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Sualkuchi Tourism
Sualkuchi is a little village that exhibits the lifestyle and culture of Assam in its ideal form. The quaint little village is also called ‘Manchester of East’. The village has earned the name because it produces the highest quality of silk in the state of Assam. The workers in Sualkuchi are known for their expertise in etching beautiful and appealing designs on Muga silk. The work is done in karkhanas (also known as workshops). These karkhanas are in plenty in the village and you will find them almost near every house.
The houses in Sualkuchi offer a rustic view that is typical of the village. People build houses made of bamboo. The walls of the houses are covered with mud. Mud helps keep houses cool in summers. Its special property keeps the houses warm in winters.
There are plenty of species of birds that you can find in Sualkuchi. The place is a delight for avid bird watchers. Rich in flora and fauna, you can visit the place if you have an interest in watching migratory birds.
Tourists from around the country come to the beautiful and quiet village to look at the temples, monasteries, karkhanas, and namghars. The village offers the amazing sight of majestic hills covered in greenery. Situated on the banks of the river Brahmaputra on the northern end, the Sualkuchi village is famous for its natural beauty that leaves the tourists in complete amazement.
