Jorhat is a culturally and commercially significant city in the state of Assam, known for its culture, mosques, tombs, gardens, and, most notably, tea plantations. This city, which serves as the administrative center for the Jorhat district, is also renowned as India's tea capital. Guwahati is 305 kilometers away, and Dibrugarh is 138 kilometers away. Jorhat is Assam's second largest city and is picturesque, commercial, cultural, and artistic. The main agricultural areas near the city are tea plantations, which also serve as a tourist destination due to their natural beauty. In Jorhat, there are 135 different tea gardens. Aside from tea plantations, Jorhat is home to a variety of heritage monuments and natural reserves, including Thengal Bhawan, Raja Maidam, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, and Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar. The Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar is Assam's oldest and most well-known center of devotion, attracting a large number of visitors each year. The world's largest river island, Majuli, is only 20 kilometers from this town and can be reached by ferry from Nimati Ghat. 

Culture of Jorhat

The cultural diversity that existed in Jorhat about a century ago spurred people to participate in cultural activities over the years, and as a result, Jorhat has produced many creative writers, musicians, actors, historians, and journalists, earning it the title of "Assam's Cultural Capital."

Festivals of Jorhat

Bihu is the most important event for the inhabitants of Jorhat. The inhabitants of Jorhat celebrate the Bihu festival with great zeal and merriment. Other notable festivals in Jorhat include the Mishing or Miri ethnic community of Assam's Ali Ai Ligang festival, Diwali, Holi, Rakhi, Eid, Christmas, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and others, all of which are celebrated with tremendous joy and fun. Every year, Jorhat hosts the Tea Festival, which is met with a traditional and hearty welcome. This Jorhat festival is all about a wide range of teas, joy, and music, as well as a lovely blend of fun and happiness. It creates a festive atmosphere all across Jorhat, making it a complete and superb combination of fun and excitement. The Tea Festival in Jorhat includes a variety of activities such as golfing, visiting tea gardens, jungle safaris, shopping, sampling delectable cuisine, and cultural entertainment. It also covers activities such as rafting and fishing.

Food of Jorhat

Jorhat of Jorhat extols the local culture. Rice is the basic cuisine in Jorhat, and the food is a superb blend of spices and herbs. Ou tenga maas, paro mangkho, Omita khar, Aaloo pitika, Hahor Mangkho, and other Jorhat cuisines are among the most popular. Jorhat also has some of the best hotels and restaurants in the state, serving everything from Assamese thali to Chinese, Indian Mughlai, Oriental, and a range of other cuisines.

Places to visit in Jorhat

• Majuli - Majuli is a lush green, pollution-free freshwater island in the Brahmaputra River, located about 20 kilometers from Jorhat and 347 kilometers from Guwahati. Majuli is the world's largest river island, covering 1250 square kilometers and attracting visitors from around the world. Majuli is a strong contender for inclusion in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites and is one of India's most bizarre sites. Majuli's culture, which is dominated by tribals, is distinct and fascinating, and it is one of the main reasons why people adore it.
• Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary - This remote wildlife refuge is known for its hoolock gibbon population and is located 20 kilometers from the major town. This is a good enclosure for the 40 or so species of hoolock gibbons that live here, as it's surrounded on one side by the Brahmaputra river and on the other by tea plantations. Aside from gibbons, capped langur, stump-tailed macaque, pigtail macaque, Assamese macaque, rhesus macaque, slow loris, elephant, and a variety of other animals can be found. 
• Kakochang Waterfall - The Kakochang Waterfalls, which flow down amid rubber and coffee fields, provide a breathtaking vista. The magnificent waterfall, located 13 kilometers from Jorhat's Bokakhat, attracts a large number of visitors. The archaeologically significant ruins of Numaligarh may be seen from Kakochang Waterfall. When viewed from this vantage point, the views of lush green tea estates are breathtaking.
• Gymkhana Club - Gymkhana Club is located 4 kilometers from Jorhat and is one of India's oldest clubs. It is also the world's third-oldest active golf club. In 1876, the Gymkhana Club was founded to amuse British tea plantation workers. It was later relocated in 1885 to its current location. Gymkhana Club has been a place where horse races have been held since its inception. Indians were denied entry to the club for nearly a half-century.
• Tocklai Tea Research Center - Tocklai Tea Research Center is one of the largest and oldest tea research facilities in the world. The center, which was founded in 1911, has contributed to the advancement of tea science around the world. Tea growing and processing research is carried out here. The center performs research to improve tea's nutritional value. Soil, plant production, agricultural economics, botany, agronomy, biochemistry, engineering and manufacturing, statistics, and tea taste are among the eight research departments within the facility.

How to reach? 

• By Air - Rowriah Airport is its own airport . It's 7 kilometers outside of town. This domestic airport has direct flights to major Indian cities such as Bangalore, Kolkata, and Guwahati.
• By Rail - Ariani Junction and Jorhat Town Railway Station are the two train stations in Jorhat. The former is Jorhat's principal intersection, with connections to India's major cities. The city center is 18 kilometers away.
• By Road - Jorhat is connected to places such as Guwahati, Shillong, and Ahmedabad via regular buses and taxis. The roads are in good condition. You have a variety of bus options between Jorhat and your city, depending on your budget.