The town of Hajo is located in the Indian state of Assam. This town is located near the Brahmaputra River, and it is a very famous destination among pilgrims. There are many ancient temples in this area, and many sacred artifacts are present in the region as well. Tourists also flock to this town during the peak pilgrim season, and the place is generally crowded during this time due to the influx of Muslims, Buddhists and also Hindus. The town lies at a distance of around twenty four kilometers from the main city of Guwahati, and it is located in the Kamrup district. During your trip to Hajo, you can visit the Hayagriva Madhava Mandir. This temple was constructed by Pramatta Singha, who ruled the region of Assam for a brief while. This is the most famous temple in the region of Hajo that attracts the maximum number of pilgrims. It is a stone temple, and it is also famous among Buddhists because they regard the temple as the spot where Buddha attained nirvana. You can also visit the Shiva temple that is located in the region during your trip to Hajo. The Kedareswara temple, as it is also known, has many ancient inscriptions that will surely attract history buffs. The Powa Mecca mosque is also famous among Muslims. The town of Hajo experiences a tropical monsoon climate, which is quite similar to the climate in many other regions of Assam. The main seasons in Hajo are those of summer, winter, monsoon and autumn. The best time to visit Hajo would be during the monsoon months, when the place will be shrouded in greenery.
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Category : Pilgrim
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 781102
STD Code: 3664
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Best Time to Visit: Oct – Mar
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Hajo is an ancient pilgrimage centre for three religions: Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims. It lies on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, 24 km from the city of Guwahati in the Kamrup district of Assam, India. The area is dotted with a number of ancient temples as well as other sacred artifacts. The Hayagriva Madhava Mandir is the most famous temple of Hajo. Lesser known temples of Hajo like that of Ganesha was constructed during the reign of Ahom King Pramatta Singha in 1744 AD. The Kedareswara Temple, a Shiva temple, has inscription on the temple showing that it is of Rajeswar Singha period. Though Hayagriva Madhab is the most popular, Hajo has a number of other temples dating back to the 18th century. Ganesh Temple, built on a giant, elephant-shaped rock is also called Deva Bhavana and is traditionally the meeting place of all the deities of the region.
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By Air : Flights cannot be taken directly to the town of Hajo, and they can however be taken to the nearby city of Guwahati. Guwahati is a chief location in the state and is well connected to many other places including Chennai, Delhi, Tezpur, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, North Lakhimpur and Mumbai. Flights from the capital city of Delhi to Guwahati will charge fares of around Rs 6,000. This is a very comfortable option that you can take, in order to reach Hajo. Buses and cars can be taken from Guwahati to Hajo.
By Train : Guwahati, which is just 25 km from Hajor, serves as an important rail head for travel and is well connected to all the parts of the country.
By Bus : Many major roads run through the town of Hajo, and a road that runs from Guwahati to Nalbari is a major road in the region. The road that leads from Guwahati to Barpeta can also be taken to the town of Hajo. City buses can be taken from Guwahati to the town of Hajo, and bus fares will range around Rs 30 or lesser.
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