Visiting Jorhat with family
Quick answer
Jorhat is easy with family: short drives, mild food and big open spaces.
- Kids love the Majuli ferry, gibbon spotting and a Kaziranga jeep safari (October to May).
- Book an entire apartment so everyone has space and a kitchen for simple meals. Up to six guests fit in one NOI Homes apartment.
Best family activities
- Kaziranga jeep safari: one-horned rhinos, elephants and wild buffalo, about 88 km away. It's a full day, but unforgettable. See the Kaziranga guide.
- Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary: a gentle forest walk with a chance of seeing apes. Keep voices low, go early, and wear closed shoes.
- Majuli by ferry: a river crossing children talk about for years. Mask-making at Samaguri is a hit. Read about the ferry.
- Tea gardens: wide paths and photo spots. Explain how tea goes from bush to cup.
- Sivasagar: the Rang Ghar, an Ahom-era sports pavilion, and the huge tanks. Good for history lessons. See the Sivasagar trip.
Food for all ages
Assamese food is mild. Rice, dal, aloo pitika, fish or chicken curry and pitha usually please children. Carry snacks for ferry and safari days, when food stops are few.
Pacing
- Do one big outing a day: Kaziranga, Majuli or Sivasagar.
- Keep afternoons light; the heat and humidity can be tiring outside winter.
- Start early. Gibbons, safaris and ferries all reward the morning.
Packing for kids
Light long-sleeved clothes, mosquito repellent, sun hats, a warm layer from November to February, and rain gear in monsoon. See our packing list.
Where to stay: NOI Homes, central Jorhat
NOI Homes is a boutique homestay on J.B. Road in central Jorhat. There are two 2BHK apartments, each for up to six guests. NOI Homes Elite is always let as the whole apartment, with two bedrooms (Khwaab and Gulmohar). NOI Homes Privé can be booked whole, or as private rooms: Rajwada, the master suite, and Sukoon, the cosy room.
Families usually book NOI Homes Elite or the whole Privé apartment: two bedrooms, a living room, a full kitchen and space for up to six. Parking is free, so a hired car for day trips can wait right outside.
Every stay includes Wi-Fi, free on-site parking, a fully equipped kitchen and 24×7 on-site help. Breakfast and home-cooked Assamese meals are available on request at an extra charge. See the rooms in the catalogue, or check availability.
Planning dates? Message us with your dates and number of guests. We reply on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jorhat good for a family trip?
Yes. It's calm, safe and has short drives to tea gardens, a gibbon sanctuary, Majuli and Kaziranga.
Can children go on a Kaziranga jeep safari?
Generally yes. Children usually join jeep safaris with their families. Check current rules and age-based charges when booking.
Is the Majuli ferry safe for kids?
The IWT ferries carry families daily. Keep children close, away from the deck edges, and avoid days of very high water in monsoon.
Where can a family of 6 stay in Jorhat?
An entire 2BHK apartment. Both NOI Homes apartments sleep up to six, with a kitchen and living room.
Timings, fares and seasonal openings in Assam change often. We check this guide regularly, but please confirm locally before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Tell us on WhatsApp.