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Assam Airport Town Rupsi Sees 502 Percent Surge in Flight Searches for 2027
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News18•14-10-2026, 11:06
Assam Airport Town Rupsi Sees 502 Percent Surge in Flight Searches for 2027
- •Rupsi in western Assam ranks second among trending destinations for Indian travellers in Skyscanner's Travel Trends Report for 2027, with flight searches soaring by 502 percent year on year.
- •Raimona National Park in Kokrajhar district offers wildlife enthusiasts a chance to explore biodiversity, featuring endangered golden langurs, Asian elephants, and rich birdlife.
- •History and culture enthusiasts can visit the Matiabag Royal Palace in Gauripur, which offers a glimpse into the region's royal heritage and local Goalparia folk music traditions.
- •Dhubri hosts significant religious landmarks including the Gurudwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji by the Brahmaputra River and the Mahamaya Dham temple in Bogribari.
- •Asharikandi village provides unique souvenir shopping through its traditional terracotta craft, while Saralpara near the Bhutan border offers quiet countryside scenery and rolling hills.
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According to Skyscanner's Travel Trends Report for 2027, Rupsi recorded a 502% year-on-year increase in flight searches, making it the second-ranked trending destination for Indian travellers.
Raimona National Park, located in the Kokrajhar district about 70 km from Rupsi Airport, spans approximately 422 square kilometres and is famous for its endangered golden langurs, Asian elephants, gaurs, and diverse bird and plant life.
Visitors can explore the historic Matiabag Royal Palace in Gauripur, visit the Gurudwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji and Mahamaya Dham in Dhubri, or experience traditional terracotta crafting in the artisan village of Asharikandi.
