Places of Interest
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Home to the endangered Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Morigaon district of Assam. Boasting of the highest density of Indian rhinos, the sanctuary is 40 km east of Guwahati. Pobitora along with Kaziranga National Park and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary form the three most important reserves for the protection of Indian rhinos.
Pilgrim Tourism
There are ample number of ancient shrines and temples in and around Mayong. The place is called the “Land of Pancha Devata”, which refers to five deities who are Dinesh, Ganesh, Vishnu, Siva and Shivi (Parvati). Some important pilgrimage sites are – Kechaikhaiti Shrine of Burha Mayong, Narashinha Ashram of Hiloikhunda, Ganesh Temple of Hatimuria, Shiv Shrine of Kachashila etc.
Archeological Tourism
Mayong is also known for its archeological ruins and monuments. There is a big stone inscription, dating back several hundred years located at a hilly village Burha Mayong. This is Asia’s longest un-deciphered rock inscription and it was discovered by the state Archeological department near Silent Rocks.
River Tourism
As this area is located on the bank of the river Brahmaputra it bears an ample scope for river Tourism. Services of river cruises from Guwahati to Kajalimukh near Mayong or back bears enormous Tourism potential.
Eco Tourism
Tourists can enjoy the beauty of nature in or around Mayong which is covered by hills, hillocks, river, natural water bodies etc.
BURHA MAYONG
Silent Rocks at BURHA MAYONG is ready to host guest and tourists this winter with more features and facilities. You can hear the Music of nature amid giant rocks with deafening silence.
