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Angling and Fishing

At Gerukamukh Subansiri is a distributary of the Brahmaputra touching the plains from the hills. This makes the spot a great spot for fish to thrive. Locals fish here regularly for their daily fare. Recreationally during the On Season, which is generally the winter season, many tourists can try their hand at the sport of Angling.

Located at a distance of about 46 Kms in the southwest direction from Dhemaji, Bordoibam Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary is shared between the districts of Dhemaji and Lakhimpur. Covering an area of around 11.25 sq.km, this bird sanctuary is the breeding for many bird species, most notably the Whistling Teal. It was in 1996 that the then government of Assam officially declared this region a wildlife sanctuary. The best time to visit the bird sanctuary is in the winter season when many migratory birds land here to escape the harsh winters in northern Asia. Common bird sightings here include the fishing eagle and the adjutant stork. Among the prized bird species to be spotted here include Chestnut Bittern, Openbilled Stork, Indian Roller and Blackheaded Oriole. Aquatic flora dominates the sanctuary due to it mostly being a water body. Semi-aquatic vegetation and trees are found along the banks of the Bil. Read More

Gerukamukh, located at a distance of around 45 Kms from Dhemaji, is one of the most beautiful natural spots in the state of Assam. Here, the river Subansiri, the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra, meets it. This region surrounded by rolling hills and dense evergreen forests is a popular picnic spot for locals during the winter months. Another favourite activity here is angling, which is done by both tourists and locals alike. Gerukamukh is also important due to it being the location for the under-construction Subansiri Dam, known officially as the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Power Project. This, when completed, will be the largest hydroelectric power project in India and be able to generate large amounts of hydroelectric power for Assam and other states as needed. Read More

A temple and a revered historical site, Ghuguha Dol was constructed in the memory of queen Ghuguhi, who was the wife of then Ahom King, Tyao Khamti. The legend associated with this temple is that Bamuni Konwar, son of Tyao Khamti and his wife Ghuguhi, had taken his first breath on the very premises where this temple stands. One can reach the temple by road, towards the south-east direction from Dhemaji at a distance of 20 Kms.

Located at a distance of 25 Km in the south-west direction of Dhemaji, Maa Manipuri Than is a temple, established by the then Ahom King, Gourinath Singha in tribute to the Manipuries for their aid in controlling Mua-Mariah renaissance during the later period of Ahom reign. The site is frequented by a large number of devotees and pilgrims throughout the year.

Malinithan, situated 32 Kms from Dhemaji in the state of Arunachal Pradesh is a site of ancient temple ruins. It is located at the foot of the Siang hills of Assam, close to the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. A favourite among history buffs and archaeologists, this site has many relics within its ruins. This site holds great religious importance for locals and is also a popular tourist spot. As the name suggests, this shrine was dedicated to Goddess Malini, also known as Parvati. Some historical artifacts have been discovered and excavated at this site which makes the mystery of this place even more enigmatic. The ruins of the temple suggest that it was built with granite stones under the Aryan influence. The archaeological finds at this site include many idols of Durga and Shiva, indicating that Shakti was worshipped by the masses in this region. Read More