Pilgrimage is Assam is one of the most pacifying and leveling experiences one can ever have. Assam is home to many important and sacred shrines belonging to different religion. This has made Assam a sacred place for people of these faiths. It also shows the religious tolerance that the people of Assam have.

The presence of many operating Buddhist Monasteries shows us that Assam is still an important Buddhist destination. Most of these holy sites are situated amidst some breathtaking scenic places giving the pilgrims a peak into the natural beauty of Assam along with the opportunity to worship the gods and ask for their blessings. The temples and mosques of Assam are probably the oldest and architecturally most stunning in entire north east India.

Kamakhya Temple

Situates on the Neelachala Parvat on the outskirts of Guwahati, Kamakhya Temple is definitely the most famous temple in Assam. The Temple is dedicated to Goddess Shakti and is the greatest shrine of 'Tantrik Shaktism' in entire India. The temple was reconstructed in 17th century by King Nara Narayana after it got destroyed in 16th century. The shikhara of the temple resembles the shape of a beehive giving it a distinct look from other temples.

Sri Purva Tirupati Balaji Temple

Sri Purva Tirupati Balaji Temple is probably the youngest of all temples in Assam and the most recent addition to the list of temples in the city of Guwahati. The main attraction of the temple is the pure white and imposing structure makes the temple a major attraction in the city. The main deity of Sri Purva Tirupati Balaji Temple is Lord Balaji. The statue of the deity is carved out of a single rock weighing 4 tonnes. Many pilgrim visit the temple to witness the regular pujas and religious ceremonies making the temple, a very important pilgrimage destinations.

Dargah of Ajan Pir

Dargah of Ajan Pir is the Samadhi of the legendary Muslim Saint Shah Milan also known as Ajan Pir. The Dargah is situated at a place called Saraguri in Sibsagar District, right on the southern bank of River Brahmaputra. Saint Shah Milan was famous as he led a Muslim reform movement in Assam. Dargah of Ajan Pir is a revered destination for both Hindus and Muslim.

Poa Mecca

Situated at a place called Hajo, it is one of the most important pilgrimage destination for Muslims in India and the most visited worshiping place for Muslims in Assam. This Mosque was build by Pir Giasuddin Aulia and is said to give one fourth purity of what is achieved when one pays a visit to Holy Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Hajo is important not only Muslims but to Hindus and Buddhists as well as there are many temples and monasteries situated close to Poa Mecca

Hajo

This is the meeting point of three religions - Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism. It houses a number of temples, the chief among them being the temple of Hayagrib Madhab, which contains the relics of Lord Buddha, says a belief. A section of the Buddhists hold that Lord Buddha attained nirvana here. Large numbers of people from Bhutan visit this temple during the winter season every year.

Chandubi

A natural lagoon and a fine picnic spot. The lake and its surroundings, broken by glades, is an ideal holiday resort and has the added attraction of fishing and rowing opportunities in the lake itself.