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the Brahmaputra and it's tributaries
flow through the state offering a wide
network of rivers for various water
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Angling
The river Jia Bhoroli, Kapili and Manas are the best places for angling. The
Jia Bhoroli river is home to the fierce game fish, the Golden Mahseer, or tiger
of the Himalayan rivers.
An annual Angling competition
is regularly held at Jia Bhoroli
where a number of anglers both
from outside the state as well
as abroad participate every year.
Angling is so popular a sport here
that there is an organised body
by the name 'Assam Bhoroli Anglers
Association' which organises this
sport in the month of November
every year in collaboration with
the State Forest Department. Eco
Camp situated at the fringes of
the Nameri National Park is an
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River Cruise
The turbulent rivers, the mystic blue hills, the savage terrains and serene countryside
beckon the adventurers to Assam. Challenge the Brahmaputra, one of the four
largest rivers in the world and cruise down the mystic river from Ninging to
Dhubri. |
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Boat Racing
Boat racing is a very popular sport of the state. People very often organise
boat racing during festive occasions at places like Hajo, Saulkuchi, Barpeta,
Guwahati etc. The involvement of the masses in this sport can be compared with
the snake-boat racing in Kerala. |
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River Rafting
The mighty river Brahmaputra and its turbulent tributaries like Manas, Jia Bhoroli
and Kapili offer immense scope for River Rafting. The fiery rapids in these
rivers fuel the spirit of adventure in you. |
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Golf
Most of the tea gardens of Assam have golf courses attached to them. All of them
are 9 hole golf courses except for Digboi which is an eighteen hole course.A
stay in the tea garden, playing golf and driving through tea country is an
unforgettable experience. |
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Mountaineering & Trekking
Assam's topography makes her an ideal destination for trekkers, mountaineers
and rock climbers. The hills, in particular, the North Cachar Hills and Karbi
Hills are ready to receive tourists for trekking and mountaineering.There
is a recognized trekking route in both the districts.There is also a rock
hill in Morigaon District known as "Elephant Rocks" which offer
ample scope for Rock Climbing. The Simhasana Hill of Karbi Anglong is also
famous for rock climbing. The
main city of Assam, Guwahati, is surrounded on three sides with beautiful
hills. |
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Mountain Biking
The hilly terrain offers a very good challenge to Mountains Bikers. The Assam
Tourism Department in collaboration with The Assam Tourism Development Corporation
and other adventure organizations have organized several bicycle and motorbike
rallies in and outside the state. Several foreign groups including individual
tourists have visited the state for the same. |
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Para - Sailing
A totally new sport, Para-sailing, has been introduced by Assam Tourist Development
Corporation to attract domestic and foreign tourists. The ideal place for Para-sailing
near Guwahati is North Guwahati. |
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Hang Gilding
Hang Gliding also has potential
here. The ideal place for Hang
Gliding are Kamakhya Hills and
hills around Kaziranga.
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