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Hajo
Hajo is a historic town set in the hills northwest of Guwahati, Assam, India. It is a meeting point of Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims due to the various pilgrimage sites on the different hills of Hajo.
Hajo at a Glance
Why Hajo?
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- Hayagriva Madhava Temple
- Shri Kedar Temple
Hajo at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Hayagriva Madhava Temple: Hayagriva Madhava Temple is situated on the Manikut hill. The hill is situated in Hajo of Kamrup District in Assam, India.
- Shri Kedar Temple: Shri Kedar Temple (also known as Kedareswara Temple) is a medieval Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located at top of Madanachala hill in Hajo, Kamrup, Assam. The central chamber has a linga.
Sightseeing Places
- Hayagriva Madhava Temple: Hayagriva Madhava Temple is situated on the Manikut hill. The hill is situated in Hajo of Kamrup District in Assam, India.
- Shri Kedar Temple: Shri Kedar Temple (also known as Kedareswara Temple) is a medieval Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located at top of Madanachala hill in Hajo, Kamrup, Assam. The central chamber has a linga.
Temples
- Hayagriva Madhava Temple: Hayagriva Madhava Temple is situated on the Manikut hill. The hill is situated in Hajo of Kamrup District in Assam, India.
- Shri Kedar Temple: Shri Kedar Temple (also known as Kedareswara Temple) is a medieval Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located at top of Madanachala hill in Hajo, Kamrup, Assam. The central chamber has a linga.
Places That Define Hajo
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Hayagriva Madhava Temple
Hayagriva Madhava Temple is situated on the Manikut hill. The hill is situated in Hajo of Kamrup District in Assam, India.
Shri Kedar Temple
Shri Kedar Temple (also known as Kedareswara Temple) is a medieval Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located at top of Madanachala hill in Hajo, Kamrup, Assam. The central chamber has a linga.
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- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), about 17 km from Hajo.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Changsari railway station, about 17 km from central Hajo.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Hajo (Apr, May, Jun) averages 22–30°C with about 346 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Hajo (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–32°C with about 471 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Hajo (Oct, Nov) averages 21–30°C with about 82 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Hajo (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 15–25°C with about 5 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 30°C and lows of 21°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
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- Summary: Hajo is a historic town set in the hills northwest of Guwahati, Assam, India. It is a meeting point of Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims due to the various pilgrimage sites on the different hills of Hajo.
- Overview: Hajo is a historic town set in the hills northwest of Guwahati, Assam, India. It is a meeting point of Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims due to the various pilgrimage sites on the different hills of Hajo. To the Hindus, the Manikut Parbat of Hajo is the site of the 10th-century temple ruins and the 11th- to 16th-century temples complex for Vaishnavism as well as shrines of Shaivism and Shaktism.
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Significance
Hajo is a historic town set in the hills northwest of Guwahati, Assam, India. It is a meeting point of Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims due to the various pilgrimage sites on the different hills of Hajo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hajo 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 June (average high 32°C) and the wettest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), about 17 km away. The nearest railway station is Changsari railway station, about 17 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Hayagriva Madhava Temple and Shri Kedar Temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 24°C to 32°C over the year, with about 2853 mm of rain in total.
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