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Tourism in Goalpara
Goalpara is a place in Assam and has often been described as a fusion of both tourism and spiritualism. This is one of the reasons why the town stands out amongst others in Assam. Due to exquisite landscape, beautiful town view by the hill and an all round lovely and serene environment, Assam is recognized for being one of the zenith when it comes to tourism in India.
Amongst the numerous tourists attractions of the state, Goalpara district is one unique jewel of the state. Apart from taking your breath away with its natural wilderness, it is also a well known place for pilgrimage due to the numerous numbers of temples and beautiful culture that abounds there. The Stupas and various commemorative found around also add to beautify the city. The city is also known for its other activities like: rock climbing, innumerable long distance trekking and many other adventures that awaits tourists.
Goalpara and Sustainable Development
One of the neatest towns in Assam State is arguably Goalpara, with its sustainable development goals and methods, the city has been able to maintain this status quo by taking several methods like: over the past years, lots of buildings in that town ranging over 2000 have been given a blue color, the blue color gives the town a serene feel and makes the place look uniform which in turn, has given the city a neater appearance.
Also, in the state, due to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan there is a drastic increase in the number of cleanliness workers.
Furthermore, the city have been able to deploy lots of dustbins in public places like outside homes, shops etc.
The city also took on planting of trees regularly, this is to make the air fresher and for afforestation purpose.
The town also fixed road signs and direction signs to make it easier for the public. Sodium vapour lamp was also fixed in the city to light up the street. All of theservices have contributed to make Goalpara to become one of the greenest and finest town in the whole of Assam.
Natural Habitat
Goalpara isn’t just popular for its green and neat nature, it is also popular for the abundance of wildlife that abounds there and the compacted forest.
The forest is known for a number of rare and indigenous species of plants and animals. Although the wildlife seems to be depleting, this is largely due to humans increasing in population, tourism pressure etc.
Long before now, the forests used to be covered with Shorea Robusta which is also known as Sal trees but due to a rapid scale vegetation decline as a result of exploitation and encroachment. This depletion has brought about drastic environmental changes which is the major reason for the loss of different plants and animal species.
Bihu Festival
There are several festivals celebrated in Assam, festivals like Durga Puja, Diwali etc. Amongst the festivals celebrated in Assam, the Bihu Festival is one celebrated by the people of Goalpara with extreme passion, energy and vitality.
Due to the crop cycle timing, there are three Bihu celebrations that takes place and they each depend on the timing of the crop cycle. Of all the three celebrations, the Most notable one is the Rongali Bihu because it signifies the start of an Assamese New year.
The remaining two Bihu Festival are Magh Bihu and Kati Bihu.
The festival is one celebrated with genuine unity amongst the people, it is also done together with farming and the Bihu dance performance.
The Rongali Bihu happens to be celebrated in the month of April and it is the most colorful of all the other three festivals celebrated.
On the first day of the Rongali festival, Sweets are made to look like coconut ans larusfrom rice. The sweets are made by women. Cows are also washed in preparation to be worshipped.
At the end of fourteen days, the Rongali Bihu Festival comes to an end. The end of the Rongali Bihu Festival signifies the start of the remaining two festivals.
The festivals are usually celebrated with so much vigor that can’t be described by words alone except in attendance.
Food and restaurant options in Goalpara
Assam is known for its fresh, natural and spicy food cooked in various styles.
The food in Goalpara is just more natural, simpler, healthier and much more tasty. The foods here are cooked with local herbs and with little oil, hence, it makes it have a very healthy and natural taste.
When in Goalpara, there are several local dishes you can try out, like: Khar, Tenga, several options of fish delicacies, laska and much more. You can get food from outlets in the street or opt for restaurants where you will have the option of intercontinental dishes.
How to Spend Three Days in Goalpara
Before you arrive Goalpara, do well to book a hotel so you’ll have lots of options to pick from.
First Day: Try to arrive Goalpara in the morning and then Check into the hotel you already booked. When you’ve relaxed for sometime, then the touring can start. Best place for first visits is Surya Pahar. After there, you should take a trip to Tukeswari Temple. Surya Pahar and Tukeswari Temple are separated by only 15 kilometers so touring both place is can be about five hours. Next is to have lunch, after having lunch, take a trip to Barpeta and retire for the day. Barpeta is an hour away from Goalpara.
Second Day: Have an early start so you can visit a small town called Kokrajhar, the town has quite a number of fascinating places to visit, including sanctuaries and temples. If however make it back by early evening, then you can go to Nandeswar Devalaya.
Third Day: The best is always saved for the last. Gear up for one of the most interesting trip, a visit to Manas National Park. You will be thrilled seeing various kinds of plants, flowers and animals. After the Manas trip, take another trip to either the popular Dadan hills or you can pay a visit to more religious places. In Goalpara, there are many temples you can take a trip to liKevwe: Joybhum Kamakhya Temple, Shyamrai Satra etc.
