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Located in the state of Assam, Goalpara is an administrative district with headquarters at Goalpara town. Sprawling over an area of 1,911 sq km, the destination is located on the banks of the River Brahmaputra. Goalpara was originally created in......Read more on Goalpara


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Surya Pahar
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Places to Visit in Goalpara
  • Type: Heritage
The Surya Pahar or hill lies close to Golapara in Assam. The hill is enriched with ancient Indian sculptures and remnants of ancient temples are also found scattered all over the hill. The hill also has a modern version of sun temple. Worshiping Sun is an age-old practice in Assam. The Surya... Read More »
Dadan Hillock
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Places to Visit in Goalpara
  • Type: Religious
Dadan hill has a temple of Shiva at its peak, which was set up by Dadan, one of the Generals of King Bana of Sonitpur. A number of mythological stories are related to this Dadan hill cradled on the riverbank of Dariduri. It is widely believed that a wild elephant was killed by this General at the... Read More »
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Majar Shariff of Pir Saheb
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Places to Visit in Goalpara
  • Type: Religious
The Majar-Sharif belonging to the Sufi Saint Sayed Nasiruddin Kaderi, popularly called “Bagdadi” is located at Jaleswar-Katarihara, 60 km. away from Goalpara Town. The Saint is called Bagdadi as he arrived from Bagdad, capital of Iraq. Saint Sayed Nasiruddin Kaderi was also a leader... Read More »
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Pir Majhar
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Places to Visit in Goalpara
  • Type: Religious
The “Majhar” of Hazarat Sayed Abul Kasem Kharasani located at the central part of Goalpara town is popular among people belonging to all religious faith. As the Majhar is located by the side of the main road of the town, it is well accessible to the tourists. The Muslims and Hindu... Read More »
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Sri Sri Shyamrai Satra
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Places to Visit in Goalpara
  • Type: Religious
Around 366 years ago, the Shyamrai Satra, the hub of Vaishnavite culture and religion was established in the heart of the town of Goalpara.  It was managed by two brothers – Late Raghu Medhi and Late Kush Medhi. However, initiatives were taken by the locals of Goalpara to establish a... Read More »
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