Places to Visit in Jorhat

Top attractions and must-see spots in Jorhat

  • Bangalpukhuri Tank

    A 17th century Ahom era water tank in Jorhat, built during the reign of King Gadadhar Singha.

  • Bilvesvar Siva Temple

    An Ahom era Shiva temple near Jorhat, prized for its architecture and quiet devotional atmosphere.

  • Burigosain Devalay

    A centuries old temple in Jorhat dedicated to the local deity Burigosain, an incarnation of Kali.

  • Cinnamora Tea Estate

    The first tea garden established in Assam, offering tours through Jorhat''s tea plucking and processing traditions.

  • Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar

    A Vaishnavite prayer hall near Jorhat founded in 1461, home to a continuously burning ceremonial lamp.

  • Garakhiadol Temple

    A folk Shiva temple near Jorhat, formed around a local legend about a shepherd''s sacrifice.

  • Gazpur

    The ruins of a royal elephant enclosure near Jorhat, once meant to house a thousand elephants.

  • Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary

    A wildlife sanctuary near Jorhat and India''s only home to the hoolock gibbon, alongside langurs and rare birds.

  • Jagannath Temple

    A local Jagannath temple in Jorhat, offering a quieter counterpoint to the city''s larger Shiva shrines.

  • Jorhat Gymkhana Club

    A British era sports club in Jorhat, built in 1876 and still hosting the annual Governor''s Cup.

  • Jorhat Science Centre & Planetarium

    A science centre and planetarium in Jorhat, popular with families and school groups for its exhibits.

  • Lachit Borphukan's Maidam

    A memorial in Jorhat honouring General Lachit Borphukan, celebrated for defeating the Mughals in 1671.

  • Ladai Garh

    The ruins of a 17th century Ahom fort near Jorhat, once used for military defence.

  • Nimati Ghat

    A busy river port on the Brahmaputra near Jorhat, the main ferry connection to Majuli island.

  • Raja Maidam

    The burial mounds of Ahom royalty near Jorhat, including King Purandar Singha and his queen.

  • Sukapha Samannay Kshetra

    A memorial park and cultural centre in Jorhat honouring Chaolung Sukapha, the thirteenth century founder of the Ahom dynasty.

  • Thengal Manor

    A heritage bungalow in Jorhat built in 1880, showcasing the lifestyle of Assam''s colonial era tea planters.

  • Tocklai Tea Research Institute

    The world''s oldest and largest tea research institute, established in Jorhat in 1911 to advance scientific tea cultivation.

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