Places To Visit In Jorhat Sightseeing

Majuli Island owns the credit of being the largest riverine island in the world. Declared as world natural heritage site by UNESCO, Majuli Island is at a distance of 20 kms from Jorhat on the mighty Brahmaputra River. The scenic place has a rich cultural and religious association. The first neo-Vaishnavite monastery was established here by Sankardeva, a saint belonging to the 15th century.

Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 15 km from Jorhat. Spread across 1915 hectares of land, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary was declared the status in 1997. The unique feature of the sanctuary is that primates of different species are commonly found here, which are very rarely seen in other wildlife sanctuaries.

Kakochang Waterfalls offers magnificent view. Situated 13 kms from Jorhat’s Bokakhat, the breathtaking waterfall attracts tourists in great numbers. The ruins of Numaligarh, which are of archaeological importance, can be viewed from Kakochang Waterfall.

Gymkhana Club, which ranks amongst the oldest clubs in India, is located 4 km from Jorhat. It is also the third oldest golf club in the world, which is still in use. Gymkhana Club was established with a view to entertain British tea plantation workers in 1876. Later, it was shifted to the present place in 1885. Ever since its inauguration, Gymkhana Club served a venue for conducting horse races. For about half a century.

Tocklai Tea Research Centre is amongst the world’s largest as well as oldest tea research stations. Established in 1911, the centre has helped the world gain more scientific knowledge on tea. Various researches on the cultivation and processing of tea are conducted here. The centre aims to enhance tea’s nutritional value and conducts researches towards achieving it.

Bangalpukhari, the water tank in Jorhat’s south, was constructed in 1739 by Rupsingh Bangal. Badam Barphukan, a notorious governor of Ahom, who had tortured the people as well as the Burmese soldiers he had captured, was killed by Rupsingh Bangal. He was rewarded for his bravery. Using the money he received as a reward, Rupsingh Bangal built the water tank.

Cinnamora Tea Estate, which is Assam’s first tea estate, was established in the year 1850. It is situated at a distance of 10 km from Jorhat.

Lachit Borphukan of the 16th century is considered the bravest general of Ahom dynasty who defeated the mighty Mughals in 1672 at Saraighat war. Lachit Borphukan’s Maidam was constructed to honor the great warrior.

Thengal Bhavan owns the credit of being the site from where the first daily newspaper in India was published. The Bhavan was constructed by Raibahadur Shiva Prasad Barooah in the year 1880. The year 1929 saw the establishment of printing press in the site by him to enable printing of weekly newspapers in local language.