Assam features on New York Times' list of 52 places to visit in 2025. Here's why you should book tickets too
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Assam grabs a prestigious 4th spot on NY Times Travel's list of best places to visit in 2025. The list featured Assam's both unique and popular destinations.
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New York Time Travel has listed 52 places to visit in 2025. The list is diverse, featuring destinations ranging from Thailand's tropical retreats to Greenland's Arctic adventures. Notably, Assam secured the fourth spot on the list of 52 destinations. Let's check out a few reasons to visit Assam.(PC: Shutterstock)
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The Charaideo Moidams, a 700-year-old burial mound system from Assam's Ahom dynasty is on UNESCO's World Heritage List. They are also called the ‘Pyramids of Assam.' (PC: Directorate of Archaeology, Government of Assam)
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The list featured a picture of the Kamakhya Temple, located in Guwahati. It is one of the oldest among the 51 Shakti Peeths. The temple is unique as it has no idol of the Goddess, which is generally the case in most Hindu temples. Instead, a natural stone in the shape of a yoni (female genital) is worshipped. The temple also celebrates the menstrual cycle of the Goddess.(PC: Shutterstock)
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Travellers can also visit Kaziranga National Park to spot one-horned rhinoceros. (PC: Shutterstock)
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He also recommended visiting the world-famous tea gardens of Assam. As per assam.gov.in, the tea has a smooth malty flavour.(PC: Shutterstock)
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