Assam ·
Golaghat
Calm and scenic, Golaghat, one of the oldest urban agglomerations of Assam, has a beautiful landscape with several streams. Within the city limits, there are two wildlife preserves, a UNESCO-listed park, ancient ruins and sacred Hindu and Christian sites from the 17th and 19th centuries.
Golaghat at a Glance
Why Golaghat?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Golaghat Baptist Church
- Golaghat British Cemetery
- Deopahar Ruins
- Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary
- Negheriting Shiva Doul
- Golaghat Natural History Museum
Golaghat at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Golaghat Baptist Church: The Golaghat Baptist Church is a Baptist Church in Assam located in the city of Golaghat, India. It is affiliated with the Assam Baptist Convention.
- Golaghat British Cemetery: Assam's one of the oldest burial grounds dating back to India's pre-independence era, containing 28 burials of British officers.
- Deopahar Ruins: The ruins of an ancient temple with statues lying shattered and greenery sprouting from the heads of others. From the top of the hill, one can get a view spanning across Numaligarh Tea Estate and nearby hills and forests, which is simply divine.
- Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary: It is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries containing hot water springs and waterfalls covering an area of and surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid.
- Negheriting Shiva Doul: Constructed in AD 1687 by Ahom king Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha, perched on a hill top, it is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Assam.
- Golaghat Natural History Museum: Museum contains dolls, artefacts, mementos, movies and other personal collections of Dr. Banerjee (a Padma Shri awardee, and a medical doctor from Edinburgh and Liverpool Universities). There are 587 dolls and 262 other show pieces.
Things to Do
- Excursion: With a landscape of sprawling tea estates in and around Golaghat, planning an excursion to visit the heritage buildings and sites gives a very refreshing experience to travellers.
- A walk down to Dhansiri bridge: A walk down the Dhansiri bridge towards the river offers a very beautiful sight. It is a popular picnic and outdoor spot for barbecues for the citizens of Golaghat and travellers alike.
- Jeep safaris: Jeep safaris to Kaziranga National Park is one of the best ways to experience the scenic beauty of the protected area for wildlife.
- Golaghat British Cemetery: Assam's one of the oldest burial grounds dating back to India's pre-independence era, containing 28 burials of British officers.
- Golaghat Baptist Church: One of the oldest and biggest Baptist churches in Assam that was established in December AD 1898.
- Athkheliya Namghar: One of the prominent religious places of Assam. The Namghar was built in AD 1681 by Ahom king Gadapani.
Sightseeing Places
- Golaghat Baptist Church: The Golaghat Baptist Church is a Baptist Church in Assam located in the city of Golaghat, India. It is affiliated with the Assam Baptist Convention.
- Golaghat British Cemetery: Assam's one of the oldest burial grounds dating back to India's pre-independence era, containing 28 burials of British officers.
- Deopahar Ruins: The ruins of an ancient temple with statues lying shattered and greenery sprouting from the heads of others. From the top of the hill, one can get a view spanning across Numaligarh Tea Estate and nearby hills and forests, which is simply divine.
- Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary: It is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries containing hot water springs and waterfalls covering an area of and surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid.
- Negheriting Shiva Doul: Constructed in AD 1687 by Ahom king Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha, perched on a hill top, it is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Assam.
- Golaghat Natural History Museum: Museum contains dolls, artefacts, mementos, movies and other personal collections of Dr. Banerjee (a Padma Shri awardee, and a medical doctor from Edinburgh and Liverpool Universities). There are 587 dolls and 262 other show pieces.
Places That Define Golaghat
Explore the most iconic landmarks and sacred sites.
Golaghat Baptist Church
The Golaghat Baptist Church is a Baptist Church in Assam located in the city of Golaghat, India. It is affiliated with the Assam Baptist Convention.
Golaghat British Cemetery
Assam's one of the oldest burial grounds dating back to India's pre-independence era, containing 28 burials of British officers.
Deopahar Ruins
The ruins of an ancient temple with statues lying shattered and greenery sprouting from the heads of others. From the top of the hill, one can get a view spanning across Numaligarh Tea Estate and nearby hills and forests, which is simply divine.
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary
It is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries containing hot water springs and waterfalls covering an area of and surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid.
Negheriting Shiva Doul
Constructed in AD 1687 by Ahom king Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha, perched on a hill top, it is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Assam.
Golaghat Natural History Museum
Museum contains dolls, artefacts, mementos, movies and other personal collections of Dr. Banerjee (a Padma Shri awardee, and a medical doctor from Edinburgh and Liverpool Universities). There are 587 dolls and 262 other show pieces.
Athkheliya Namghar
One of the prominent religious places of Assam. The Namghar was built in AD 1681 by Ahom king Gadapani.
Nambor - Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary
Spread across 97 square kilometres (37 sq mi) in 3 blocks, the sanctuary is famous as a spot for Hot water spring and wildlife viewpoint to spot Rhino and other animals.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Jorhat Airport (JRH), about 31 km from Golaghat.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Golaghat railway station, about 2 km from central Golaghat.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Golaghat (Apr, May, Jun) averages 22–30°C with about 349 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Golaghat (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–32°C with about 371 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Golaghat (Oct, Nov) averages 21–29°C with about 143 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Golaghat (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 13–25°C with about 20 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C.
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- Summary: Calm and scenic, Golaghat, one of the oldest urban agglomerations of Assam, has a beautiful landscape with several streams.
- Overview: Golaghat encompasses a total area of 17 square kilometres (6.6 sq mi), an area which has a population of ~ 60,000 and a population density of ~ 8,303.55 inhabitants per square kilometre (21,506.1 inhabitants/mi2). Dhansiri River, one of the important tributaries of Brahmaputra River, is the primary geographical feature of Golaghat which is a navigable river and the main factor for the growth of human settlements in the region. The Dhansiri is a tidal river and Golaghat and surrounding areas are vulnerable to floodi
- Architectural Style: Being one of the oldest municipal regions in Assam, Golaghat has many pre-independence style of bungalows in Assam–type architecture, the design style that has houses with high ceilings and light tin roof and wooden or concrete flooring. However, with time, such characteristic designs are replaced with RCC houses and buildings.
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Significance
The history of this area dates back to the 9th century, but the city's name is much more recent.
Historical Significance
The history of this area dates back to the 9th century, but the city's name is much more recent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Golaghat is most comfortable in January, February, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is July (average high 33°C) and the wettest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Jorhat Airport (JRH), about 31 km away. The nearest railway station is Golaghat railway station, about 2 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Golaghat Baptist Church, Golaghat British Cemetery, Deopahar Ruins, Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, Negheriting Shiva Doul and Golaghat Natural History Museum.
A stay of 2 days covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 24°C to 33°C over the year, with about 2767 mm of rain in total.
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