The largest of the 7 Sister States of Northeast India, Assam is one of the most loved places by tourists. The sprawling tea-estates, patches of paddy fields and an endless Brahmaputra paint the landscape of Assam in the most beautiful hues. The land of the one-horned rhinoceros and elephants, Assam is the cradle of nature and a ‘hot’ holiday spot. Along with rich biodiversity, the beautiful valleys of Assam are also known to preserve some of the oldest and most varied traditions of the delta. The vibrant Assamese culture has several similarities to Bengali culture. Also surrounded by the rest of the Northeast states, Assam enjoys an infusion of their cultures too. Take for example, East Assam where every December the Rengma Nagas come together to celebrate the end of the agriculture season during the Nyada Festival. Marked with rituals and prayers to the ancestors, this tribal festival is an important part of the lives of the people who whose livelihoods depend on agriculture primarily.
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