Main Info
Hajo Tourism
Hajo is a town in Assam. It’s a major historical pilgrim centre of attraction for the – Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists.
It is just about 24km from the city of Guwahati, and beside the banks of the Brahmaputra river.
Hajo is filled with so many temples and mosques in memory of major Hindu Gods and Goddesses like Durga, Shiva, Vishnu, Buddha, and so many others. One sacred and well-known temple that attracts Buddhists is Hayagriva Madhava Mandir. It is the temple considered to be the exact place where Lord Buddha attained Nirvana. For the Muslims, the temple that is more celebrated and acknowledged and usually mostly visited by them is the Powa Mecca Mosque. There is also the Kedareswara Temple which is considered to be one of the oldest temples in the Indian subcontinent. Even though not a big town this symbolizes religious harmony and peace. It is a must visit for any Hindu, Muslim or Buddhists that have the opportunity of visiting the town.
Hajo is also well known by everyone and in Asia for its bell metal industry. The people make the best kinds of utensils and household items. The artisans of Moria is known to have made the brass and bell metal utensils used in the Hayagriva Temple
Restaurants and Local Food in Hajo
Both vegetarians and non-vegetarians can survive when it comes to the local food in
Hajo. They have so many nice local cuisines such as; the staple Rice, Cheera, Muri, Akhoi, Pithguri, they have very yummy tasty fish delicacies such as Patot diya which is steamed fish wrapped in plantain leaves along with some flavors, fish curry; Machor Tenga. Other nice meals you should try are Khar, Laksa, Pitika e.t.c.
Itinerary
If you plan on visiting Hajo for a Holiday getaway, you can start your tour by visiting the popular well-known temples that appeal to you. You get to listen to interesting myths and history of the temple while exploring, taste the great local cuisines, visit the popular market for window shopping and get lovely souvenirs like quality silk. In conclusion, Hajo is a place you won’t want to miss visiting.
