Jorhat

Jorhat is one of the important towns in Assam.It is situated 307 kms east of Guwahati. Jorhat, as the name signifies, was just a couple (Jor) of markets (Hat). Two parallel markets namely, Chowkihat and Macharhat, lay on the eastern and the western banks of the river Bhogdoi. Jorhat as "The last Capital of the Ahom Kingdom", has archeological values associated to Rajamaidam — the last burial mounds of the Ahom kings. 

Jorhat today has grown into a thriving town with a strong sense of character and identity. It is the best laid out city in Upper Assam with broad roads, cutting each other at right angles. People of Jorhat have traditionally displayed a high interest towards arts and culture diversities. Jorhat is known as "The Cultural Capital of Assam". 

Places to see

Majuli Island (20 Kms)

Majuli has been the cultural capital of Assam since the 16th century and today is one of the largest Riverine islands in the world.Majuli is now visited for its Satras (monasteries and hermitages). Majuli is visited from Jorhat and accessible via a boat ride. The area is also a bird watchers paradise (Nov - March). There are number of craft centres here that are excellent in Mask makng and Pottery.