Location :

In the North-Eastern part of India.

Capital :

Guwahati

Main language :

Ahomiya

Dialects :

Different tribal dialects originating from the parent tribe Bodo.

Area :

The total area is 78, 523 sq km.

Terrain :

Mountanous landscape, river banks and steep gorges, thick forested lands and oxbow lakes.

Climate :

Tropical rainforest monsoon climate with heavy rainfall noted during rainy season.

Other languages spoken :

Bengali.

Important tourist destinations :

Rang Ghar in Shivsagar is the one of the oldest outdoor stadiums in Southern Asia. Kaziranga Natioanl Park and Manas national Park, Kamalabari of Majuli.

Best Time to Visit :

Except for the Monsoon season, Assam can be visited anytime in a year.

Transport :

By Air : The three airports which serve the state of Assam are Balipara Assam Airport , Guwahati Assam Airport and Tezpur Assam Airport. The Guwahati International Airport is under renovation.

By train :  The state of Assam is under the Eastern Indian railway and almost all the major cities can be easily accessed through trains. The time schedule of trains in Assam is dubious.