Festivals & Events

The focus of the tea tourism festival would be mainly on experiencing the tea culture of Assam – the famous "Jhumur" dance of the tea community, the lifestyle and work of a tea planter and an exhibition showcasing the growth and development of tea as well as research activities in this connection. On the sidelines would be a seminar at the oldest tea research centre in the world at Tocklai, a tour of a mini automated tea factory, a visit to the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, an ethnic food festival, a fashion show and visits to historical spots as well as the beautiful parks and scenic places of tourist interest in Jorhat district. See SCHEDULE for programme details.