Places to visit in Bongaigaon
9 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
Wildlife and lakes 3
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Kakoijana Reserve Forest Official source
Reserve forest of about 17.24 sq km on the Aie river, home to around 450 golden langurs; Golden Langur Festival in early January (district portal; Assam Tourism calendar).
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Koyakujia Beel and park Official source
Lake and park listed by the district portal.
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Tamranga Beel Official source
Lake listed by the district portal.
Temples and hills 5
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Bagheswari Temple and Hill Official source
Temple and hill listed by the district portal.
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Bhairabsura hill Official source
Hill listed by the district portal.
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Lalmati Duramari Ganesh Mandir Official source
Temple listed by the district portal.
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Naakkati Hills Official source
Hills listed by the district portal.
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Sri Sri Maa Maharani Devi Temple, Khagarpur Official source
Temple listed by the district portal.
Heritage 1
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Jogighopa rock-cut caves Official source
Ancient caves and tombs; centrally protected (district portal; ASI list).
In depth: Kakoijana Reserve Forest
Kakoijana is a small hill forest on the Aie river near Abhayapuri with around 450 golden langurs, and residents and NGOs are pressing for it to become a sanctuary. Walk the forest edge in the morning to see troops feeding, and visit the old Shiva temple on one of the hills.
At a glance
- Type
- Reserve forest Official source
- Area
- About 17.24 sq km (district portal) Official source
- Declared
- Reserved forest on 29 April 1966 (district portal) Official source
- Golden langurs
- Around 450 (district portal) Official source
- Festival
- Golden Langur Festival, 1-5 January (Assam Tourism calendar) Official source
- Time needed
- Half a day
History and significance
- Status
- Reserved forest since 29 April 1966; upgrade to wildlife sanctuary proposed since 1 April 1999 under the Aie Valley Forest Division (district portal). Official source
- Community role
- Residents and NGOs are pressing for sanctuary status (district portal). Official source
What to see
- Golden langurs
- Around 450.
- Other wildlife
- Binturong, pangolin, hornbill, leopard, porcupine, python, barking deer (district portal).
- Kalikapat spring
- Hill spring flowing to the paddy fields.
- Shiva temple
- Ancient temple on one of the hills.
Visiting
- Timings and fees
- Not published. Confirm with the forest office. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Golden Langur Festival
- 1-5 January (Assam Tourism calendar). Official source
Visitor guidelines
- Walk with a local guide.
- Keep distance from langur troops.
- Do not feed animals.
How to reach Kakoijana Reserve Forest
- By road
- About 15 km east of Bongaigaon (district portal). Official source
- By train
- New Bongaigaon (to confirm). Not yet verified
- By air
- Rupsi (RUP) or Guwahati (GAU); to confirm. Not yet verified
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
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| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:17 | 16:55 | Best; Golden Langur Festival |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:04 | 17:19 | Best |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 05:38 | 17:36 | Good; warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:05 | 17:50 | Pre-monsoon storms; Bohag Bihu |
| May | IMD normals to add | 04:41 | 18:06 | Hot, humid; parks closing |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 04:34 | 18:21 | Monsoon; floods possible |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 04:43 | 18:23 | Heavy rain; floods |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 04:59 | 18:05 | Heavy rain; floods |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:12 | 17:33 | Rain easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 05:26 | 17:01 | Good; parks reopen |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 05:46 | 16:39 | Best: clear |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:07 | 16:37 | Best: cool, dry |
Suggested plans
- Half day
- Morning walk for langurs, then Bagheswari temple.
- Full day
- Add the Jogighopa caves on the Brahmaputra.
How to reach Bongaigaon
- By train
- New Bongaigaon Junction.
- By air
- Rupsi (RUP); Guwahati (GAU).
- By road
- NH-27 (to confirm).
- Headquarters
- Bongaigaon
- Coast
- Landlocked; north bank of the Brahmaputra
Best time to visit Bongaigaon
- Best time
- October to March.
- Climate
- Hot, humid summers; heavy monsoon; mild winters.
Dates to plan around in Assam
- Kaziranga elephant safaris resume — Golaghat: About 20 days after 3 Oct 2026 (expected)
- Raas Mahotsav — Majuli: Around Kartik Purnima, November; 2026 dates to confirm
- Shahidi Guru Purab — Dhubri gurudwara: December (district portal)
- Dwijing Festival — Chirang (Aie river): December or January (Bodoland Tourism)
- Chandubi Festival — Kamrup: 1-5 January; exact date TBA
- Golden Langur Festival — Kakoijana, Bongaigaon: 1-5 January
- Rongker — Karbi Anglong: 5 January
- Charaideo Festival — Charaideo: 9-11 January
Where to stay in Bongaigaon
No stays have been verified for Bongaigaon yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Bongaigaon
What is Bongaigaon known for?
Golden langurs at Kakoijana, hill temples and lakes, and the ancient caves of Jogighopa.
What is the one place not to miss in Bongaigaon?
Kakoijana Reserve Forest. Reserve forest of about 17.24 sq km on the Aie river, home to around 450 golden langurs; Golden Langur Festival in early January (district portal; Assam Tourism calendar).
Which is the nearest railway station to Bongaigaon?
New Bongaigaon Junction.
Which is the nearest airport to Bongaigaon?
Rupsi (RUP); Guwahati (GAU).
When is the best time to visit Bongaigaon?
October to March.
How many places are there to visit in Bongaigaon?
Our guide lists 9 places in Bongaigaon district, Assam, across wildlife and lakes, temples and hills, heritage.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Bhumeshwar Hill, Chirang — Viewpoint near Bageshwari temple and Koya Khuliya Beel (Bodoland Tourism).
- Sri Surya Pahar, Goalpara — Archaeological site across seven peaks and about 1,400 acres, protected by the ASI; excavations from 1984 revealed remains believed to be post-Gupta. Sri Sri Surya Mela for three days from Maghi Purnima each January (district portal).