Surrounded by sprawling tea gardens, Jorhat is a beautiful city in the state of Assam. Due to having the massive tea industry, the city serves as a major commercial centre in the North East. Jorhat also carries great historical significance. It had been the last capital of the Ahom Dynasty. The ancient monuments and temples reveal the cultural legacy of the city.
Things to do in Jorhat
Take a tour to the Kaziranga National Park and experience the jungle safari. Also, you can visit Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. 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, have a trip to Majuli Island and witness the exotic traditions of the tribal villages. Reaching the island remains a fun experience as you have to take a ferry ride. Pay your visit to the Dhekiakhowa Bor Namghar, an ancient Vaishanava temple. Visit the beautiful Raja Maidam to enjoy a nature walk.
Tourist attractions in Jorhat
The prime tourist attractions in Jorhat include Majuli Island, Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Dhekiakhowa Bor Namghar, Tocklai Tea Research Centre, Raja Maidam, Nimati Ghat, Sukapha Samannay Kshetra and Thengal Bhawan.
Places to shop in Jorhat
Jorhat is famous for silk sarees. 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 suits, kurtas, ‘Mekhela Chador’, ‘Gamosa’, ‘Xorai’ and ‘Japi’ from Jorhat. Further, the markets in Jorhat keep a great collection of traditional jewellery, bell metal sculptures, brassware and wooden handicrafts. The major shopping hubs in Jorhat include JPR Road, Garh Ali, AT Road, Chowk Bazar, Babbu Patty, Kachori Gali, Nirmal Chariali, Old Balibat, Bahadur Gaon Bura Path (New Balibat), Upahi Ali, KB Road, Marwari Patty and Mitha Pukhuri Road.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Jorhat is from October to March.
Modes of transport
Auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, rented taxis and daily ferry boats are the common means of transport in and around Jorhat.
Weather in Jorhat
The weather in Jorhat during summers (April to June) remains very hot and humid. The city experiences heavy rainfall between July and September. The weather in Jorhat becomes lovely in winters (November to February). The minimum temperature occasionally sinks below 10 degree Celsius during winters.
Airport in Jorhat
Jorhat Airport (IATA: JRH) is situated at Rowriah, about 7 km southwest of the city.