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Lower Assam is a region west of Assam, India.

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  • 1 Bongaigaon Commercial and industrial hub, home to many monuments of Assamese culture
  • 2 Borgang experience the rich folklore and culture of rural Assam in a picturesque landscape.
  • 3 Goalpara Goalpara on Wikipedia
  • 4 Guwahati Capital and largest city in Assam, city of temples, history and archaeological sites
  • 5 Rangia Major railway town and a part of Kamrupi cultural region.
  • 6 Tezpur Ancient town and also said to be the cultural capital of Assam, with many historical ruins with the Himalayas as a backdrop.

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  • 1 Manas National Park the wildlife park is in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas, where the river Manah flows with picturesque turns and clean water and sandy beaches. Although Manas is primarily a tiger reserve, it possesses numerous other valuable flora and fauna; the park is situated roughly 150 km west of Guwahati.
  • 2 Nameri National Park One of the most scenic national parks of Assam, Nameri comes as a delight for the nature-loving and bird-watching traveller. The bird life is particularly superb. Also, the chances of spotting a Tiger are very high.
  • 3 Orang National Park Orang National Park on Wikipedia (Mini Kaziranga National Park) Marshes, streams and grasslands provide a habitat for the Indian rhinoceros, Asian elephant, wild buffalo and tiger. It provides a home for many migratory species of birds and reptiles.

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There are three airports serving the region, with the busiest airport being Guwahati Airport (GAU IATA). Other airports include Tezpur (TEZ IATA) and Rupsi (RUP  IATA).

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