Top 4 Best Places Visiting in Dhemaji for Nature, Culture & Heritage

1.Malinithan 

One of the tourist spots in Dhemaji, a naturally beautiful district in Assam with north eastern fringes is the Malini Than. It is about 42 K.m. away from the district towards the North Eastern direction. This place of worship was constructed in tribute to Goddess Malini who has been worshipped here since the olden days. Being an important pilgrimage site among the Arunachal Pradesh hill range it is thronged by numerous devotees and pilgrims nearly all through the year. Various archaeological digs have taken place at this position among which flower designs, statue of gods, animals, broken panels have been found. Included among the best granite stone sculptures discovered in this place are Surya riding a chariot, a Nandi bull, Lord Indra with Airavata and could Ganesha on a mouse. This temple area has also known to been excavated many historical monuments.

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A visit to this temple offers a rivulet into the history of this place and the objects that are here belonging to the splutter, reveals a lot about the heritage and culture attatched to the place. From this site one can witness the panoramic view of the snow capped mountain ranges of Arunachal Pradesh. This holy place also kept much valuable books which were dug up by a research team.

Getting There
Direct car rentals from Murkong Selek Railway Station are available to travel to Malini Than through National Highway 52 that runs through this district.
There are lots of car hire services and vehicles which will take you directly to Malini Than from the locality town premises.

Best Time to Visit

The best period to visit the Dhemaji district of Assam is during October to February when the temperature drops down to 5 degree Celsius.

2.Gerukamukh

Dhemaji district has a wonderful backdrop in the arms of Assam and midst many of attractions of this district one of the major attractions is the Gerukamukh situated just 44 kms from Dhemaji. One of the special feature of Gerukamukh Sobansiri is that the largest Brahmaputra Tributary flows through these plains, coming from the Hills. The sandy bottom dotted throughout the river comprises cobble and boulder as well. This place is one among the most serene spots for organizing a picnic and warrant a day away with not just friends but colleague’s family too amid green valleys as well as paddy fields. Favourite activities like nature walk and angling at Gerukamukh are best done. The natural scenery of the place has it one of the sure visit sightseeing spots in Dhemaji.

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The surrounding and location of the place provides it with a beautiful and an excellent location for photography. If you have an undying passion to snap nature in your lens then this place is the best place to meet all of your demands. Spend full day in finest calambell will surely lit up in your holiday calender. Apart form as a tourist spots, Gerukamukh is also famous by a Hydro Electric Power Project which was recently generate in the district. The temples close by the website also, make it a worth to go to location. The religious populace of the district can be observed through the nearby Maa Manipuri Than and Malini Thal.

Getting There
Dhemaji district has suitable roadways, airways and railway that does make it an easy destination for travelers.

As far as the local transportation network is concerned, the district has a large number of public autos and buses that facilitate people in commuting within the town with ease. If you have to visit the remote areas then feel free to use the autorickshaws which fees is hardly anything to pay.

Best Time to Visit

This site at Dhemaji is most suited during the winter season when it is cool enough for a picnic.

3.Maa Manipuri Than

Maa Manipuri than is one among the Dhemaji places to visit in Assam and among the many attractions in this district one of the most visited pilgrimage places are the Maa Manipuri Than which is located to the western part of south western side of Dhemaji. This temple was constructed in the time of Ahom rule. It is an old temple is surrounded by thick grasslands and hills and is very much famous at Dhemaji as a sacred place. It is said that the temple was established by King Gaurinath Singh to enable people living in this place prepare themselves for the Mua Mariah spiritual regeneration. Today, numerous worshippers visit the sacred place in search of the divine blessings and also its cultural & historical significance. The people dwelling nearby to this location are renowned for making captivating arts and crafts.

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Dhemaji district has an intimate association with archeology because many ancient relics have been unearthed here and are situated just nearby Maa Manipuri Than, specifically to be known as Malini than (24 km) and Ghuguha Dol – you can easily reach both these places in local transport within no time by road.. There is a fishing and angling website nearly 28 kms from Maa Manipuri than. The other places to visit near are Bardoibum-Beelmukh Wildlife Sanctuary (30 kms), Gerukamukh (31 kms) and Ghugulani (77 kms).

Getting There
Traveling from the largest city of the state Guwahati to Dhemaji is quiet easy for the tourists. You can make use of local conveyance like hired cabs to reach the temple.

Going to other places within the district takes few hours for the tourists as many private and state government buses ply on the national highway roads at every period, auto-rickshaw are also available to take the tourists in reach local places.

Best Time to Visit

Winter season is the ideal time to travel the Dhemaji district to enjoy the scenic attraction in the backdrop of cool and chilling climate.

4.Ghuguha Dol

One of the notable historical places to visit in Dhemaji district of Assam are the Ghuguha Dol or Ghuguha Temple that is a significant place in the local people. If you want to move away from the city life then do plan a visit to this temple in the midst of serënopes made up of Dhemaji local by the river Brahmaputra. It is one of the most popular historical sites in Assam and is located for south western side of the district. Ghuguha Dol is always listed among the prime attractions of tourist attraction in Assam. Surrounded by the numerous mountain ranges of Arunachal Pradesh at all around, this temple takes beauty and culture of this place greater with it. As per the history this land is famous as son of Ahom ruler Bamuni Konwar was born here. Ghuguhi was mother of Bamuni Konwar, wife of Ahom king Tyao Khamti. This temple is believed to be built in the memory of Bamuni Konwar’s mother and hence is named Ghuguha Dol. This temple is looked as a shrine very sacred to the tribesman who reside there and as a tribute to the beautiful soul whose memory that shrine was constructed by they pour their roman prayers each day at the artificially caused hole, because this temple is considered to be universally holy and a place of prayer and rescue.

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The nearby huts of the temple are filled with stunning paddy fields and the deep blue sky at the back, wants it to be an excellent evening walk or picnic place. Malini Than is a nearby archaeological site situated at the Assam border – totally in ruins – a nature lover’s haven, a perfect retreat away from the dull town and enjoy the tranquility of nature. Maa Manipuri Than is yet far away to visit.

Getting There
The town has numerous private buses and autos that facilitate the tourists to reach Ghuguha Dol from Dhemaji bus stands. The local tourist sightseeing buses also offer several tours in relation to which the tourists can visit this temple as one of leading destinations.

Best Time to Visit

Travel in Dhemaji district of Assam can be done in the best months from October to March as the climate is quite pleasant throughout.

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