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Tourist
Sites
Dhubri
District is bestowed with attractive scenic
beauties by the mother nature. Both the banks of river Brahmaputra with
its lush green fields, blue hills and hillock is a feast to
the eyes of the onlookers. The Chakrasila wild-
life sanctuary, the Tegbahadur Gurudwara, the Rangamati Mosque,
Mahamaya Dham and the royal palaces attract
the people for their unique structures,
religious sanctity and mythological importance. Some
attractive spots with salient features and pictorial views are
depicted below :
Mahamaya
Dham
Mahamaya Dham of Bogribari, about 30-35 Km.east from Dhubri town
is next to Kamakhya Than (Guwahati) and Madan-Mohan (Cooch
Behar) in its attraction to the pilgrims and tourists.
Originaly the famous mother Goddess Mahamaya of
Parvatjowar was worshipped by the local people
like Kacharies, Koches and Nath etc.
It was the presiding deity of the Jaminder of Parvatjowar. Now-a-days
the mother Mahamaya is worshipped by all Hindus.
Rangamati
Mosque
The very famous Rangamati Mosque was
built during 17th century by Hussain Shah, the Governor of
Bengal.This Mosque belongs to pre-Mughal period which can be
recognised from its typical architectural design. It is about
25Kms away from Dhubri Town. It may be mentioned that Rangamati
area was once a very prosperous during thereign of the Koch rulers.It
was also frontier post of the Koch rulers. During Mughal regime Rangamati
was a great fort of the invading Mughal Army. This unique
Mosque was used as a prayer place by the Mohmmedan Soldiers.
There is also a Idgah and a deep Well which were
also constructed during the same period.
Gurudwara
Sri Guru Tegbahadur Sahibji
In
the heart of the Dhubri Town and on the bank of the river mighty
Brahmaputra, this famous Gurudwara is situated. Sikh Guru Nanaka visited
this place in 1505 A.D. & met Sri Sankardeva during Nanaka's way from
Dhaka to Assam. Thereafter the 9th Guru Tegbahadur came to this place
and established this Gurudwara during 17th century. Sikh
devotees from all over India and abroad assembled
in this Gurudwara pevery year in
the month of December to mark the Martydom of Sri
Guru Tegbahadur with due solemnity and ceremony. Sikh devotees called
this festival as Sahidee-Guru-Parav.
Panchpeer
Dargaha
It is Mazar Sharif of five Sufi Saints who accompanied
Raja Ram Singh during his time of invassion to Assam.This Dargaha is the
best example of religious harmony where all section of people
irrespective of their religion pay visit with great respect.
Chakrasila
Wildlife Sanctuary
In the year 1994, Chakrasila Hill Reserve Forest was declared
as Chakrasila Hill Wildlife Sanctuary by the Govt.of India covering an
area of 4558.7 hectares of land. The distribution
of varities of plant species in Chakrasila
provides diverse niches for many Wild Life. The
Significant Golden Langur exists in Chakrasila Wildlife
Sanctuary in addition to other mammals plike Leopard, Leopard cat,
Porcupine, Pangoline, Flying Squirrel, Civet cat etc.Adjutants Stork,
Indian Owl, Myna, Parrakit, Dove, Hornbil, Jungle Fowl, Kingfisher,
Harren, Darter, Snipe, Teal etc. are the birds commonly found. Python,
Monitor, Crait, Cobra, Turtle, Tead and frog are some reptiles and amphibia
that are also found. Click here for more details.
Other
Significant features
Two world famous Wetlands - Dheer Beel and Diplai Beel
adjoins Chakrasila W.L. Sanctuary. These two Beels are home of a large
number of fishes, turtles, prawn and birds both indigenous and migratory.
It is about 70 Km away from
Dhubri Town. This sanctuary provides facilities
/ activities such as : (i) Bird Watching (ii) Forest Trecking
(iii) Wildlife & Nature Photography (iv) Local guide available
on payment (v) Site for errecting tent (vi) Free of cost accommodation
for a group of 15 / 20 person with hygenic dringking water
in the camp Tapoban provided by the local NGO,
the Natures Beckon.
Florican
Garden
A newly setup garden cum natural
park located at Bilasipara about 50 Km from Dhubri Town. It is a
very attractive tourist place.
Other
important places
There are many other important places
in this District. There are Matiabag pPalace at Gauripur,
Netai Dhubuni Ghat at Dhubri Town, Chandardinga
Hillock and Dudhnath Mondir at Salkocha, Ramraikuti at Satrasal,
Airport of IInd World War and Soreswar beel at Rupshi etc.
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