Jorhat – The tea capital of India
Set amidst sprawling tea gardens, Jorhat is a beautiful city in the state of Assam. It is home to the massive tea industry and a major commercial centre in the North East. Going back to history, Jorhat had been the last capital of the Ahom Dynasty. The ancient temples and monuments present the cultural legacy of the region.
Tourist attractions in Jorhat
The popular tourist attractions in and around Jorhat include Tocklai Tea Research Centre, Majuli Island, Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Dhekiakhowa Bor Namghar, Raja Maidam, Sukapha Samannay Kshetra, Nimati Ghat and Thengal Bhawan.
Top things to do in Jorhat
Explore the sprawling tea gardens around Jorhat. Have a trip to the Tocklai Tea Research Centre, which is one of the oldest and largest tea research centres in the world. Further, enjoy a ferry ride to Majuli Island and get a glimpse of the exotic traditions of the tribal villages. Go for a nature walk at Raja Maidam. Take 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 is known for three types of silks such as muga, paat and eri. Besides silk sarees and tea, you can buy kurtas, suits, ‘Mekhela Chador’, ‘Gamosa’, ‘Xorai’ and ‘Japi’ from Jorhat.
Airport in Jorhat
Jorhat Airport is located at Rowriah, towards the southwest of the city. It is the second busiest airport in the state of Assam. The airport has facilities like ATM, Wi-Fi connectivity, cafeteria and others.
- Airport address – Rowriah, Jorhat, Assam - 785005
- IATA Code - JRH