Exploring Biswanath Ghat, India's Best Tourism Village of 2023

This place attained immense significance last year in September last year, the Union Ministry of Tourism selected Biswanath Ghat as the best tourism village of India for 2023.

Best Tourism village of India in 2023

Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra, the place is named after the ancient Biswanath temple. It is called Gupta Kashi and has a cluster of more than 100 temples in the vicinity.

Importance of Biswanath Ghat

A new Biswanath temple was built in the village in the area and it is worth paying a visit to. Perhaps the most magnificent temple to be seen here is the Bordol Temple built by the Ahom king Rajeswar Singha.

Temple Hopping

The water level of the Brahmaputra recedes with the coming of the winter and gives way to lush golden riverine sand beaches for tourists to explore.

Pristine Riverside retreat

The third day of the festival, known as Goxai Bihu, becomes a big affair here as devotees gather in large numbers to join in the festivities and take out areligious procession in the area.

Goxai Bihu festivities

There is also an island present near the Biswanath Ghat which is known as Umatumuni. This island is a tourist spot as it houses a tourist lodge and also some remnants of an old temple.

Island near the Ghat

Reaching Biswanath Ghat is not a problem. Once you reach Biswanath Chariali town, you can either take a taxi or an autorickshaw to the place which is about 30 minutes away from the town.

Reaching Biswanath Ghat

There are also several options of hotels and lodges in the Biswanath Chariali town at afordable rates to stay.

Accomodation