Built in 1694 by Ahom king Gadadhar Singha on the river's smallest inhabited island, it was later damaged by an earthquake and partly rebuilt, retaining Ahom-era carvings.
Devotees consider a visit here, reached only by ferry across the Brahmaputra, spiritually significant as one of the river's most striking shrine settings.
Reached by ferry from Kachari Ghat in Guwahati, close to Guwahati railway station and airport.
Guwahati city hotels, a short ferry ride from the island.
Contact Assam Tourism for ferry timings.
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