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Reasons to Visit Jorhat

Jorhat is a great base for visiting

Jorhat is a beautiful city with a history and culture that is worth exploring. Its lush forests, hills and rivers provide an idyllic setting for picnics and nature walks, while its local cuisine offers delicious regional delicacies. Jorhat is also known for its annual Raas Leela dance drama festival, which attracts visitors from all over India.

Nearby Majuli Island, the world's largest river island and a hub of Assamese culture.

Majuli Island is a beautiful island in the middle of the Brahmaputra River. It’s home to a unique culture and traditions that have been passed down through generations. It’s also an excellent place to visit if you want to learn more about Assamese culture, as it has been one of India's most important historical sites for centuries.

Majuli is an ideal base from which you can explore all that Jorhat has to offer: there are plenty of attractions near by such as Nalagiri Hill or Kalpi Fort (the former residence of Maharaja Krishnachandra), but if time allows, then we recommend taking advantage of our long list of activities available here at Hotel Piyavati Holiday Resort & Spa!

Discover Tea Gardens 

Jorhat Gardens and parks are surrounded by tea gardens that offer scenic vistas, fascinating tours, and delicious tea tastings.  Jorhat is a great base for visiting the nearby Majuli Island, the world's largest river island and a hub of Assamese culture. The river island has become an important tourist destination due to its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage sites. You can also take boat rides down its many waterways—a must-do if you're visiting this area!

This sanctuary is home to the endangered hoolock gibbon and other rare species of animals and birds.

Jorhat is a great place to visit. The city has a rich history and culture, which you can explore by visiting the nearby Majuli Island, the world's largest river island and a hub of Assamese culture. If you don't mind spending some time on your feet exploring markets, temples and shops there are plenty of activities to keep you busy while staying in Jorhat Temples and pilgrimage sites.

Attend Raas Leela Festival

Jorhat is famous for its annual Raas Leela festival, a traditional dance drama performed during the Hindu festival of Navaratri. The story goes that when Lord Krishna married Rukmini, he was disguised as a Brahmin and she as a milkmaid. The two were opposed by their respective families who wanted them to marry someone else instead. One night, while Rukmini was sleeping on her palanquin (a platform carried on wheels), it overturned and she fell into the fire pit where many demons lived; one of them seduced her into eating his food without knowing it was poison. She died soon after consuming it but not before cursing him so that his entire family would die if he ever married again!

The next day, when Krishna learned about what happened between him and Rukmini he decided to take revenge against all those involved in this incident: first by killing all those involved directly involved with creating trouble between him & Rupkumini such as Durvasa Muni's son Shambhu Pratap Singh ji etc., then by cursing them all through shakti puja ritual followed by performing ras leela dance drama where they recited curses along with other rituals like kamandalu (oil lamp) offering ceremony done during holy days throughout India

Learn about the Ahom Dynasty

Jorhat was the seat of the Ahom Kingdom, a powerful dynasty that ruled Assam for over 600 years. You can visit the historic monuments and learn about their legacy.

The city has several museums to explore, including one dedicated to Gandhi's life in India. The museum is located in his hometown, which makes it easy to get there on public transport or by bicycle if you're visiting during your stay in Jorhat.

Bird Watching

Jorhat is a great place to visit if you are passionate about bird watching. It's one of the best places in India for spotting birds and other wildlife, particularly during winter when migratory birds arrive from Siberia and China.

The city lies along the eastern border of Assam with Meghalaya state on its western flank, making it a gateway for travellers heading into this region from other parts of India.

Jorhat has many beautiful lakes that provide ideal habitats for many migratory birds such as whistling ducks (Anseranas semipalmata), spoonbills (Platalea leucorodia), pelicans (Pelecanus spp.)and ibisbill Storks(Mycteria americana).

Visit Thengal Manor

The Jorhat Heritage Museum is a historic bungalow that was once the residence of a wealthy tea planter. It's now used as a museum showcasing the Assamese way of life during colonial times.

This building was built in 1855 by an Englishman named William Stirling who had come to India with his wife and children to trade in tea and silk goods before becoming a plantation owner himself. He lived here until his death at age 86, leaving behind his wife Mary and two sons: William Henry and Hugh James (Hugh took over after his father's death).

Jorhat offers many trekking and camping opportunities in the nearby hills and forests, with scenic routes and varied terrain.

