Biswanath Chariali

A Siva temple also called Pani Biswanath is located at the confluence of Bridhaganga (Burigonga) river with Brahmaputra.

On the third day of Assamese Bihu a mela is held at a place called Pani Bharal.

If you plan to visit Gupta Kashi, it is recommended that you stay in Biswanath Chariali city.

Even now Biswanath Ghat is used as a port by various merchant and cargo vessels sailing across river Brahmaputra.

A lamp post was also erected in the river Brahmaputra to serve as a navigational aid for the ferry and vessels.

After a glorious existence of around 170 years, this lamp post was washed away by the speedy currents of the river Brahmaputra.

The Nagsankar is a Temple of Lord Shiva situated at Nagshankar village 15 km from Biswanath Chariali on National Highway 15.

[4][5] "Nagsankar" temple premises includes a beautiful pond with tortoises who respond to the name "Mohan".

The great vaishnavite scholar Srimanta Sankardeva is believed to have stayed in this place after crossing the Brahmaputra due scare from enemies.

The Eco-Tourist resort in Biswanth Ghat named after "Green Ashiyana" completed its construction and is a point of attraction in addition with the food facilities.

This city is surrounded by lush green tea gardens like Monabarie, Pertubghar, Sakomatha, Nilpur, Pavoi, Kalapani, Ginjia, Ketela, Bihali, Helem, Gohpur, Borgong, Dholie, Mijikajan, and Majuliegarh.

It has many government SEBA schools like Bahumukhi Vidyalaya (known as boys higher secondary), Chariali Academy etc.

There are reputed hospitals in Biswanath Chariali and they provide very high class service to the patients.

Biswanath Chariali has been hosting Surya Bora One Act Play competition for many years.

The new train connecting New Delhi and Itanagar is running through Viswanath Charali railway station.

[8] Two Inter city express trains connecting Guwahati have stops at Viswanath Charali railway station.

Day and night service of private and ASTC buses are available from Guwahati to Biswanath Chariali and from here to almost all major towns and cities of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

The Biswanath Temple
Island of Umatumuni
A view of sunset from Biswanath Ghat