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Jorhatজোরহাট
Spend 1–2 days in Jorhat; use it as a base for Kaziranga (2 h road) and Majuli ferry (1 h). Overnight only if you want a relaxed pace.
Jorhat is a small Assam city of ~150 000, former Ahom capital, with rail, road and a modest airport. Its attractions cluster near the city, while wildlife and island trips lie within 2 h drive or ferry.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, park open)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Airport
- JRH
- Nights
- 1–2
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 ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Jorhat112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jorhat, 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
- SafetyJorhat is generally safe for tourists; typical concerns are traffic, monsoon flooding, and petty theft in crowded markets—keep valuables secure.
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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.
- AirportcheckJRH Jorhat Airport (Rowriah) (IndiGo flights from Guwahati and Kolkata; taxi to city centre ≈30 min (check)).
- Getting aroundPre‑paid taxis are common; hire from hotels.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (pitha, samosa)₹30–80 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city centre 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city centre 3.1 mi (5 km))₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/guesthouse, a night, per person₹400 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,500 (≈ US$55)
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
- JRH Jorhat Airport (Rowriah) (IndiGo flights from Guwahati and Kolkata; taxi to city centre ≈30 min (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jorhat: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 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
Pre‑paid taxis are common; hire from hotels. NH‑37 runs through town, linking to Guwahati (≈6 h) and Dibrugarh (≈3 h). Ferries to Majuli run from 8:30 am to 4 pm at 30–60 min intervals; confirm exact departure times.
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: ≈2 h 30 min
Road via NH‑37, 96 km (60 mi), ~2 h driveRoad via NH‑37, 60 mi (96 km), ~2 h drive
Park open Nov–Apr; jeep safaris available; elephant safaris not confirmed – check current options.
Majuli Island
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Ferry from Nimati Ghat, 1 h crossing
Check ferry times; total travel includes road transfer to Nimati Ghat, making door‑to‑door about 2 h.
Sivasagar
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Road, 55 km (34 mi) east, ~1 h 15 minRoad, 34 mi (55 km) east, ~1 h 15 min
Former Ahom capital with historic monuments.
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.
Prashaanti Tourist Lodge
Budget, run by Assam Tourism Corp.; near ASTC bus stand
Hotel Paradise
₹400 single / ₹600 double / ₹1 000 AC double; located on Solicitor’s Road, central
Hotel New Park
Mid‑range, spacious rooms, near railway station
The Manor
Boutique, A.T. Road, higher‑end option
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
- ₹1,200–2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,500 (≈ US$30–55) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,500 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| IndiGo flight Guwahati‑Jorhat (round‑trip)2 × ₹8,000 · check | ₹16,000 |
| Taxi city centre ↔ airport2 × ₹500 · check | ₹1,000 |
| Ferry to Majuli (round‑trip)2 × ₹300 · check | ₹600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹2,460 |
| Trip total≈ ₹13,530 per person per day, bed included | ₹27,060≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Assam tea (loose, 250 g) | ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Street snack (pitha, samosa) | ₹30–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (city centre 5 km) | ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Kaziranga jeep safari (per person) | ₹2 (≈ under US$1) 500–3 500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Jorhat Town rail station has limited long‑distance service; plan ahead.
- Ferry schedules can change without notice; confirm departure time.
- Summer heat and humidity can be intense; stay hydrated.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Jorhatজোরহাট
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My bed tonight
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এই ঠিকনা লৈ যাওকPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
US Consulate in Guwahati (check address); other embassies in Kolkata.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JRH → city centre (taxi): ≈₹500, 30 min (check)
- Ferry Nimati → Majuli: ≈₹300 round‑trip (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কাৰ — Hello (nomoskar)
- কিমান? — How much? (kiman?)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- বাছ ষ্টেণ্ড ক'ত? — Where is the bus stand? (bāch stand kot?)
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 Jorhat. 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 (dry, park open) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 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
- Airport‑to‑city taxi contract (JRH → city centre).
- Ferry‑to‑Majuli ticketing service.
- Day‑trip packages for Kaziranga safaris.
Sources
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