One of the world’s largest rivers, the Brahmaputra and it’s tributaries flow through the state offering a wide network of rivers for various water sports.
Angling :
The river Kapili, Jia Bhoroli and Manas are the best places for angling. The Jia Bhoroli river is an abode to the ferocious game fish, the Golden Mahseer, or tiger of the Himalayan rivers. An yearly Angling competition is often held at Jia Bhoroli. On this event a number of anglers both from outside the state as well as abroad participate every year. Angling is so well-liked sport here. There is an organised body by the name ‘Assam Bhoroli Anglers Association’ which organises this sport in the month of November every year in collaboration with the State Forest Department. Eco Camp located at the border of the Nameri National Park is an avid camper’s ideal getaway.
River Cruise:
The unstable rivers, the mystical blue hills, the savage land and tranquil scenery summon the adventurers to Assam tourist spots. Brahmaputra is one of the fourth largest rivers in the world and sail down the mystic river from Ninging to Dhubri.
River Rafting :
The mighty river Brahmaputra and its unstable streams like Manas, Jia Bhoroli and Kapili offer huge scope for River Rafting. The blazing rapids in these rivers fuel the spirit of adventure in you.
Mountaineering & Trekking:
Assam’s landscape makes an ideal destination for trekkers, mountaineers and rock climbers. The hills on particular place like, the North Cachar Hills and Karbi Hills are ready to receive tourists for trekking and mountaineering. There is also a familiar trekking route in both the districts. And 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.
Golf:
Most of the tea gardens of Assam have golf courses attached to them. All of them are 9 hole golf courses except for Digboi which is an eighteen hole course.
Mountain Biking:
The hilly land offers a very good confront to Mountains Bikers. The Assam Tourism Department in association with The Assam Tourism Development Corporation and other adventure organizations have organized several bicycle and motorbike rallies in and outside the state. Several foreign groups including individual tourists visit the state for the same.
Hang Gliding:
Hang Gliding also has possible here. The ideal place for Hang Gliding are Kamakhya Hills and hills around Kaziranga.
Para Sailing:
An entirely new sport, Para-sailing, has been introduced by Assam Tourist Development Corporation to attract domestic and foreign tourists. The best place for Para-sailing near Guwahati is North Guwahati.
Boat Racing:
Boat racing is an admired sport of Assam. People very often organize boat racing during festive occasions at places like Hajo, Barpeta, Saulkuchi, Guwahati etc. The participation of the ample in this sport can be compared with the snake-boat racing in Kerala.
Assam Tourist Spots 