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About Jorhat
Jorhat is located between the Brahmaputra on the north and Nagaland on the south at 26 degree 46 minute’s north latitude and 96 degree 16 minute’s longitude in the central part of Brahmaputra Valley.
Established as the new capital in the closing years of the 18th century by the decaying and declining Tunkhungia Ahom Dynasty. Jorhat as the name signifies was just a couple (Jor) of marts (Hut). From these two parallel marts namely Chowkihut and Macharhut, which lay on the eastern and the western banks of the river Bhogdoi. Jorhat today has grown into a thriving cosmopolitan town with a strong sense of character and identity. It is the best laid out town in Upper Assam with broad roads, cutting each other at right angles.
Famous for tea Industry, Jorhat is one of the magnificent cities of Assam. As for tourists, Jorhat have Tea Research center, Temple of Buri Gohani and British Imperial mementos as travel attractions. Tour Jorhat and come close to the culture and ethos of Assam. Travel to Jorhat in order to experience the unique Vaishnavite culture of Majuli.
Tourist Places
Majuli Majuli is the world’s biggest riverine island and a principal place of pilgrimage for the vaishnavites of assam since the ahom days. there are se ...more
Taxis, Jeeps and Buses are available. You can hire a Taxi. Cars are also available on rent.
How to reach
By Air:
Jorhat is well connected by air, with daily flights from Guwahati, and four flights a week from Calcutta. The airport is situated 5-km out of town and can be reached by rickshaw, auto-rickshaw or Indian Airlines buses.
By Rail:
Jorhat railway station is on the Farketing-Mariyani branch railway station. There are also bus services to Mariyani, the nearest mainline railway station, where two express trains run to Tinsukia, Dimapur, and Lumding.
By Road:
ASTC buses run to Guwahati, Tezpur, Sibsagar, Tinsukia, Dimapur and Itanagar, Kaziranga is served by buses to Guwahati and Tezpur. Private buses are also available. Alternatively, one can take bus or taxi to reach Niyamati Ghat and cross the river by ferryboat or launch over to Majuli.
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