Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary – Located 19 km
from Jorhat town, Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife sanctuary, more
popularly known as Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary named after Hoolock
Gibbon covers an area of 20.98 square kilometers. The Wildlife
Sanctuary was earlier known as Hoollongapar Forest during
British period. The main attractions include different species
of primates. Tiger sighting at this forest has not been very
rare.
Jorhat Gymkhana – Established
in 1876 by D. Slimmon, the club is situated at Seconidhara
village. The club has been a venue for horse races ever since
its inauguration. The Governor's Cup is the major trophy awarded
here every year. Jorhat Gymkhana Club has oldest golf course
in Asia and third oldest in The World. It has a lush green
9 hole course. The club offers facilities such as lawn tennis
(grass court), swimming pool, billiards, polo, cricket ground,
gentleman's bar and cinema theatre.
Lachit Borphukan's Maidam –
It is located 27 km away from Jorhat town. This is the maidam
or burial vaults of great Lachit Borphukan. He was the greatest
Ahom General who defeated the mighty Mughals at Saraighat
in 1672.
Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar –
Located at Dhekiakhowa village 3.5 km off the National Highway
37. It is one of the famous Bor namghar (place of worship)
in Assam, established by saint / reformer Madhabdev in 1461.
It took around 42 years to complete the grand structure.
Sukapha Samannay Kshetra –
Located 20 km away from the Jorhat town the Sukapa Samannay
Kshetra is laid in the fond memory of the first Ahom king
of Assam, Sukapha.
Cinnamora Tea Estate -
This tea estate is located 10 km away from Jorhat town. This
is first tea garden of Assam established by Maniram Dewan
in 1850. |
