Top Things to Do in the Jorhat | Must-See Attractions & Experiences

Plan Your Travel To Jorhat

Places To Visit In Jorhat

Lachit Borphukan’s Maidam

Lachit Borphukan’s Maidam, named after the famous Ahom General, Lachit Borphukan is one of the most interesting attractions in Jorhat. This maidam has a memorial stone which was constructed in the memory of the 16th-century warrior of this city. It is often recommended to visit this attraction in order to pay tribute to this great soul and is definitely worth a visit. Borphukan was known to be a brave fighter and skilled warrior. During the battle over Guwahati at Saraighat in 1671, he was able to defeat the Mughals under the command of Ramsingh and was commemorated for his bravery. However, soon after, Borphukan passed away due to a serious health problem. As a result, in order to honour the efforts made by Borphukan during the war against the Mughals, Swargadeo Udayaditya constructed this maidam in 1672 where Lachit Borphukan’s remains were eventually laid. This maidam is still well-decorated and reminds everyone of the Ahom rule in Jorhat. Read More

This is a fortified structure nearly 15km from Jorhat. It was constructed by King Pratap Sinha to protect his kingdom from the neighbouring kingdoms. The garh comprises three parts out of which, Mera Garh is at Majuli.

A historical site created by the King Rajeshwar Sinha, the Magolus or the Manipuris were built after he got married to the Manipuri princess, Kuranganayani. This attraction was thus, built as a symbol of love and what a king can do for his significant other. Even though in ruins today, Magolu Khat is definitely worth a visit. This place was built decades ago and not a lot of people visit this attraction. Nevertheless, this place has its own beauty for it represents the relationship between the two states, Assam and Manipur. Till date, the memoirs and aura of the love between King Rajeshwar Sinha and princess Kuranganayani prevail on this site, making Magolu Khat a majestic attraction in its own way. So for those who are interested in Assamese and Manipuri history and culture, this attraction should definitely be on their list when in Jorhat. Read More

Often referred to as the “One-man forest”, MolaiForest is a famous forest on Majuli Island in Jorhat, Assam. It is named after Jadav Payeng, a forestry worker and environmental activist. When the forest was abandoned by the forestry division of Golaghat District in 1983, Jadav single-handedly put in 30 years of effort into making this a full-fledged 1360-acre forest reserve which has also been the site for a number of documentaries and films. Molai Forest is located on the banks of River Brahmaputra and is home to Indian Tigers, Indian Rhinoceros, deer, monkeys, rabbits, a number of apes and a variety of birds including vultures. Around 100 elephants visit this forest annually and stay for 6 months, giving around 10 claves in this forest. As for flora, this forest has a number of trees including Arjun, Pride of India, valcol, silk trees, cotton trees, Delonix Regia, moj, bamboo and royal poinciana. Visitors can spend quality time here by taking pictures of the beautiful scenery of this forest or taking a forest trek around this river island. All in all, this attraction is definitely worth a visit for those who want to take in the aura and essence of a pure man-made forest. Read More

One of the most important ports of the state, the Nimati ghat serves as a link for ferry boats that operate from the river port to the Majuli Island, Kamalabari and Auniati.

Nimati Ghat, or just Nimati, is one of the most essential ports in Assam. It is the only entry point to the largest river island in the world, Majuli and it serves as a link for ferries that go to Auniata and Kamalabari. This Ghat is located near the Brahmaputra river and is significant not only for local villages here but also for upper Assam. The ferries that run from Nimati Ghat to Majuli are government-run. Hence, they are simplistic wooden boats that have long benches on the side, facing each other. Right from locals singing folk songs to touching the water of river Brahmaputra to witnessing the sunset, especially from the upper deck of the boat. Apart from that, Nimati Ghat also serves as a commercial carrying centre, financial institution and an administrative headquarters for Assam. It is truly a one-of-a-kind and off-beat attraction which is a must-visit when in Jorhat. Read More

Located North of Jorhat, the beautiful Raja Maidam is a vault that preserves ashes of the erstwhile King Purandar Sinha. This maidam was constructed after his death, on 1st October 1894. It is now a pretty park.

Sukapha Samannay Kshetra was constructed in the memory of Sukapha, the first Ahom king of Assam. An excavation is undergoing here hoping to find remains of the Ahom Kingdom.

The official place where the first Assamese newspaper was released, Thengal Bhawan has now become a leading attraction in Jorhat. It was built in 1880 by Raibahadur Siva Prasad Barooah and the first newspaper was printed in the local language in 1929, called the Assamese Weekly. This attraction, even though is very simplistic, is definitely a go-to spot for anyone who visits Jorhat. When this newspaper was first distributed, it was called Dainik Batori. Unfortunately, it was sent from a remote village where there was no post office. However, Barooah made it a point to make this a daily newspaper which was soon distributed throughout India. Barooah remained the owner of this newspaper and Bagmibar Nilamani Phukan was the editor. The Assamese Weekly is the first-ever newspaper to be printed in Assamese and holds a huge amount of significance in Assamese history. Therefore, for anyone who is interested in the printing press or the history of Assam, must take some time out to visit this attraction. Read More

Tocklai Team Center, also known as Tocklai Tea Research Center or Tocklai Experimental Station for Tea Research is a laboratory and research institute sited near River Tocklai in Jorhat, Assam. Established in 1911, this tea station is marked as one of the largest and oldest tea stations in the world and is definitely a must-visit spot for all the tea-lovers. Initially constructed by the national government, tea industry, Indian states of Assam and Bengal, Tocklai is now the centre of research in consolidation with the Scientific Department of Indian Tea Association (ITA) and the Tea Research Association (TRA). The intention behind this centre is to improve tea development by discovering a range of methods for expanding the dietary estimation of the drink. This centre has 8 main research departments: botany, soil, agronomy, engineering, biochemistry, tea tasting, plant protection, statistics, manufacturing technology and agricultural economics. Read More