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Nagaonনগাঁও
Half a day is enough for the Maha Mrityunjay Temple and the bazaars; use Nagaon as a lunch stop or a base for Kaziranga National Park, not a destination.
Nagaon is Assam's fifth-largest city, 120 km east of Guwahati. Its main draw is the world's tallest Shiva linga at Maha Mrityunjay Temple, 18 km out. The town itself has busy markets and a few restaurants. Most travellers pass through on the way to Kaziranga National Park (72 km) or Bordua (18 km).
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, floods possible)
- Airport
- GAU
- Nights
- 1
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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 ▾
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 Nagaon100 ▾
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 Nagaon, 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
- SafetyNagaon is generally 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 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) (About 2.5 h by road; taxis and buses available).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws within town; hire a taxi or private car for the temple (18 km (11 mi)) and Kaziranga (72 km (45 mi)).Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws within town; hire a taxi or private car for the temple (11 mi (18 km)) and Kaziranga (45 mi (72 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi to Maha Mrityunjay Temple (one way)₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Maha Mrityunjay Templecheck
- Budget bedDorm bed in a budget lodge, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
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 2.5 h by road; taxis and buses available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nagaon: 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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws within town; hire a taxi or private car for the temple (18 km) and Kaziranga (72 km).
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 1.5 h
Taxi or bus from Nagaon, about 1.5 h
Closed May–Oct; book a jeep safari in advance.
Bordua
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi or auto-rickshaw, about 30 min
Srimanta Sankardev's birthplace; a half-day trip.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bus or taxi, about 2.5 h
Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Island and the Brahmaputra riverfront.
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.
Near Circuit House / Mission Road
Closest to the main market and restaurants; Prashaanti Tourist Lodge is here.
Along NH-37 (toward Kaziranga)
Convenient for an early start to the park; more budget hotels.
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
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a mid-range hotel1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Taxi from Guwahati airport to Nagaon1 × ₹3,000 · check | ₹3,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw within Nagaon (per ride)1 × ₹150 | ₹150 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,270 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,960 per person per day, bed included | ₹13,920≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali meal at a local restaurant | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw ride within town | ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi to Maha Mrityunjay Temple (one way) | ₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Entry to Maha Mrityunjay Temple | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Maha Mrityunjay Temple is 18 km (11 mi) from town: factor in transport time.Maha Mrityunjay Temple is 11 mi (18 km) from town: factor in transport time.
- Monsoon (June–September) can cause road flooding; check conditions before travel.
- Kaziranga National Park is closed from May to October; plan accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
- All emergencies
- 112
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Nagaonনগাঁও
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My bed tonight
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মোক এই ঠিকানালৈ লৈ যাওকTake me to this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
- All emergencies112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Kolkata; most other countries have embassies in New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Guwahati → Nagaon by bus: about ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3), about 2.5 h (check)
- Nagaon → Kaziranga by taxi: about ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30), about 1.5 h
Say or show
- নমস্কাৰ — Hello (nomoskar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhanyabad)
- কিমান দাম? — How much? (kiman dam)
- টইলেট ক’ত? — Where is the toilet? (toilet kot)
- মই নুবুজিলোঁ — I don't understand (moi nubuzilu)
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 Nagaon. 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: Nov–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, floods possible) · 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 Maha Mrityunjay Temple, Natun Bazar, Prashaanti Tourist Lodge.
- Verified opening hours and entry fees for the temple.
- Kaziranga safari booking integration.
- Guwahati–Nagaon bus schedule data.
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