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Guwahati: Jorhat sits in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam. This city serves as the state’s cultural capital. Tea gardens and wetlands define the area. The Tocklai Tea Research Institute stands here as the oldest facility of its kind in the world. Visitors have plenty to see.
The Burhigosani Devalaya sits near Garali on Dewal road. Ahom king Gaurinath Singha built this Shakti Shrine in 1794. It houses an ancient Durga idol from the Jaintia Hills. History runs deep here.
Travel 20 to 25 kilometers from the city to find the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. This rainforest in Mariani protects India’s only ape, the hoolock gibbon. Asian elephants, capped langurs, and many bird species roam the land.
For a quieter trip, head to the Kokilamukh picnic spot in Kamalabari. This riverfront destination sits along the Brahmaputra. October to February marks the peak season for visitors. The area is also linked to Jadav Molai Payeng, famously known as the "Forest man of India."
History buffs should visit Raja Maidam on Raja Maidam road. Located by the Tocklai river, this royal burial mound showcases Ahom architectural style from their 600-year reign. Finally, the New Lachit Borphukan Maidam honors the Ahom general who beat the Mughals at the 1671 Battle of Saraighat. The site features a 125-foot bronze Statue of Valour and a modern museum.
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