Best Places Visiting in Goalpara for Culture, Nature & Heritage

1.Dadan Hill

Goalpara district of Assam is a fantastic holiday spot which is embellished with many known tourist places. One of the tourist places is the Dadan hill from where Shiva temple is located. Dadanποι,who was abashied general of king, of Sonitpur called Bana had got pierced a wild elephant here with a spear while it used to obstruct him when he sat in meditation. He was a sect of shivaji disciple and had constructed a temple on top of the hill. A sculpture of the elephant composed from rock is found too on the bank of Dariduri River. Although the place is of great religious significance, the point with the green mountains on one side is also appreciated for its charming views.

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Due to the religious significance of the place, a number of people, especially people belonging to the Raba community visit this place quite often. Also is an important archaeological site, because here there are many rock sculpture and figurines of old times. In addet, this is favourite place by hikers. Moreover, the beauty of either mountain, river or forest oversees to visitors a pleasant experience of their vacationing in this place.

Getting There
From Goalpara Bus stand, buses are available to several destinations. Cabs are also accessible to reach the place.

Best Time to Visit

If one wished to go up to the Dadan Hill, the ideal time for the trip will be between October and March or April. The winter is preferably the right season for visiting the place, though the early summers are not that too hot. However, it is not advisable to visit during the monsoon, assuming that heavy rains might interrupt your travels.

2.Urpad Beel Lake 

Urpad Beel Lake, one of the largest lakes in lower Assam, is located in Agia, 9 km towards capital city of Assam, Guwahati from Goalpara town. It is another natural lying in the district of Goalpara and abounds of natural resources, which after all makes possibility to earn a living for a number of dwellers of the region. For instance, the lake is teemed with fish, thus fishing is amongst the major professions in the locales here. Numbers of water plants such as water lily water hyacinth etc. are also found in this lake, it thus beautifies to the viewer. Many birds of which are indigene including adjutant stork, egret, whistling teal, king fisher, etc. Apart from migratory birds the lake is also home to thousands of migratory creatures.

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The prime attraction of the place is bird watching, especially between October and March when this place is also visited by a number of migratory birds. The place is also of particular interest to the nature lovers and the photographers, who have a busy time capturing the images of the same flora and fauna of the lake.

Getting There
The nearest bus stop will be of Goalpara town for which after that taxis, cars and buses are available and it is also not a very long drive from to the lake Urpad Beel and Goalpara.

Best Time to Visit

If you are here to visit at Urgad Beel lake then make sure, that you have already planned your trip between the month of October and March.
Not only weather remains pleasant during this time you are able to view many migratory birds of different species in the lake. One should be warned not to visit this place during the monsoon period as the rains make the journey not so easy and the sight of wildlife all but gone.

3.Nandeswar Devalaya

Goalpara is one of the districts in the eastern state of Assam which is situated at western side of town Guwahati. The district has many places of tourist interest,of religious as well as of historical importance. Of the many famous spiritual locations in the district, the Nandeswar Devalaya is one among the oldest tempples situted at the top of Nandeswar hill. Temple was built in 10AD and it is still maintained to good condition by relevant authorities. The significance of the shrine is that it is constructed in praise of Lord Shiva and a host of devotees and locals visiting nearby come to the temple for a prayer and desired favours, This temple has a magnificent river Dudhnoi flowing beside giving a very peaceful as well as soothing surrounding. The Nandeswar hill provide s a charming view of township from top of hill.

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Some of the more important pilgrim sites that have to be seen in Goalpara are Paglatek Shiv Mandir, is Sri Surya Pahar and Shyamrai Satra.

Getting There
The place has a large number of state run buses which enables the visitors to sightsee locally.

Best Time to Visit

There are months of October to May considered as the best time to visit the Goalpara district.
The temple observes a handful festivals of Hindus with grandeur some of which are Shivratri, Durga puja and Dol Jatra. In the occasion of Maha Shivratri women restrain from eating & drinking for the whole day & later then go to the temple to make their offering before the Lord. A large number of devotees also throng the temple premise during this time of the year.

4.Pir Majhar 

Goalpara district of Assam situated at the foot hill of Meghalaya is blessed with richly endow natural beauty and peaceful environment. Among the principal sight seeing places located here, Pir Majhar in at the center of the district. You can here see the grave that has been built in late Pir name of the tomb Hazarat Sayed Abul Kasem Kharasani. Sayed Abul Kasem was a great Bawa who came in this world at a place name Fatima Killa. From his early age onwards, he had embarked upon a spiritual sojourn in our country and he arrived at a place of our country called Rangpur which is now a district of Bangladesh. He is often visiting the Goalpara district to preach people staying here. The tomb is was situated within the picturesque scenery of evergreen forests and the lavish landscapes. The edges of horizon visible from here is decorated with beautiful high ranges.

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Besides, it near to so many important historical places. This place is famously visited by the tourists from whole country of all religions. On the death day of this great personality, Urs is been celebrated every year for the honor of him. Thousands of people of all religions look into this place, lasting ceremony every year.

Getting There
To visit Pir Majhar, you can drive down a rented car from Goalpara district’s main centre or catch a local bus. From Guwahati airport one can board many taxis; in the very same way from New Bongaigaon railway station there are many transportation facilities that will drive you to Pir Majhar directly. Guests have the option to use taxis or buses to reach this place from all neighboring towns and cities.

Best Time to Visit

Summers at Goalpara are not overly harsh but the rainfall due to the monsoon is quite heavy in the district. Best time for holidays in here is 10 and February months.

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