An Assam Road Trip Playlist: Songs for the Drive
By the ZG Ridezz team in Guwahati. Published 2 Oct 2026. About 1 min read.
Quick answer
A road trip across Assam and Meghalaya is best with Assamese music: Bihu songs for the plains, the timeless songs of Bhupen Hazarika, and the voice of Zubeen Garg, whose songs fill every car stereo in the state.
Why music matters here
In Assam, music is part of every journey. Bihu songs play through spring, and car stereos on the Shillong highway are rarely quiet.
Artists to start with
- Zubeen Garg: the voice of modern Assam, loved across generations. We remember him every time his songs play on the road.
- Bhupen Hazarika: the bard of the Brahmaputra, whose songs are woven into the state's identity.
- Traditional Bihu music: dhol, pepa and gogona that make every drive feel like a festival.
Building your playlist
Mix fast Bihu numbers for the plains with slower songs for the misty climb to Shillong or the long Tawang road.
Listen on any music app before you leave, as the network can drop in the hills.