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Voykit pocket guide · India
Jorhat
জোরহাট
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.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- জোরহাট
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, park open)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,500–4,500 excl. bed · High ₹4,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Medical 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Assam tea (loose, 250 g) | ₹150–250 |
| Street snack (pitha, samosa) | ₹30–80 |
| Taxi (city centre 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city centre 3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹200–300 |
| Kaziranga jeep safari (per person) | ₹2 500–3 500 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JRH · Jorhat Airport (Rowriah)
- IndiGo flights from Guwahati and Kolkata; taxi to city centre ≈30 min (check)
Typical fares
- JRH → city centre (taxi)
- ≈₹500, 30 min (check)
- Ferry Nimati → Majuli
- ≈₹300 round‑trip (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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.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 am to 4 pm at 30–60 min intervals; confirm exact departure times.
See and do
Known for
- Kaziranga National Park gateway
- Majuli ferry link
- Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
- Negheriting Shiva Doul
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kaziranga National Park | Road via NH‑37, 96 km (60 mi), ~2 h driveRoad via NH‑37, 60 mi (96 km), ~2 h drive | ≈2 h 30 min |
| Majuli Island | Ferry from Nimati Ghat, 1 h crossing | ≈2 h |
| Sivasagar | Road, 55 km (34 mi) east, ~1 h 15 minRoad, 34 mi (55 km) east, ~1 h 15 min | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | নমস্কাৰnomoskar |
| How much? | কিমান?kiman? |
| Thank you | ধন্যবাদdhonnobad |
| Where is the bus stand? | বাছ ষ্টেণ্ড ক'ত?bāch stand kot? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Jorhat is generally safe for tourists; typical concerns are traffic, monsoon flooding, and petty theft in crowded markets—keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Jorhat yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kaziranga National Park gateway
- Majuli ferry link
- Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
- Negheriting Shiva Doul
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Jorhat, revision 5322822 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5322822
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/jorhat). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.