Sualkuchi

Sualkuchi, also known as the Manchester of the east, a sleepy village in the northern bank of the river Brahmaputra is the center of Assam’s textile production. The weaver’s village specialises in mainly two types of silk, Muga silk and Pat silk. Indigenous items such as mekhela chadors, and gamosas made of these materials are the famous products of the state . It has been declared as a Handloom Heritage Village, and thus is steadily growing up as an important tourist spot in Assam. Eri silks and Endi clothes from this region is also quite well known.
Sualkuchi Village is also rich in flora and fauna, and it retains the traditional charm with bamboo houses and overall rustic nature of the villages. A number of migratory birds visit the place during the winter season, and thus, bird watching is an ideal thing to do in Sualkuchi. There are a few budget hotels in the place with basic amenities for accommodation and the traditional cuisine is a must try. There are also various religious institutions like temples and namghars – a place of worship for the assamese community , in the area which attracts a number of tourists.
POPULAR THINGS TO DO & SEE IN AND AROUND
The weavers’ village amidst the lush greenery and the mountains is famous not only for the silk products, but also for its scenic beauty . The bio diversity of this place attracts nature lovers as well as the photographers. Apart from this, there are also temples like Siddheswar Devayala and satras like Hatisatra nearby, which enhances the appeal of the place.

Contact Person

Manas Hazarika
Phone Number: 7896060722
Email: atdcltd[at]gmail[dot]com

Link

http://assamtourismonline.com/

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International airport (35 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - Kamakhya Railway station (30 Km away)