Jorhat offers many trekking and camping opportunities in the nearby hills and forests, with scenic routes and varied terrain. There are five main trails that run through the city:

The Kachiguda-Kamalabari Track (1,600 m) is a popular route for hikers who want to experience a panoramic view of this part of Assam. It starts at Kachiguda Lake and ends at Kamalabari Dam which has beautiful waterfalls along its way.

The Jorhat-Majuli Track (2,100 m) leads to Majuli Island—a tiny island off India's east coast which is famous for its rich biodiversity; it's also one of India's longest rivers! This trail can be done in either direction but if you're looking for more adventure then try going clockwise instead because there are several side trips along your journey such as an elephant safari or kayaking down riverside streams!

The Upper Kharsang Trackway connects Majuli Island with Charaideo Hill Resort which sits on top of 800 m high mountain ranges above sea level allowing visitors full 360 degree views over their surroundings while enjoying fresh air from miles away!

Explore the Brahmaputra River

The Brahmaputra River is the second largest river in India and a lifeline for Assam. It flows from Tibet through Arunachal Pradesh and finally ends at Bhutan, before flowing into Bangladesh.

The river has been described as ‘the most beautiful river in the world’ by biologist George Cooley who spent time on its banks exploring its wildlife, birds and plants during his expedition in 1930s. This iconic part of North East India deserves to be visited by everyone who loves nature or simply wants to see something unique!

Jorhat is known for its delicious local cuisine, which includes dishes like pitha, xaj and khorikat diya masor tenga. The city has a long history of having a distinct cultural identity and culinary traditions that are distinct from other neighboring regions in Assam.

Jorhat is a convenient base for visiting the world-renowned Kaziranga National Park, home to the one-horned rhinoceros and other rare wildlife.

Jorhat is a convenient base for visiting the world-renowned Kaziranga National Park, home to the one-horned rhinoceros and other rare wildlife. The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 for its rich biodiversity and high conservation value. It is also known for its human inhabitants who have lived in harmony with nature since time immemorial.

The park has been designated as an International Rhino Sanctuary by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), which means it's off limits to all non-local tourists except those who live within a radius of 25 km from the main entrance gate of this national park. However, you can get information about how to get there from your hotel or tour operator before leaving Jorhat so that you don't miss any important details along your journey!

Jorhat is a great place to shop for local handicrafts, such as bamboo and cane products, pottery, and handloom textiles.

Jorhat is a great place to shop for local handicrafts, such as bamboo and cane products, pottery, and handloom textiles. Some of the best shops can be found in the Old City along with other handicrafts stores like Sowa Bazaar that sells traditional Assamese arts and crafts. You will also find some good restaurants where you can try local specialties like kachri (crispy fried rice noodles) or kadai bhasa (spicy fish curry).

Bihu is the most important festival of Assam, and Jorhat celebrates it with great fervor and enthusiasm.

Bihu is the most important festival of Assam, and Jorhat celebrates it with great fervor and enthusiasm. It's celebrated on the first day of the Bengali calendar, which is also called Bihu in Assamese.

The word "Bihur" means a period between two events or seasons; so this celebration marks an interval between two months (dark monsoon season). This festival starts from around April-May when fields are planted with rice seeds and harvested after about 4-5 months later during autumn months when temperatures start dropping sharply across India due to cold winds blowing from northwards towards us from Siberia!

Jorhat is home to the Tai Phake community, an indigenous group with a unique culture and traditions.

Jorhat is home to the Tai Phake community, an indigenous group with a unique culture and traditions. They are known for their warm and welcoming people, who will always welcome you into their homes if you need shelter from the rain or want to spend some time with them. The Tai Phake are also known for their unique culture and traditions that have been passed down through generations.

The Tai Phake people live in villages throughout Jorhat district of Assam state in India (map). These villages are located along rivers like Diphu River, Daporijo River (map), Kharodia River etc., but most of these villages have been destroyed over time because they were located near areas where dams were built which resulted in flooding all around these villages; however some still remain intact while others have been converted into tourist attractions by local governments such as tourism departments or government agencies who offer tours around these places so tourists can learn about this unique culture while also experiencing different aspects such as architecture styles/designs etc..

Jorhat is known for its warm and welcoming people, who are always ready to share their culture and traditions with visitors.

Jorhat Shopping areas are a great place to shop for local handicrafts. The city has many craftsmen who specialize in pottery, dyeing and weaving. You can also visit the world-renowned Kaziranga National Park.

If you are traveling with your family, then Jorhat would be an ideal destination because it has plenty of tourist attractions that will be fun for children as well as adults alike.