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10 Days / 9 Nights

Dibrugarh Tinsukia Exploration Package with Jor...

Dibrugarh(6N) → Tinsukia(1N) → Kaziranga(2N)

$585/person

10 Days / 9 Nights

Wildlife Tours of Assam with Jorhat Tour Package

Dibrugarh(0N) → Tinsukia(2N) → Jorhat(1N) → Kaziranga(2N) → Nameri(2N) → Manas(2N)

$588/person

3 Days / 2 Nights

Simply Jorhat

Jorhat(2N)

$ 82

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$72/person

3 Days / 2 Nights

Charming Jorhat and Majuli

Jorhat(1N) → Majuli(1N)

$ 106

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$90/person

6 Days / 5 Nights

Delightful Northeast Jorhat, Majuli, Dibrugarh ...

Jorhat(1N) → Majuli(1N) → Dibrugarh(1N) → Tezpur(1N) → Guwahati(1N)

$162/person

5 Days / 4 Nights

Gems of Assam Jorhat, Guwahati & More

Tezpur(1N) → Majuli(1N) → Jorhat(1N) → Kaziranga(1N) → Guwahati(1N)

$ 164

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$144/person

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"Tea Capital of India"

Jorhat Tourism

Famous for its culture, mosques, tombs, gardens and most importantly - its tea plantations, Jorhat is a culturally and commercially important city in the state of Assam. The headquarters of Jorhat district, this city is also known as the tea capital of India. It is located at a distance of about 305 Km from Guwahati and around 138 Km from Dibrugarh.

The beautiful, commercial, cultural and artistic city of Jorhat is the second largest in Assam. Tea plantations are the main agricultural areas around the city which also takes the shape of a tourist attraction given its simple natural charm. There are as many as 135 tea gardens in Jorhat. Apart from the tea plantations, Jorhat is home to other heritage sites and other natural reserves - Thengal Bhawan, Raja Maidam, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary and Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar are some of the major places of interest here. The Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar is the oldest and the most famous place of worship in Assam, which attracts a lot of tourists every year. The river island of Majuli, which is the world's largest river island is just 20 km away from this town and it can be accessed by ferries from Nimati Ghat.

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Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary

Dhekiakhowa Bor Namghar

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Raja Maidam

Cinnamora Tea Estate

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Top Hotels In Jorhat

9.5

Risong Family Guest House

$ 10 onwards

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ENCHANTING MAJULI

$ 24 onwards

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Bononi

$ 21 onwards

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Hotel Gulmohar Grand

$ 30 onwards

8.9

Rupali Tat Ghar and Homestay

$ 17 onwards

8.6

Amar Apun Ghor

$ 16 onwards

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The Tea Festival

The tea festival is held every year in Jorhat which is the hub of tea industries and famous for its beautiful tea gardens. If you are planning to visit Jorhat, do not miss this festival of ultimate excitement and fun. It is held during the winter season, between the months of November and January. During this festival, you will get to visit tea gardens, to play golf, safaris in jungles, tasting delicious food items, shopping and cultural entertainment.

You can also enjoy playing golf in 'Jorhat Gymkhana', which is the world's third oldest golf club. Apart from this, food fests and fairs are held. There are adventure sports also like river rafting. You will know the culture and will meet kind-hearted people of Assam. Besides pleasure and fun-filled activities, business conferences and trips are organised to address the issues of the tea industry. Delegates from different countries fly down to Jorhat to discuss the issues. So, a visit to Jorhat during tea festival will definitely make your trip more memorable and thrilling.

Restaurants and Local Food in Jorhat

The food of the north-eastern states differs quite a bit from the typical spicy and rich Indian food. The food of Assam is mild in spices, with simple and little cooking and is very natural. In Jorhat, you can experience this Assamese food in its authentic and splendid form.
The town will offer all the traditional sweets as well as sides to the course and an exquisite Assam's thali, that one must try. The local cuisines of the state include Khar, Tenga, Laksa, Poitbhat, Pitika and more. Also other than the local cuisines one can chose from Chinese, Continental and North Indian menus.
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Suggested Itinerary for Jorhat

