The Assam government is planning to promote ‘Monsoon Tourism’ to woo tourists from across the country, in a move expected to give some impetus to the state’s tourism sector hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The trip can be a quick relief for many in the north of India, suffering from the extreme heat. Assam […]
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Assam’s tourism industry fears massive jobs losses, without urgent financial assistance
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Jun
Jun
Assam’s travel and tourism sector had to initially grapple with curfew and violence during the anti-CAA protests in December. And now the coronavirus pandemic has given it another body blow. Tourism in Assam has been battered so much this season (October to April) that those depending on it now fear massive jobs losses in the […]
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3rd edition of Dwijing Festival of Assam will start from Dec 27
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Dec
Dec
The 3rd Edition of the Dwijing Festival will be held from December 27, 2018, and continue till January 7, 2019. It was officially announced on 19th December 2018, in a press conference held at Novotel, Guwahati. Minister of Tourism, Chandan Brahma and Chairman, ATDC, Jayanta Malla Baruah etc., have taken part in the press meet. […]
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7th edition of Bhairabkunda festival to be held from January 8, 2019
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Dec
Dec
The seventh edition of Bhairabkunda festival will be held with a five-day spectacular event from January 8, 2019 at Bhairabkunda, a picturesque tri-junction located in the Himalayan foothills of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan. It is also known for the Shiva temple, where thousands of pilgrims visit for prayers and poojas. The picturesque location is […]
10
Dec
Dec
The latest advertisement of Assam Tourism featuring Priyanka Chopra has been getting wide acceptance from spectators. The ad film was produced by the YAAP-Crayons Advertising collaborative team. The ad film released last year has received a good response and this year, the film was shot in different locations of Assam. The film shows Priyanka experiencing […]
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Nov
Nov
Assam government envisages 24×7 power supply to seven tourist spots in the State and sanctioned a sum of Rs 30 crore for the project. However, due to non-release of funds the scheme is yet to be started. Under the project the State Power Department was to ensure incessant power supply to tourist hotspots, such as […]
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Nov
Nov
Assam state government has announced construction of a bridge at Samarjan over Demow River in Thowra Legislative Assembly Constituency to boost tourism in Sivasagar. The bridge is expected to be completed in the current fiscal year with an estimated cost of Rs 7 crore. Sivasagar Tourism Department has initiated the formal foundation stone-laying function in […]
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Oct
Oct
The state of Assam should create an ambiance for night life and hospitality for the tourists, says Rajya Sabha MP Biswajit Daimary. He was speaking at the function organized for the launch of an aggressive campaign through static advertisements, mobile app, website, radio jingle and TV commercials on Monday. Other than radio jingle, all the […]
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Oct
Oct
Renowned tourism destination and World Heritage Site of Assam, Manas National Park, was opened for tourists on Wednesday, 10th October 2018. The national park was inaugurated by Kampa Borgoyari , Deputy Chief of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). A huge gathering was present on the occasion. To the amusement of the visitors traditional art forms like […]
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Aug
Aug
A unique tea lounge is coming up at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) soon. The tea lounge will have a tea restaurant which will offer teas like CTC, orthodox, second flush and specialty teas and various others. The lounge will be called ‘Chai Bar’. The plan to open a tea lounge was considered seven […]
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May
May
ലോകത്തിലെ എറ്റവും വലിയ നദീ ദ്വീപാണ് അസമിലെ മാജുളി. ബ്രഹ്മപുത്ര നദി കരകവിഞ്ഞൊഴുകുമ്പോള്‍ മാജുളില്‍ വെള്ളപ്പൊക്കവും മണ്ണിടിച്ചിലും ഉണ്ടാവാറുണ്ട്. ലക്ഷ്വറി ബോട്ടില്‍ ഈ ദ്വീപിലേക്ക് പോകാം. എന്നാല്‍ ഇവിടുത്തെ പ്രാദേശിക ജീവിതങ്ങളെ കുറിച്ച് മനസിലാക്കണമെങ്കില്‍ നിങ്ങള്‍ സാധാരണ മോട്ടര്‍ ബോട്ടില്‍ ഈ ദ്വീപിലേക്ക് പോകുന്നതായിരിക്കും അനുയോജ്യം. ഈ ബോട്ടില്‍ കാര്‍, ബൈക്ക് തുടങ്ങിയവ കൊണ്ടുപോകാം. ആദ്യമായി ഇതില്‍ പോകുന്നവര്‍ക്ക് ഭയമുണ്ടാകാന്‍ ഇടയുണ്ട്. എന്നാല്‍ സ്ഥിരമായി യാത്ര ചെയ്യുന്നവര്‍ക്ക് ഇത് ഒരു പൊതുഗതാഗതം മാത്രമായിരിക്കും. ചിലര്‍ ഈ സമയത്ത് […]
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Apr
Apr
Assam’s tourism revenue has almost doubled in 2017-18, when compared to the earnings in 2016-17. The profit (before tax) of the corporation has almost doubled from Rs 2.24 crore in 2016-17 to Rs 4.22 crore in 2017-18. “The inflow of domestic and foreign tourists has gone up noticeably and the occupancy of hotels, even in the off-season, […]
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Apr
Apr
The Assam Tourism ad featuring the state’s brand ambassador Priyanka Chopra, has been nominated for an award which is considered to be the ‘Oscar for Ad Films’. The state’s rich culture is beautifully captured in this 3.30-minute long video. The ad film features the traditional masked dancers of Majuli and the cymbal-clanging Bhortal dancers from Barpeta and […]