Jorhat – The tea capital of India
Surrounded by sprawling tea gardens, Jorhat is a beautiful city in the state of Assam. Home to the massive tea industry, the city serves as a major commercial hub in the North East. Jorhat was the last capital of the Ahom Dynasty. The ancient temples and monuments reflect the cultural legacy of the city. Book Jorhat to Goa flight tickets with IndiGo for a great journey.
- Tourist attractions in Jorhat: The major tourist attractions in and around Jorhat are Majuli Island, Tocklai Tea Research Centre, Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Dhekiakhowa Bor Namghar, Raja Maidam, Nimati Ghat, Sukapha Samannay Kshetra and Thengal Bhawan.
- Major things to do in Jorhat: Go for an excursion to the Tocklai Tea Research Centre. It is one of the oldest and largest tea research centres in the world. Explore the spectacular tea gardens around Jorhat. Further, enjoy a ferry ride to Majuli Island and witness the exotic traditions of the tribal villages. Enjoy a nature walk at Raja Maidam. Have a trip to the Kaziranga National Park and experience the jungle safari. You can also visit Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary.
A Jorhat trip remains incomplete without shopping for silk sarees and tea. The city has its speciality in three types of silks such as muga, paat and eri. Apart from silk sarees and tea, you can buy kurtas, suits, ‘Mekhela Chador’, ‘Gamosa’, ‘Xorai’ and ‘Japi’ from Jorhat.
Airport in Jorhat
Jorhat Airport is situated at Rowriah, towards the southwest of the city. It is the second busiest airport in the state of Assam. The airport is laced with facilities like ATM, Wi-Fi connectivity, cafeteria and others. IndiGo offers affordable flights from Jorhat to Goa and other cities.
- Airport address – Rowriah, Jorhat, Assam - 785005
- IATA Code - JRH