Assam

Outside the tea plantation areas, Assam is extremely rich in animal and plant life. The tropical rainforests of the region are inhabited by tigers, elephants, gibbons and brightly coloured birds. Assam is famous for its beautiful varieties of orchids which grow abundantly across the region.

Assam is also culturally and linguistically very diverse. Upto forty five languages are spoken in the province and while Hinduism is the dominant religion, Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains and Animists can all be found in Assam. 

Assamese cuisine makes great use of the wild herbs, fruits and vegetables found naturally in the tropical forests. It does not rely as heavily on spices as other regional Indian cuisines. Locally caught fish and birds including duck and pigeon are very popular, often served with a fragrant gravy or paste made from local herbs and vegetables.

Assam is famous for its traditional silk, bamboo and brass crafts.