This document provides information about the Indian state of Assam. It notes that Assam contains diverse geographical regions like the Himalayas and Brahmaputra Plain. The capital city of Assam is Dispur, a suburb of Guwahati, the largest city. Traditional Assamese dress includes the Dhoti and Gamosa for men and the Mekhela Chadar for women. The cuisine is unique and centered around rice and fish since the climate allows for farming and fishing. Some important tourist attractions mentioned are the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, the Umananda Temple on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River, and the national parks of Manas and Kaziranga.

1. ASSAm(DISPUR)

2. INTRODUCTION
 Assam is a state in northeastern India known
for its wildlife, archeological sites and tea
plantations. In the west, Guwahati, Assam’s
largest city, features silk bazaars and the
hilltop KamakhyaTemple. UmanandaTemple
sits on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra
river.The state capital, Dispur, is a suburb of
Guwahati.The ancient pilgrimage site of Hajo
and Madan Kamdev, the ruins of a temple
complex, lie nearby.

3. GEOGRAPHICALINFORMATION
 A significant geographical aspect of Assam is
that it contains three of six physiographic
divisions of India -The Northern Himalayas
(Eastern Hills),The Northern Plains
(Brahmaputra plain) and Deccan Plateau
(Karbi Anglong). As the Brahmaputra flows in
Assam the climate here is cold and there is
rainfall most of the month.Geomorphic
studies conclude that the Brahmaputra, the
life-line of Assam is an antecedent river, older
than the Himalayas.

6. ASSAMTOURISMMAP

9. MenWear:
Dhoti Gamosa
Women Wear:
Mekhela Chadar
DRESSINGSTYLE

14. Assam Thali
The cuisine is very different
and tasty. Rice and fish are
the staple food and are the
main ingredients in
Assamese cuisine. Less
spicy and less oily are the
specialty.The simple
healthy food and the
cooking process that is in
sync with nature replicates
the simple lifestyle of the
inhabitants.

18. TEMPLE&MONUMENTS
Kamakhya_Guwahati Umananda_Temple-Guwahati

21. TOURISTATTRACTION
Gawhati-Manas National Park kaziranga-national-park2

24. GovernmentTourismlodges
&
Hotel

25. MANSI GHOLAP