Jorhat to Guwahati

About the city:

Guwahati is definitely the heart of Assam and one can experience its true wonders by taking a flight to Guwahati. Nestled at the banks of the Brahmaputra River itÔÇÖs well known as a gateway to other northeastern states.

Guwahati boasts of a number of historical features and splendid temples. It not only stands as an important administrative centre but an equally cultural and educational one as well. Guwahati can be visited throughout the year, however the best time to get a flight to Guwahati is between the months of October to April when the weather is at its best.

There are several interesting and exciting places to eat out in the city. Guwahati offers a variety of dining options to choose from and here you can indulge in a wide range of typical Assamese cuisine. Shopping in Guwahati is a fascinating experience; take your pick from local handicrafts to exquisitely made furniture and Assamese silk.

The Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport in Guwahati is well connected to major cities in India. There are a number of domestic airlines that operate regular flights to and from Guwahati to most cities in India.

Guwahati owns a well networked domestic airdrome just around 20.5 km away from its centre. Kolkata International airport is the only linker in between Guwahati and the other countries. Delhi, Agartala, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Bagdogra, Chennai, Dibrugarh, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jorhat, Mumbai, Pune, Aizwal, Kolkata and Imphal are the cities connected with this city via air. The leading flight operators in the place are GoAir, IndiGo, Jet Airways, JetLite and SpiceJet. Hotel Prag Continental, Hotel Dynasty andRains Inn are some of the finest hotels in the vicinity of the airport.

About the city:

Jorhat is the second largest city in the state of Assam, located approximately 300 km away from the state capital, Guwahati. It is situated in the upper part of Assam and is a thriving cosmopolitan city with its economy driven by agricultural activities, mainly tea plantation. There are as many as 135 tea gardens in Jorhat. Regular flights to Jorhat are available from Guwahati, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. The city's airport, commonly known as the Rowriah Airport, is one of the busiest airports in Assam and is served by regular flights by different airlines.

Considered as the cultural hub of Assam, Jorhat is home of the world-renowned ideologist and educationist, Professor Krishna Kanta Handique. When in Jorhat, tourists should not miss the chance to visit Majuli, one of the world's biggest river islands. Majuli is the principal place of pilgrimage for the Vaishnavites of Assam. Some of the other must see places in Jorhat include the Lachit Borphukan's Maidam (vault), Dhekiakhowa Barnamghar, Raja Maidam, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Thengal Bhawan, Jorhat Gymkhana Club and of course the lush green tea estates. There are several restaurants and shopping venues that are also quite popular among tourists.

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Nestled in Jorhat City, Assam, India, Jorhat Airport is also known as Rowriah Airport. The airport has a good connectivity with Bangalore, Guwahati, Kolkata, Dibrugarh, and Silchar. There are major airlines to Jorhat such as JetKonnect, Jet Airways and Air India Regional. It is located at a distance of around 7 km, south of the city centre.