nature. The main waterfall is located 13 km from the Bokakhat in Jorhat and attracts tourists in great numbers year round. Apart from providing a refreshing retreat and a great subject for shutterbugs, this waterfall gives splendid views of the ruins of Numaligarh and lush green tea plantations.

Tocklai Tea Research Centre
Established in 1911, the Tocklai Tea Research Centre is among the largest and oldest tea research stations in the world. All the scientific knowledge that the world holds about tea, has come from this center in Assam. Various researches on the extraction, cultivation, and processing of tea are conducted here day after day in order to enhance tea’s nutritional value.

Nameri National Park
Famous for its royal Bengal Tigers, Elephants, and other animals including Leopards, Gaurs, Wild Pigs, Sambars, and more, the Nameri National Park is among the most adventure-packed Assam places to visit for thrill seekers and wildlife fanatics. Apart from its fauna, Nameri also has a large population of avifauna which makes it a bird watcher’s paradise. One of the best things to do in Assam while in the Nameri Sanctuary is to embark on a dauntless safari down its lush thickets and dirt tracks.