Assam Ranks 4th and Only Place from India in New York Times’ ‘52 Places to Go in 2025’ List
First Published: 9th January, 2025 13:38 IST
For wildlife enthusiasts, Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a chance to see the endangered one-horned rhinoceros.
Assam, the gateway to Northeast India, has been ranked an impressive 4th on the New York Times’ prestigious list of ‘52 Places to Go in 2025.’ The recognition celebrates the state’s unspoiled natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and historical monuments that date back thousands of years.
Described by the New York Times as a “remote, culturally distinct, and comparatively crowd-free region that hangs as if by a thread from the country’s mainland,” Assam offers an unparalleled experience for travellers seeking serenity and authenticity.
This accolade comes at a time when Assam is already making headlines globally. The Kaziranga National Park recently broke tourist footfall records, and the historic Charaideo Maidam has been included in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s World Heritage List. The New York Times’ acknowledgment is set to further boost Assam’s growing prominence as a prime travel destination.
Assam is renowned for its world-class tea gardens, where some of the finest teas are cultivated. Visitors can immerse themselves in the serene beauty of lush estates and experience the intricate art of tea-making. For wildlife enthusiasts, Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a chance to see the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, as well as diverse flora and fauna.
The state’s ancient temples, vibrant festivals, and the mighty Brahmaputra River add layers to its allure, making it a destination that seamlessly blends history, culture, and nature.
Full List of the New York Times’ ‘52 Places to Go in 2025’:
1) Jane Austen’s England
2) Galapagos Islands
3) New York City’s Museums
4) Assam, India
5) ‘White Lotus’ Thailand
6) Greenland
7) Aix-en-Provence, France
8) Sun Valley, Idaho
9) Lumbini, Nepal
10) Sydney, Australia
11) Coimbra, Portugal
12) Angola
13) Hamburg, Germany
14) Nicaragua
15) The Dolomites, Italy
16) Asheville, North Carolina
17) Magdalena River, Colombia
18) Los Cabos, Mexico
19) Alishan, Taiwan
20) Flow Country, Scotland
21) Kristiansand, Norway
22) Bukhara, Uzbekistan
23) Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts
24) Canfranc, Spain
25) Benin City, Nigeria
26) Amsterdam
27) New Orleans
28) Raja Ampat, Indonesia
29) Delphi, Greece
30) Toyama, Japan
31) French Basque Country
32) Kilifi, Kenya
33) British Virgin Islands
34) Lofoten Islands, Norway
35) East London, South Africa
36) Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden
37) Kutaisi, Georgia
38) Osaka, Japan
39) Detroit, USA
40) Trent-Severn Waterway, Ontario
41) Montserrat, Spain
42) Western Australia
43) Washington DC
44) Nangma Valley, Pakistan
45) Sicily Divide Cycle Route
46) Ollantaytambo, Peru
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