Carrying forward the legacy of choosing a theme state every year, organizers of Surajkund Mela 2012 has chosen Assam theme state of this year. This status could establish this northeastern state of India on the tourist map of India. Being at the center stage of Surajkund crafts fair, this state may tap this opportunity to its advantage. As this fair is visited by a large number of visitors from different parts of India and the world its important position can benefit Assam in the forms of increasing footfalls to the state. No doubt this state has a great cultural legacy but it is one of the least publicized state as it has failed to flaunt its strengths. This opportunity if used effectively can make state of Assam a tourists' haven.
Most of the people having an interest in state of Assam can find a snapshot of Assam at the Surajkund fair 2012. Those who want to visit this state also throng the fair but still in thoughts whether they should visit this state or not. For those the stall of Assam tourism could be a short trip of the Assam where most of the features of the state can be seen in brief.
The visitors may start their trip with elegantly adorned 'Apna Ghar' that is a true replica of a rural Assamese home. This sample home has everything a conventional home in Assam occupies. Weaving loom, puja ghar, bullock cart, and livestock are all parts and parcel of this home. This home offers you a peek in the life of a common Assamese family. The whole attention is placed on to put this state in proper light. Here tourists will find some 50 odd stalls selling the best muga silk that is specific to Assam. Paat, a shiny white or off-white yarn produced by silkworms is also on sell.
Among other things that are offered on the Assam Stalls are bell metal utensil, artifacts, cane and bamboo items and Assam tea for which the state is admired. Those looking for mekhela chador, the traditional attire of Assamese women can find it from some stalls in the crafts fair. These things can give a boost to tourism of Assam.
But arts, crafts and ornaments and not the only thing, the state of Assam has to offer to the visitors. This fair is also a good place to gorge on the lip smacking delicacies while Bihu, Bodo, Rabha and Garo dancers will be performing on some popular tunes. Gorge on the lip smacking delicacies like Tangy Fish & Bamboo Shoots during your trip to the Surajkund Fair 2012. In first few days of opening the stall of Assam is highly frequented by the tourist and it won’t be surprise if this increased influx translates in greater number of visitors to Assam.
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