Top places to visit

Top places to visit

Jorhat, the "Cultural Capital of Assam" and "Tea Capital of India," is a perfect blend of history, tea culture, nature, and spirituality. From scenic tea estates to ancient satras (monasteries), wildlife sanctuaries, and historical sites, Jorhat offers a variety of experiences for travelers.

1️ Majuli Island – The World’s Largest River Island

 Location: 20 km from Jorhat + Ferry from Nimati Ghat
 Best Time to Visit: October to March

Why Visit?

• The largest river island in the world on the Brahmaputra River.
• A hub of Assamese Vaishnavite culture, art, and monasteries (Satras).

Top Attractions in Majuli:

✅ Kamalabari Satra & Auniati Satra – Spiritual centers of Assam.
✅ Mask-Making Workshops at Samaguri Satra – Handmade traditional masks.
✅ Cycle Through Mishing Tribal Villages – Experience local village life.

 How to Reach? Take a ferry from Nimati Ghat (Jorhat) to Majuli (Kamalabari Ghat).

2️ Tocklai Tea Research Institute – India’s Oldest Tea Research Center

 Location: 4 km from Jorhat City
 Best Time to Visit: October to March

Why Visit?

• Established in 1911, it is the oldest and largest tea research institute in the world.
• Learn about tea production, tea tasting, and the history of Assam Tea.

Top Activities:

✅ Guided tours of tea plantations.
✅ Tea-tasting sessions with expert tea makers.
✅ Visit the research museum to learn about tea history.

3️ Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary – Home of the Hoolock Gibbons

 Location: 20 km from Jorhat (Mariani)
 Best Time to Visit: October to March

Why Visit?

• The only sanctuary in India dedicated to gibbons, particularly the Hoolock Gibbon.
• Home to elephants, leopards, langurs, macaques, and over 200 bird species.

Top Activities:

✅ Wildlife Safari & Birdwatching.
✅ Nature Walks through the rainforest.

 How to Reach? Take a cab or private vehicle from Jorhat to the sanctuary.

4️ Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar – The Spiritual Heart of Assam

 Location: 15 km from Jorhat (Towards Sivasagar)
 Best Time to Visit: Year-round

Why Visit?

• One of Assam’s oldest and most sacred Namghars (Vaishnavite temples).
• Established by Saint-Monk Madhavdeva in the 16th century.
• Known for its peaceful environment and traditional Assamese architecture.

5️ Thengal Manor – A Colonial Tea Estate Experience

 Location: 15 km from Jorhat (Near Jalukonibari)
 Best Time to Visit: Year-round

Why Visit?

• A British-era tea planter's bungalow with colonial charm.
• A luxury heritage stay amidst tea gardens.

Top Activities:

✅ Stay in a luxury tea estate bungalow.
✅ Explore the lush tea gardens.
✅ Experience traditional Assamese hospitality.

6️ Cinnamora Tea Estate – The First Tea Garden of Assam

 Location: 10 km from Jorhat City
 Best Time to Visit: October to March

Why Visit?

• The first tea plantation in Assam, established in 1850 by the British.
• Offers scenic tea garden views and factory tours.

Top Activities:

✅ Walk through Assam’s oldest tea gardens.
✅ Learn about traditional tea processing.
✅ Tea-tasting session with fresh brews.

7️ Nimati Ghat – The Gateway to Majuli

 Location: 15 km from Jorhat City
 Best Time to Visit: Year-round

Why Visit?

• The ferry terminal for Majuli Island.
• Offers stunning sunset views over the Brahmaputra River.
• A great place for boating and photography.

8️ Lachit Borphukan’s Maidam – A Tribute to Assam’s Greatest Warrior

 Location: 15 km from Jorhat (Hoolongapar)
 Best Time to Visit: Year-round

Why Visit?

• A memorial built in honor of Lachit Borphukan, the Ahom warrior who defeated the Mughals.
• A historical and patriotic site showcasing Assam’s glorious past.

9️ Raja Maidam – The Royal Cremation Ground

 Location: 2 km from Jorhat City Center
 Best Time to Visit: Year-round

Why Visit?

• A historical burial site of Ahom kings and nobles.
• A great place to learn about the Ahom Dynasty.