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Barpeta Travel Guide

Known as the "Land of the Satras," Barpeta is the testimony of Srimanta Sankardeva and his able disciple Shri Madhabdeva who came from Upper Assam in the 16th century to lay down a strong foundation of Assamese Culture. This strong movement left behind a legacy, and that's why today one can see universities dealing with various branches of education and arts, including music, dance, drama, sculpture, ivory work and much more. When on a tour to Barpeta, make a point to visit satas that have influenced the lifestyle, and culture if people living here. Barpeta Satra, which is 500 years old, is a must visit. The park also offers close access to Manas National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site.

An Insight into Barpeta Tourism in Assam

One important place for tourism in Assam includes Barpeta district. This town is located about 90kms away from Guwahati. It is one such travel destination in North East India where there are huge numbers of temples to be seen. Popularly called the Satra Nagari or the temple town of Assam, this historical place has a number of tourist attractions that attract people from all corners of the country.

The Satras in Barpeta have influenced the lifestyle and culture of the people living here and with the progress of human race many Satras have opened universities where music, drama, ivory work and sculpture designing are being taught. Barpeta Satra is counted among the must visit places in the town . This Satra is about 500 years old and still holds the same significance as it used to in the earlier days. The Kirtan Ghar of this Satra is the biggest hall in Assam where devotees gather together and pray to the almighty.

Other most visited sightseeing tour places near Barpeta is Manas National Park. This park has been built over a large area of land and is a heritage site of the state of Assam. It is home to a large variety of animals like leopard, tiger, elephant, Bengal florican, Himalayan Black Bear and many more. The place also has a beautiful landscape which makes it quite apt for nature lovers as well.

At about a distance of 20kms from Barpeta is the town named Baghbar. One of the most famous tourism places here is the Baghbar Hills which is another Satra built by Shri Madhabdev. The Hill offers an amazing view of the Brahmaputra River. Here you can capture the awesome beauty of nature in your lenses . The Manas River that flows in the town is another beautiful site to be seen from here.

A visit to the Dargah of Syed Shanur Dewan is one of the top things to do when you are on a holiday in this town. This place is very calm and serene and is special for the followers of Islam. The tourists must also pay a visit to the Pari Hareswar Devalaya which is an old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Apart from these, there are many other satras in the town which the travelers can explore on their tour to Barpeta.

Our detailed travel guide and a variety of holiday packages ensure to make your trip to this cultural location even more heart contending. We make sure that you enjoy your vacation to the fullest by providing information on every aspect of the destination.

Popular Tourist Places to See in Barpeta

Barpeta is predominantly known for its Satras, and that's perhaps the reason why it is called the "Land of the Satras." When on a tour to Barpeta, make a point to visit Baghbar Hill, which is known for a Satra built by Shri Madhabdeva. If one is having extra days at disposal, then do go for a safari tour to Manas National Park.

Where to Stay in Barpeta?

In addition to the Government run guest houses, there are various small hotels, guest houses, and lodge available for stay in Barpeta. Most of these hotels are located close to the railway station, and has all the basic amenities, and facilities.

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Best Holiday Packages for Assam

An intriguing mix of Assam's culture, and heritage, Barpeta is a must visit. With history of more than 500 years, Barpeta has influenced the society in all forms by impacting the culture, lifestyle, politics and the economy. Tour My India is offering affordable holiday packages for Bapeta, Assam. We at Tour My India believes in offering the best of the travel deals at unbeatable prices, that's why we can even customize the package, and design it for you the way you want.

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