Top 5 Best Places Visiting in Marigaon for Culture, Nature & Heritage

1.Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary 

Located in the Morigaon district of Assam in Brahmaputra River floodplains, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for the higher density of one-horned rhinoceros. With an coverage of 38.8 sq kms, When out of this 16 sq kms has one-horned rhinos. Other than rhinos, Pobitora is also found to be an inhabitant of leopard, wild boar, barking deer and wild buffalo and about 275 species of birds and distinct reptiles species. The reserve is also home to two Critically Endangered, four Endangered, eight Vulnerable and three Near Thomendabit species. Marsh Babbler (Pellorneum palustre) being the state’s plains endemic bird species, is rampant in Pobitora. The permanent bodies of water, then, also known as Beel are spawning grounds for numerous variety of fish and they also draw significant number of waterfowl, as migrant as well like many mammal species.

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View one-horned rhinoceros and hundreds of reptiles and birds. A jeep safari here must be done.

Getting There
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is just about 48 km from Guwahati which comes connected with other major cities of India through road, railway and air by Guwahati. Therefore one can first reach to Guwahati and then hire taxi for reaching Pobitora.

Best Time to Visit

The ideal time to visit Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is from November to March when the weather remains pleasant cool.

2.Mayong

There is village residing in Morigaon district of the North Eastern state of Assam in India which is popularly known as black magic capital of India. This village is named as Mayong or Mayang and as per one version the etymological meaning of this term is Maya in Sanskrit which means an illusion. However, there are other opinions also, which bring it to be derived from the Dimasa word Miyong for elephant, or Ma for mother. Only 40 km away from the capital city of Guwahati, the village is quite famous as the dwelling place of all the blackmagic sadhus and witches. It is said that individuals here are shifted to different animals or individuals in origin just disappear in the region. History of this area tells us that human sacrifices were practically conducted in this very place till the early modern age. The instruments discovered during recent excavation show that human sacrifice was probably in vogue up to the beginning of the Ahom rule. But still this place is a famous tourist place due to rich wildlife and its various adventure sports facilities.

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Mayong village is a village which is spilling in the elements of wildlife, thus is a variety of the guests, go there to see the wild animals. The Pobitara Wildlife Sanctuary, lying adjacent to the village is a major attraction. Along with this, the adventure lovers come to Mayong to enjoy various kinds of adventure sports, for example, river games and backbone trekking. The location itself is home to several archaeological artefacts as well, and so people interested in archaeology and the history of the place, apart from this, people keen on learning about the history of black magic can visit this location.

Getting There
Reaching to Mayong is not too complicated as it is not far away from the capital city of Guwahati. Buses, car rentals are available from Guwahati, which will transport you to Mayong.

Best Time to Visit

Those coming to visit Mayong, it is advisable on avoiding the time of monsoon as since the month of rains, the zesty activities of tourist such as river tourism and adventure tourism falls on low profile. The ideal period to go to the place is between November to March when the climate stays pleasant. Late summer would be warm and balmy in the village.

3.Kachasila Hill

Kachasila is a hill of Morigaon district in Assam. The hill is located very near to the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, a tourist destination of the district. At the summit of the Kachasila Hill, lies a temple that is 9th century A.D and hence of historical importance, religious significance being the secondary effect. The temple houses an idol of Lord Shiva along with his consort Parvati and number of sculptures of the elephant god Lord Ganesha, a son of Lord Shiva ad Parvati according to the Hindu mythology, is located in the temple premise. The statues have great artistic value and many tourists go to the place to have a glimpse of them. There are a number of hotels, where the tourists can reside in this place.

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View with the picturesque view from the top of Kachasila Hill. Also augmented to it is the ancient temple complex that embodies a number of wonderful statues of the Hindu deities, Lord Shiva, Parvati, and Lord Ganesha. Aside from general tourists, several researchers, and archaeologists also visit this place. there is the pobitora sanctuary nearby along with the biggest dry fish market of asia, they are famous turnsist destinations.

Getting There
Kachasila Hill is near to the National Highway and therefore could be accessed by taxis. Private buses and state buses are also available to the town of Morigaon. The Nearest Air port to Approximate place is Borjhor in Guwahati. Jagi Road is another nearby railway station to this place.

Best Time to Visit

The ideal time to visit the Kachasila Hill are the months of November, December, February. January is also quite chilly, and it is therefore best to steer clear of the month. Additionally, peak summer and monsoon seasons are not time ideal to visit the Kachasila Hill, as the weather becomes quite unfavourable for traveling.

4.Deosal 

Deosal is a place of tourist value for Shiva temple and located at Morigaon district of Assam. Jagi Road town is just 4 km far with Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary about 1 km away of this place. The Lord Shiva temple is an antique temple that draws anyone who wishes to learn more about history and old art and architecture. This was also once the ashrama of Maharishi Valmiki in Hindu mythology, and were it appropriate place where Sita had lived with her twin sons Lava and Kusha after abandonment of Lord Ram.

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In the Deosal Shiva temple is observed Shivaratri in a routes of colourful fair and all the poojas. This is the time, when a large number of devotees comes in this place to participate in the festival of Shivaratri. Apart from this there are few other attractive places in its close vicinity like Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Mayong Village the black magic capital of India.

Getting There
It is located on the National Highway 37 and therefore quite easy to reach the Deosal temple as taxis, cars and buses are reachable. Deosal in Jagi Road town and Deosal railway station is only approximately 4 km aways which helps transport to go easily.

Best Time to Visit
If you are interested in the religion part of the temple, wish to participate in the fair, the best time to visit the Deosal temple of Morigaon is in the Shivaratri .

5.Sivakunda Waterfall 

At the Amsoi hills of the Morigaon district of Assam an incredibly beautiful waterfall is situated, called the Sivakunda Waterfall. Located amidst forest mainly of Assam teak and Sal, the water fall has been famous of the grand beauty of nature. Blocked by the stones of the hill, the milky white has an irrigation all flow down to a small bright spot of water. There is a fall bridge as well, from where the mesmerizing road of water can be seen. The place is also a picnic spot, and locals make merry on the banks generally during winter seasons. There are some places like the Circuit House Morigaon and few of the cottages to accommodate tourists who come here for a visit.

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The Sivakunda falls also has a huge nature photographers and tourists as it has so much of beauty. The tranquil beauty of the waterfall, located in midst of lush green forest stirs the heart of many people to visit this place. It is also famous as the picnic spot for the residents. There are fa few other places connected with water fall kholkakat reserve forest, pobitora sanctuary, etc.

Getting There
The waterfall lies about 10 km away from the National Highway 37 and can be covered by the taxi easily . The nearest airport from here is Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport which is located at Guwahati. The nearest railway station is also Guwahati, located nearly 85 km away from this stand.

Best Time to Visit

The ideal time to visit this place is between the months of October to March. Post monsoon, the fishing point is on the peak.

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