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About Jorhat

Jorhat in Assam is known as the ‘Tea Capital of the World’. Situated in the north eastern part of Assam, the city is famous for its rich culture and heritage. Jorhat has been a busy commercial centre owing to tea production and jewelry making. Since 1824, the period when it came under the British rule, this was the capital of the Ahom dynasty for more than six centuries.

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Jorhat

1. Majuli Island : It is the largest riverine in the world. It is declared as the natural heritage site by UNESCO.
2. Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary : The sanctuary sourced its name from hoolock gibbon - the only ape in India. 15 kms from Jorhat, the sanctuary sprawls over 1915 hectares of land. The wild animals found here can be rarely seen in other sanctuaries.
3. Kakochang Waterfalls : 13 kms from Jorhat, the breathtaking waterfall with its lush landscapes and tea plantations looks truly spectacular.
4. Gymkhana Club : It is the oldest clubs in India that was established by British tea plantation workers in 1876.
5. Tocklai Tea Research Center : Established in 1911, it is the largest and the oldest tea research stations.
6. Sukapha Samannay Kshetra : Built in the memory of Ahom’s first king, the site is of immense archeological importance.
7. Bangalpukhari : The water tank was constructed by Rupsingh Bangal.
8. Cinnamora Tea Estate : 10 kms from Jorhat,Assam's first tea estate established in 1850.
9. Lachit Borphukan Maidam : Built to commemorate Lachit Borphukan - the great warrior who defeated the Mughals in 1672.
10. Thengal Bhavan : It was built in 1880 by Rajbahadur Shiva Prasad Barooah. It was here that the first newspaper in India was published.

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