state is traditionally rich in handicrafts, shopping in Assam is a delightful experience. Wide range of handicrafts is available in Assam . The state also excels in tradition handloom products. Assam is well known producer of exclusive silks.
While shopping in Assam , watch out for :
Hand made toys made from clay, cork (pith), wood & bamboo & an admixture cloth & mud Silk fabric of various types like -Muga ( golden silk exclusive only to this state), Paat, Eri Handloom products like Laichampi (quilt-like material) Cane and bamboo work Decorative items in bell metal & brass Furniture made of bamboo & cane Tribal arts, including masks bhaonas Products of bell metal Assam Tea
There are a large number of Government Emporia and private shops in the state. The main shopping centres are Fancy Bazaar, Paltan Bazaar and Pan Bazaar in Guwahati. Like any destination in India , local vendors flock in street side evening bazaars offering good shopping in Assam . A little bargain would ensure variety and price.
Sports in Assam
Digboi
Digboi has an 18 holes Golf course considered the best in the entire upper Assam , where all important tournaments are held. There are 8 another 9 hole Golf courses with tea estates between Dibrugarh and Doom Dooma. Tingri Golf Club Samdang Golf Army Golf Club, Dinjan Kanjikoah Golf Club Margherita Golf Club Zoloni Golf Club Dibrugarh District Planters Golf Club Naharkatia Golf Club
Golf Circuits
There are 21 golf courses in Assam , out of which 15 are south of River Brahmaputra. Most of these golf clubs are run by the tea estates and are astride national highway 37 between Guwahati and Digboi.
A list of golf courses is
Narengi Golf Club,
Bishwanath Golf Club,
Borsola Gymkhana Club,
East Boroi Club,
Mangaldoi Club,
Thakurbari Club,
North Lakhimpur Club,
Misa Planters Club,
Jorhat Gymkhana Club,
Seleng District Club,
Sonari Gymkhana Club,
Tingri Golf Club,
Samdang Golf Club,
Kanjikoah Golf Club,
Margherita Golf Club,
Naharkatia Golf Club,
Moran Golf Club,
Dhunseri Polo Club |
