The river Brahmaputra forms the world largest riverine island at Majuli, which makes Jorhat a popular tourist destination within Assam. The river Brahmaputra forms the world largest riverine island at Majuli. In the ancient days, it had also served as an important centre for Vaishnavism and many such structures and monuments can still be found in the city.
Due to its advantageous location, the city also serves as a transit point for travellers visiting Kaziranga National Park and Majuli. Due to several cultural interactions that have been happening for several decades now, the city has been conferred the sobriquet ‘Cultural Capital of Assam’. In addition, the people of Jorhat have made persistent efforts in preserving the culture of the city. Jorhat is also one of the commercial hubs of the state and it has seen tremendous development over the years.
The major places of interest in Jorhat are Majuli, Raja Maidan, Thengal Bhawan, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Sukapha Samannay Kshetra and Jagannath Temple. Of these, Majuli is contesting for Heritage Site list.
The nearest airport to Jorhat is the Jorhat Airport, which is situated at a distance of just 5 minutes from the city. The nearest railheads are the Jorhat Town Railway Station and the Mariani Junction Railway Station. The city of Jorhat is well connected to most towns within the North East. The Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) buses connect Jorhat with other states and the NH 37 connects the city to different parts of the state.
