Regional Analysis
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AdventureOne of the world's largest rivers, the Brahmaputra and its tributaries offers a wide for various water sports. 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. Assam Bhoroli Anglers Association 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 avid camper's ideal getaway. River Cruise: Cruise on Brahmaputra River takes place mainly from Ninging to Dhubri 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 River Rafting: The mighty river Brahmaputra and its turbulent tributaries like Manas, Jia Bhoroli and Kapili offer immense scope for River Rafting. Mountaineering & Trekking: The topography of Assam makes it an ideal destination for trekkers, mountaineers and rock climbers. The hills, in particular, the North Cachar Hills and Karbi Hills are most favourable 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. Rock Climbing: 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. Para – Sailing: 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 Hang Gilding: Hang Gliding also has potential here. The ideal places for Hang Gliding are Kamakhya Hills and hills around Kaziranga. Hill StationsJatinga Hill Station: Jatinga is situated 9 kms from Haflong town, the District Head Quarter of North Cachar Hills. Jatinga is famous for bird mystery. The migratory birds come during the month of August to November and it becomes the ornithologist's attraction. Diphu Hill Station: Diphu is the Head Quarter to Karbi Anglong District and 271 kms from Guwahati by road. It is connected by N. F. Railway and State Transport Buses from Guwahati. Nearest Airport is Dimapur 54 kms. Umrangshu Hill Station: The distance from Guwahati to Umrangshu is 224 kms by road. The biggest Hydel plant has come up under North East Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) with dams in the Kopili River. Maibong Hill Station: Located on the Bank of Mahur River and 47 kms from Haflong. Maibong once flourished as the capital of Dimasa, Kachari Kingdom. Stone house and temple of Kachari king can be seen at Maibong. Haflong Hill Station: Up in the rugged terrains stands Assam's only hill station Haflong where one can see the rainbow down below. It is the district Head Quarter of North Cachar hills District. A beautiful big lake "Haflong Lake" is located in the heart of the Haflong town. Haflong is 345 kms by road from Guwahati and connected by N. F. Railway and State Transport Buses run from Guwahati. Golf Tourism
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