Top 5 Best Places Visiting in Jorhat for Tea Gardens, Culture & Nature

1. Wildlife Safari – Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park is the major tourist attractions in the whole Assam, especially when one is living close to Jorhat. The Kaziranga National Park is a well-guarded place and covers large floodplains of Brahmaputra. Quaint natural scenic splendor of this location will certainly enable you unwind your mind and rest the body with complete ease.

This park hosts the maximum habitat for One-horned rhinoceros population and centres of tigers, bisons, elephants. Each existing species of the animal found in the Kaziranga National Park is amazing. You may also view more number of Ganges River Dolphins which swim in the water of this sanctuary.

The park is home to many of the migratory species of birds that visit this place during various seasons of the year. Visiting Kaziranga is among the best recommended things to do in Jorhat anytime.

Best time to visit:

November to April.
Timings- park is open 24 hours on all the days of the week.
Entry Fees: Rs. 100 for Indians, Rs. 650 for foreigners. Elephant safaris cost Rs. 900 for Indians and Rs. 1,950 rupees for individuals of other nationalities.

2. Tribe Culture Tour – Majuli Island

One the 2 favourite things to do in Jorhat, is to take war tribe culture tour to Majuli island. You will have to take a cruise navigating through the Brahmaputra river to be able to reach the Majuli Island. Majuli is the biggest river island of this area. During the sail in the cruise there will be a sight of natural environment of the surrounding.

On the island you will be amazed how close to nature you will be with and you will be experience the different customs and traditions of the tribes. You will be accommodated within the bamboo traditional cottages when you reach to the island. If you want to get to know more about the Viashnav religion then you will have to visit the Sattras or monasteries. During your time in this island one can explore tribal village and how they live and enjoy with some tribal cuisine and many more things.

Best time to visit;

November to May.

3. Day Outing – Sivasagar

One of the must do things in Jorhat is visit Sivasagar to see an unparallel view of the lush greenery which you have certainly been surrounded so far. Legacy of Ahom dynasty has a lot of heritage sites in this place which have been turned into the mainstream hotspots to see in the recent years.

Some of the most ancient structures in which you can behold here comprise Sivadol Temple, Tai-Ahom Museum and the Rang Ghar Pavilion. Spend a wonderful time sitting by the riverside and capture some very nice clicks.

You shouldn’t miss visiting Joysagar lake, Talatal Ghar and Charaideo Maidan that are few of the popular places around the Sivasagar area too. The bliss you feel in Sivasagar will remain in your life for ever.

Best time to visit:

October to February

4. Boat Ride – Nimati Ghat

If you are in search of waters of Brahmaputra, then nearest you need to Nimati Ghat to see. Apart from being an important port area which cements the different sections of the area via ferries and steamboats, it is also this ghat area. Nimati Ghat is the point of entry from where you will have to board a launch to Majuli Island.

You can also visit near by other place that includes Auniata and Kamalabari. Take pleasure in the local delicacies and raw seafood at the local hawker centers found here. Book your seats in one of the riverboats and witness the stunning view of the sunset getting into the arms of Brahmaputra towards the end of the day. Nimati Ghat is truly beyond the beat and one of the things to do in Jorhat to do.

Best time to visit:

October to March. Dont do the monsoon season at all cost.

5. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary – Visit

If you are trying to figure out about activities to do in Jorhat then you can surely finish your Jorhat trip by going to Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary. Located at least 20 kms from the main town of Jorhat, entry to the Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary by way laydown involves a winding drive through the murky basin of Goruma River amidst occasional fields, tea estates, and environs where ang Eugenia excelsa, an alternate name for – Eugenia malacocantha and not Eugenia emplemeni, it seems – a synonym of the Karai or Lychee – is predominantly found. You will get to see an astonishing hoolock gibbon population in the refuge.

It is bounded by a Brahmaputra river of one side and tea estates on the other. There are more than 40 species of hoolock gibbons are also found here. Other species to be seen here include langur, stump-tailed macaque, pigtail macaque, Assamese macaque, etc. If you are lucky then you will even come across with herd of elephants. It is a great place to spend the day with your family.

Best time to visit:

year round.

Entry Fees:

entry is Rs.250 and DSLR carrying charges is Rs.500.

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