Day 1- Reach Jorhat by morning. Check into your hotel and relax for a while. After this, you can start your day by visiting Raja Maidam park. It is located nearby from the main city. As per your choice, you can plan a picnic in this beautiful park. In the evening, you can head out to Burigosain Devalay temple.
Day 2- You can start your day by visiting Nimati Ghat early morning. There are ferry services to take you from Nimati Ghat to Majuli, the biggest river island. After lunch, head out to Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. Since it is 30 km away from the city, it will take around 4 hours including the travel time. After this, if you have time, you can go to Jorhat Planetarium.
Day 3- You can visit Sukhapa Samannya Kshetra. Make sure to start early to avoid traffic. Then, you can head out to the famous Assamese temple, Dhekiakhowa Bor Namghar. In the evening, visit the first tea garden of Assam, Cinnamora Tea Estate. It is just 7 km from the city centre so travelling time will not be longer.
Day 4- If you are here for one more day, then you can visit Kaziranga National Park. It takes 2 hours to reach the reserve from Jorhat.

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How to Reach Jorhat

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You can easily travel to Jorhat via rail, road or air transport. Rowraih Airport is situated 7 km away from the main city and is well-connected to prominent cities. Regular bus services of different types are also available. Alternatively, you can also hire a taxi from nearby cities like Guwahati and Imphal. You can also choose to travel by train. Jorhat has two railway station located at a distance of 18 km and 2 km respectively.

How to reach Jorhat by flight

Jorhat has its own airport called as Rowraih Airport. It is located 7 km away from the city. This domestic airport is well-connected to prominent cities of India like Banglore, Kolkata and Guwahati. You can easily board a flight to Jorhat airport and from there hire a taxi to reach the city.

How to reach Jorhat by road

There are regular buses and taxis available connecting Jorhat to cities like Guwahati, Shillong and Ahmedabad. The roads are considerably smooth. As per your budget, you can choose between types of buses operating between Jorhat and your city.

How to reach Jorhat by train

There are two railway stations in Jorhat- Mariani Junction and Jorhat Town Railway Station. The former is the main junction of Jorhat city and is connected to major cities of India. It is located at a distance of 18 km from the city centre. It takes around half an hour to reach the city. While the latter is situated nearby at a distance of 2 km from the heart of the city. From both stations, you can easily hire a taxi to reach Jorhat.

Local transport in Jorhat

Hired cabs are the easiest and most convenient way to get around. Daily Ferry Boats to the world's largest river island of Majuli can also be boarded from Jorhat and most of those travel arrangements can be made straight from the city hotels.

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Kolkata to Jorhat	1,252 km	1 day 2 hours	View Details
Delhi to Jorhat	2,179 km	1 day 13 hours	View Details
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The top places near to Jorhat are Majuli which is 21 km from Jorhat, Kaziranga national park which is located 75 km from Jorhat, Itanagar which is located 70 km from Jorhat, Sibsagar which is located 49 km from Jorhat, Lilabari which is located 60 km from Jorhat

What are the things to do in Jorhat?

The top things to do in Jorhat are Majuli, Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Dhekiakhowa Bor Namghar, Nimati Ghat, Raja Maidam, Cinnamora Tea Estate. You can see all the places to visit in Jorhat here

How much does a package cost for Jorhat?

The packages for Jorhat start at INR 6000 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

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What is the best time to visit Jorhat?

Summers in Jorhat are hot and humid with temperatures ranging between 15 to 28 degrees Celcius. Avoid visiting Jorhat during this time. From July onwards, monsoon season sets in. Incessant rainfall is observed till September. The best time to visit Jorhat is the winter season in which the temperature is not too low. The weather is pleasantly cool to explore the city.
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Who should visit Jorhat?

Perfect for those who want to know the gist of Assam and its culture. Great for nature lovers. Since Jorhat has wildlife sanctuaries, it is also good for wildlife lovers.

What is not so good about Jorhat?

Hot and humid summers. You might face problem in understanding the language.

What is famous about Jorhat?

Beautiful tea gardens. Pleasant weather in winters. Assamese are known for their kind and loving nature.

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Simply Jorhat

Charming Jorhat and Majuli

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"Tea Capital of India"

Jorhat Tourism

Places To Visit In Jorhat

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More on Jorhat Travel

The Tea Festival

Restaurants and Local Food in Jorhat

Suggested Itinerary for Jorhat

Best Time to Visit Jorhat

Nearby Places

How to Reach Jorhat

How to Reach Overview

How to reach Jorhat by flight

How to reach Jorhat by road

How to reach Jorhat by train

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