When it comes to how to entertain yourself in Assam, the options are not limited to tea gardens or national parks and sanctuaries. Other entertainment facilities like cinemas, theater, dance and music, restaurants and hotels, etc., are some other options offered to weary travellers where they can relax, unwind their senses and have fun.
Cinema
Cinema is regarded as one of the most sought after sources of entertainment for Assamese people. It comprises of movies, circus, drama, plays, etc. There are number of cinema halls and multiplexes in Assam and Guwahati where people can hang out with their friends and relatives.
Theater
The state comprises of both urban and rural population and rural population still finds the theatre one of the most entertaining sources. Traditional form of Assamese entertainment is basically comprises of Bhaona. It is a play or drama which spreads religious message of victory of truth over bad deeds or evils. The story generally revolves around fictitious mythological kings, queens, demons, Gods, etc. and their journey of how they have ultimately emerged as victorious by defeating demons or their enemies.
Radio
Radio is another source of entertainment available for rural population of the state. People prefer hearing songs, plays, news and interviews in different regional languages through it. Some of the radio stations that can be tuned in the state are Diphu Radio Station, Big 92.7 FM, Guwahati Radio Station, Red FM, Kokrajhar Radio Station, Silchar Radio Station, Nagaon Radio Station and many more.
Restaurants & Hotels
The simple yet delicious cuisines of Assam can be relished in some of the finest hotels and restaurants of the state. Assamese thali traditionally comprises of Bhat, Dal, Masor, Tenga, Aloo Pitika, Khar, Achar, etc., though people can savour other cuisines as well.
Night-life of Assam
Night-life is all about partying and dining hard while the sun as well as other people goes off to sleep! Whether you are young or old, rich or medium class, you can still enjoy thrilling Assam’s night-life by enjoying few drinks in famous small pubs, bars or hookah restaurants. Even if you feel like dancing, shake your legs in one of the most famous discotheques of the state. So, all in all, it can be said that state has wide sources of entertainment for every class of people.
