Assam Tourism News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Assam CM takes stock of Rang Ghar beautification work and ONGC's Gas blowout area in Sivasagar
Sivasagar, June 30: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday visited the historic Rang Ghar in Sivasagar, the 18th-century Ahom Royal Sports Pavilion and inspected the works of the comprehensive beautification project in Sivasagar.
Assam CM Sarma announces construction of two ropeways to Kamakhya Temple
Guwahati, June 28: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on his visit to the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Saturday shared the development project aimed towards making the trip to the temple more accessible and time-efficient
Riverfront Development Project to change Guwahati's city life: Assam CM
Guwahati, June 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday asserted that the upcoming Brahmaputra Riverfront Development Project will bring a major change to city life and people would have a special experience living in Guwahati.
IndiGo announces direct flights from Delhi to Jorhat and Tiruchirappalli
New Delhi, June 16: IndiGo on Monday announced it will operate direct flights between Delhi and Jorhat in Assam (four times in a week) from September 20, 2025, and daily direct flights connecting the national capital to Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu from September 16, 2025.
American rapper Post Malone to perform in Guwahati, confirms CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, May 21: US-based rapper Post Malone is all set to perform in Guwahati this December.
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve becomes India's 3rd most visited park
Guwahati, May 19: Assam's Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve has emerged as the third most visited national park in India, recording an all-time high in tourist footfall this year.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma performs Bhoomi Poojan for two Marriott Hotels in Guwahati
Guwahati, May 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday performed the Bhoomi Poojan for two upcoming hotels, 'Marriott Resort & Spa' and 'Fairfield by Marriott', at Borjhar in Guwahati.
Assam: Jeep Safari at Kaziranga National Park to remain closed from May 19 due to bad weather
Guwahati, May 4: The Jeep Safari at Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve will remain closed from May 19 until further notice due to inclement weather and poor road conditions, according to a notification issued by the Divisional Forest Officer of the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division.
Malaysia: MoS Pabitra Margherita inaugurates India Pavilion at MATTA Fair 2025
Kuala Lumpur, April 19: The India Pavilion at MATTA Fair 2025, held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur, which is Malaysia's largest travel and tourism exhibition, was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita and Dato Seri Sanusi Bin Md Noor, Chief Minister of Kedah Darul Aman in the presence of High Commissioner of India to Malaysia, BN Reddy and Managing Director of Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (ATDC), Padmapani Bora, along with other dignitaries and travel trade representatives, as per an official statement.
Actress Nandita Das on being chased by a rhino: It was scary!
Chennai, April 10: Well known actress Nandita Das, who is on a visit to the Kaziranga National Park with her son, has now recounted an instance when the jeep they were travelling in was chased by a rhino looking to attack them.
'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar enjoys his time at Kaziranga National Park; feeds elephants, enjoys jeep safari
Dispur, April 9: India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar fed sugarcane sticks to elephants during his visit to the Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Wednesday.
Sachin Tendulkar visits UNESCO World Heritage site Kaziranga
Guwahati, April 8: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by his family, on Tuesday visited the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), renowned for its rich biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes.
Sachin Tendulkar enjoys jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park
Dispur, April 8: India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar visited the Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Tuesday.
Assam's Kaziranga National Park witnesses record number of tourist footfall in FY2024-25
Kaziranga, April 2: Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has witnessed an all-time high record number of tourists in the financial year 2024-25.
Assam's Kaziranga witnesses an all time high of over 4.06 lakh tourists in 2024-25
Guwahati, April 2: Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), a UNESCO World Heritage site, witnessed an all-time high record number of 4,06,564 tourists, including 17,693 foreign visitors, in 2024-25, officials said on Wednesday.
Assam govt working round the clock to safeguard fauna, says CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state administration has been working round the clock to safeguard the wild animals in the Kaziranga National Park and the animal habitat has been expanding as a result of these efforts.
More than 3 crore domestic tourists visited Assam since 2021: CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 12: Assam has witnessed a significant boost in tourism in recent years, with over 3 crore domestic tourists visiting the state in the last four years, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday.
Nearly 2.44 crore tourists visited Assam in last four years: Tourism Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass
Guwahati, March 12: Nearly 2.44 crore tourists, including more than 60,000 foreign tourists, visited Assam in the last four years, said Assam Tourism Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass in the state assembly.
Jaishankar, Heads of Mission and diplomats visit Sarnath archaeological site, Kaziranga National Park
Guwahati, February 24: Heads of mission, spouses of Heads of Mission and diplomats of 60 nations visited the Sarnath archaeological site and Kaziranga National Park. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar accompanied them during the visit.
EAM S Jaishankar and Ambassadors of 45 countries take Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga, February 24: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar along with the Head of Mission and Ambassadors from 45 countries took an Elephant Safari in Kaziranga National Park on Monday ahead of the Advantage Assam summit that is being held in Guwahati from February 25.
Assam: 2nd Simolu Festival begins in Nagaon, showcasing Bombax ceiba blossoms
Nagaon, February 17: The two-day 2nd Simolu Festival, celebrating the breath-taking beauty of the Bombax ceiba flowers, kicked off on February 15 at BWISANG-NA, an ethnic eco-resort nestled in Barunguri, Laokhowa in Assam's Nagaon district.
Mahakumbh Mela sets pace for development of religious tourism in Assam: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Lakhimpur, February 16: The sacred grounds of Bordeurigaon Kundimama (Deosal) in Narayanpur of Assam's Lakhimpur district, resonated with devotion and spirituality as the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal graced the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed Bordeurigaon "Kundiku" (Deosal) House and participated in the 400-year Jubilee celebration.
Assam has become major tourist destination: Minister Ranjeet Dass
Guwahati, February 14: Assam Tourism Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Friday said that nearly 76 lakh domestic tourists and 26,000 foreign tourists visited the state last year, making the state a major tourist destination.
Assam: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary witnesses 15% increase in revenue collection this season
Marigaon, February 12,: In the ongoing tourist season, Assam has witnessed a major rise in the tourist footfall in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, when compared to other years. As per the officials, in the present season, around 23,000 tourists have visited the wildlife sanctuary which is situated in the Morigaon district. These tourists include both Indian visitors as well as foreigners.
Assam has potential to become hub of tourism, investment: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, Feb 7: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday asserted that Assam has enough potential to become a hub for tourism as the northeastern states are surrounded by four other nations -- Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Record tourist footfall in Kaziranga following PM Modi's visit: Assam CM
Guwahati, Jan 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the tourist footfall has tremendously increased in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve following the visit and night stay of Prime Minister Narendra Modi there last year.