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Borduaবৰদোৱা
Visit Bordua as a half-day trip from Nagaon or Guwahati for the Bordowa Than and Sattriya dance heritage; one night only if you want the Dol Jatra festival.
Bordua (also called Batadrava) is the birthplace of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev (1494), the founder of Vaishnavism in Assam. The Bordowa Than satra, a 600-year-old pond and a monolithic culture of single-god worship draw researchers and travellers interested in Assamese spirituality and Sattriya dance. The town itself is small — most visitors come for the than, the Aliphukhuri pond and the Laikhuta pillar, then move on.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (winter, pleasant); first week of March for Dol Jatra
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Airport
- GAU
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bordua112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bordua, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyBordua is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGAU Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati) (About 120 km (75 mi), 3–4 h by road).GAU Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati) (About 75 mi (120 km), 3–4 h by road).
- Getting aroundTempo (shared auto-rickshaw), bus and taxi between Nagaon and Bordua.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a local stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Nagaon–Bordua (one way)₹500–700 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedGuesthouse or Airbnb room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or Airbnb room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedGuesthouse or Airbnb room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GAU Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati) (About 120 km (75 mi), 3–4 h by road)GAU Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati) (About 75 mi (120 km), 3–4 h by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bordua: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tempo (shared auto-rickshaw), bus and taxi between Nagaon and Bordua. TomTom e-rickshaws available locally. Walking covers the than area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kaziranga National Park
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus or taxi from Nagaon, about 80 km (50 mi), 2 hBus or taxi from Nagaon, about 50 mi (80 km), 2 h
Full-day trip; best Nov–Apr.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus from Nagaon, about 50 km (31 mi), 1.5 hBus from Nagaon, about 31 mi (50 km), 1.5 h
Historical sites and the Brahmaputra riverfront.
Door to door: About 4 h
Bus or taxi, about 120 km (75 mi), 3–4 hBus or taxi, about 75 mi (120 km), 3–4 h
Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Island and the Assam State Museum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bordua town
A few guesthouses and Airbnbs; limited options.
Nagaon
18 km (11 mi) away, wider choice of hotels and eateries.11 mi (18 km) away, wider choice of hotels and eateries.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or Airbnb room1 × 1 night × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Tempo from Nagaon to Bordua, one way2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| Taxi from Nagaon to Bordua, one way1 × ₹600 · check | ₹600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹820 |
| Trip total≈ ₹4,510 per person per day, bed included | ₹9,020≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Kumal rice (soft rice) meal | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Tea at a local stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tempo ride (shared) | ₹10–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi Nagaon–Bordua (one way) | ₹500–700 (≈ US$6–8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs in Bordua; carry cash from Nagaon or Guwahati.
- Dol Jatra draws large crowds — book accommodation weeks ahead.
- English is limited; Assamese and Hindi are the main languages.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Borduaবৰদোৱা
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এই ঠিকানালৈ যাব, অনুগ্ৰহ কৰিTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
Most foreign embassies are in New Delhi; consulates in Guwahati (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nagaon → Bordua, tempo: about ₹50 (≈ under US$1), 30 min (check)
- Nagaon → Bordua, taxi: ₹500–700 (≈ US$6–8), 30 min
- Guwahati → Bordua, bus: about ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4), 3–4 h (check)
Say or show
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhônyôbad)
- কিমান দাম? — How much? (kiman dam)
- থান ক’ত? — Where is the than? (than kot)
- মই বুজি নাপাওঁ — I don't understand (moi buzi napao)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bordua. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (winter, pleasant); first week of March for Dol Jatra · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Bordowa Than, Aliphukhuri, Laikhuta with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for kumal rice and local Assamese thali.
- Festival page for Dol Jatra with crowd and transport notes.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Nagaon and Guwahati.
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