August 6, 2012

Mariani Railway Junction


      Mariani is a small town located in Jorhat district of Assam state. Famous for Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Mariani is just about 17 km away from Jorhat city. This small town is beautifully perched amidst vast tea plantation area. Mariani is served with railway junction and therefore it is connected by rail to many other parts India. Mariani is perched near the border of Nagaland and is known for its cosmopolitan culture as it is the place where several communities with different language have been living together in harmony.
      Mariani is just 17 km away from Jorhat and has rail and road connections to it. Rich in history and culture, Jorhat is a major tourist destination in Assam. It is home to a number of monasteries and temples. Its surrounding region is dotted with tea plantation and gardens. Rich in flora and fauna, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is another major tourist attraction one can visit near Mariani. It is located just 5 km away from Mariani Jn and is popular place among wildlife freak tourists. Majuli is beautiful island located in Brahmaputra River in state of Assam. Boats are available from Jorhat to Majuli. This island is known for its lush green scenery and pristine beauty. Sibsagar and Mokokchung are other places of attraction which can be accessed from Mariani Jn.
      Dibrugarh (Assam)-Chandigarh Spl, Kamakhya-Dibrugarh Spl, Brahmaputra Mail (Delhi-Dibrugarh) and many other trains pass through Mariani Railway Junction. Mariani is also connected by road to other parts of Assam, while the nearest airbase to the town is Jorhat airport which is linked by several flights to other major cities of India.

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