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Bhuragaon
Visit Bhuragaon for a half‑day to see Ahom ruins and river scenery; stay overnight only if you want a homestay experience.
Bhuragaon is a small town on the south bank of the Brahmaputra in Assam. Its main attractions are riverside views, Ahom‑era ruins and local Assamese culture. A few hours are enough for the sights; an extra night lets you stay in a homestay and sample regional food.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, cool)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, flooding risk)
- Airport
- GAU
- Nights
- 0.5
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
Emergency numbers for Bhuragaon100 ▾
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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 Bhuragaon, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visits; watch for monsoon floods and limited medical services; keep emergency numbers handy.
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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 numbers100 police · 101 fire · 102 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) (≈100 km (62 mi) by road; taxi or bus to Bhuragaon).GAU Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati) (≈62 mi (100 km) by road; taxi or bus to Bhuragaon).
- Getting aroundBuses connect Bhuragaon to Guwahati and nearby towns; auto‑rickshaws, three‑wheelers and e‑rickshaws are common for short trips within town.
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) (≈100 km (62 mi) by road; taxi or bus to Bhuragaon)GAU Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati) (≈62 mi (100 km) by road; taxi or bus to Bhuragaon)
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°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
Bhuragaon: 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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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
Buses connect Bhuragaon to Guwahati and nearby towns; auto‑rickshaws, three‑wheelers and e‑rickshaws are common for short trips within town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rajagadhuwa Ahom ruins
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Local bus or auto‑rickshaw, ~15 min
Open year‑round; no entry fee.
Shivbari temple & mela (July‑Aug)
goDoor to door: ≈20 min round trip
Auto‑rickshaw, ~10 min
Festival period adds cultural activities.
Patekibari (Sankardeva birthplace)
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus to nearby village, ~30 min
Check opening times; remote location.
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.
Hotel Brahmaputra
Budget rooms ₹400–₹500 per night
Hotel Shubham
Simple rooms ₹500–₹800; outside town centre
Local homestays
₹400–₹800; village setting, cultural immersion
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
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Assam tea (cup) | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Pitika (plate) | ₹50–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹80–₹120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus ticket to Guwahati (≈100 km) | ₹150–₹200 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon floods can disrupt road travel; check river levels in June‑Sept.
- Limited medical facilities; keep emergency numbers handy.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist helpline
- 1363
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এই ঠিকনা লৈ যাওক (ei thikona loi jaok)To this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
- Tourist helpline1363
Embassy
US consulate in Guwahati (check address); other embassies in Kolkata and New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Guwahati Airport → Bhuragaon (taxi, 100 km): ≈₹1,200–₹1,500, 2–2.5 h (check)
- Bus Guwahati → Bhuragaon: ≈₹150–₹200, 3 h
Say or show
- মাফ কৰিব (maaf koribo) — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf koribo)
- ধন্যবাদ (dhonyobad) — Thank you (dhonyobad)
- কিমান দাম? (kiman dam?) — How much is it? (kiman dam?)
- বাছ ৰোড ক'ত? (bus rood kot?) — Where is the bus stop? (bus rood 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 Bhuragaon. 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, cool) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, flooding risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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