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[Vodkaboy, 21/02/2007] This is the official site of the Department of Tourism of Assam, a state in north eastern India best known for its production of tea. The home page comprises a montage of photos from around Assam including an idyllic lake scene, buildings, carvings and a rhino. From here, there is a toolbar giving a choice of options to click through and explore in more depth. "About Assam" is the most comprehensive, and from here you can learn more about the history of the state, arts an [more] [Vodkaboy, 21/02/2007] This is the official site of the Department of Tourism of Assam, a state in north eastern India best known for its production of tea. The home page comprises a montage of photos from around Assam including an idyllic lake scene, buildings, carvings and a rhino. From here, there is a toolbar giving a choice of options to click through and explore in more depth. "About Assam" is the most comprehensive, and from here you can learn more about the history of the state, arts and crafts, festivals and industry - there is more to Assam than tea! "Getting to Assam" gives information about entry formalities and tourist information offices; "Destinations" gives detailed information about places of interest, wildlife, adventure tourism and temples and monuments. "Accommodation" lists a number of hotels and tourist lodges in the main cities and towns. "Transport" gives information about road, rail and air links. There is also a guide map that can be downloaded. On each of the main pages there is a link to an up to date weather report and on the home page there is a link to Department of Tourism Approved guides. Throughout your visit to the website you can listen to traditional, local music played mainly on pipes and drums. [less]