Why visit Jorhat
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Assam Agricultural University and Assam Women's University.
Weather in Jorhat
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About Jorhat
Jorhat ( JOR-haht/Assamese: [zʊ(ɹ).ɦat]) is a city in the Indian state of Assam, located 300 km east of state capital Dispur. It is the administrative headquarters of the Jorhat District. Jorhat is also home to Asia's oldest golf course, the Jorhat Gymkhana Club. Located on the banks of the Bhogdoi River, Jorhat continues to be amongst the fastest growing urban centers in the state of Assam.
From the Wikipedia article Jorhat (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Jorhat on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do8
Assam Agricultural University
School · 3.9 km
State public university in Jorhat, Assam, India
Assam Women's University
School · 4.7 km
State public university in Jorhat, Assam, India
HRH The Prince Of Wales Institute Of Engineering and Technology
School · 1.5 km
Polytechnic Institute
North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat
School · 5.1 km
It is a very amazing research centre
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes23
11 more on the map.
History
The name Jorhat is derived from the Assamese words "Jor" (two) and "Hat" (market), referring to the historic markets of Macharhat and Chowkihat, which were located on opposite banks of the Bhogdoi River. In 1794, Ahom king Gaurinath Singha established Jorhat as the fifth and last capital of the Ahom Kingdom after the Moamaria rebels occupied Rangpur. Jorhat remained the capital of the Ahom kingdom until the British occupation of Assam in 1826. The city is known for its Ahom-period heritage, including the historical Rajamaidam, Lachit Borphukan's Maidam, Captain Gohain's Maidam, Rajmao Pukhuri, Mithapukhuri, Burhi Goshani Dewalaya, Hatigarh Dewalaya, Bibudhi Garh, and Borbheti, which reflect its importance during the late Ahom period.
From the History section of Jorhat on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship11
Tarajan Sammilan Pujamandir
Place of worship · Orthodox · 0.7 km
Assam Trunk Road, Jorhat
Karni Mata Mandir
Place of worship · 2.2 km
Near Dhenususa Higher Secondary School, Jorhat, Assam
Shopping4
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare34
Map of Jorhat
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Getting there and nearby towns
Jorhat Rowriah Airport (JRH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 km away.
- Kamalabaria N.C. 2 km northwest, about 2 min by car
- Chekonidhara 3 km south, about 3 min by car
- Kumar Kaibarta Gaon 3 km east, about 3 min by car
- Nowsolia Gaon 3 km southwest, about 3 min by car
- Naubaisa Goan 4 km north, about 4 min by car
- Dhekorgorha 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Charingia Gaon 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car
- Mariāni 16 km southeast, about 16 min by car
- Titābar 17 km south, about 17 min by car
- Titabor Town 18 km south, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jorhat, Vikramjit Kakati, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DurgaPratima in Jorhat, 2023, Chiring chandan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DurgaPratima in Jorhat, 2023 @, Chiring chandan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Durga Puja 2022, Thana Road, Jorhat, Chiring chandan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Durga Puja 2022, Thana Road, Jorhat 2, Chiring chandan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Durga Puja 2022, Rupohi Ali, Jorhat, Chiring chandan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Durga Puja 2022, JPR Jorhat, Chiring chandan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baghmora,Jorhat, পাপৰি বৰা, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Assam Agriculture University, Photo by Vikramjit Kakati, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NEIST Main, Abdul Wahab, M R Das, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barpatra Kutir, Jorhat, JyotiPN, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ৱিকিমিডিয়া, কিৰণ বৰা, CC BY-SA 4.0
- অসমীয়া ৱিকিউৎস সম্পৰ্কীয় কৰ্মশালা, দীপশিখা শইকীয়া, CC BY 4.0
- Wikimedia Workshop JBU, প্ৰিয়ংকা দুৱৰা, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Digitization and Assamese Wikisource Workshop, JB University, 2026, Puspanjali Hazarika, CC BY 4.0
- ডিজিটাইজেচন আৰু অসমীয়া ৱিকিউৎস, Debashri kalita1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- D.C.B. Girls' College, Balajijagadesh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arup Kumar Dutta, Afughat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Autumn is long gone leaving the trail on the waterbed... - Flickr - Dr. Santulan Mahanta, Santulan Mahanta from Golaghat (GLGT), Guwahati (GHY), Lucknow (LKO), New Delhi (NDLS), INDIA, CC BY 2.0
- Opportunities are also everywhere and so you must always let your hook be hanging. When you least expect it, a great fish will swim by... - Flickr - Dr. Santulan Mahanta, Santulan Mahanta from Golaghat (GLGT), Guwahati (GHY), Lucknow (LKO), New Delhi (NDLS), INDIA, CC BY 2.0
- Dendrobium ভাটো ফুল, Sinmoyee Borkotoky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CKB Commerce College, Balajijagadesh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chole Bhature, a popular North Indian dish, পাপৰি বৰা, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Local Orchid, Assam, JyotiPN, CC BY-SA 4.0
- নয়নতৰা 3, পাপৰি বৰা, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Butterfly on marigold, Arup hagrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Houses, পাপৰি বৰা, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sushi 6, পাপৰি বৰা, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bougainvillea 77, পাপৰি বৰা, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Puri sabji in Assam, Chiring chandan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2013-10-06 Clathrus delicatus Berk. & Broome (1875) 372857, This image was created by user GIRISH GOGOI (girishgogoi) at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact this user here ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biryani 6, পাপৰি বৰা, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hydrangea macrophylla 7, পাপৰি বৰা, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cat Domestic, Mrinmoyaau, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cat Domestic (2015; cropped 2023), Mrinmoyaau, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sukafa kshetra, Gauravgohain1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A plate of instant noodles topped with a fried egg, পাপৰি বৰা, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Polygonum chinense (মধুসোলেং), Chiring chandan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- তাজিক ফল, মৌ ডিমৰু ফল, কুমুদ ঘোষ, CC BY 4.0
- মৌ ডিমৰু, তাজিক ফল, কুমুদ ঘোষ, CC BY 4.0
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