Chirang district, Assam, India

Places to visit near Basugaon

Basugaon is a town in Chirang district, Assam, India, home to about 12,832 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 32 temples, 39 mosques & dargahs, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens and 30 churches. The must-see places are Naakkati Hill Point (18 km), Sri Bagheswari Temple (18 km) and Saralpara Picnic Spot (57 km).

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Basugaon at a glance

Location
Chirang district, Assam, India
Population
about 12,832
Coordinates
26.4674° N, 90.4195° E
Places within 50 km
225 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Tura, 135 km
Railway station
Basugaon (BSGN), 1 km
Airport
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), 154 km

Top places to visit near Basugaon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Basugaon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Basugaon

43 temples within 100 km of Basugaon. The closest is Raja Thakur Temple (11 km); the best-known is Sri Bagheswari Temple (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Basugaon

40 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Basugaon. The closest is Madhya Bortalowa Jama Masjid (13 km); the best-known is Dhaligaon Jama Masjid (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Basugaon

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Basugaon. The closest is Botanical Garden (14 km); the best-known is Bongaigaon Eco Park (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Basugaon

30 churches within 100 km of Basugaon. The closest is Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church (13 km); the best-known is Laoripara Baptist Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basugaon

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basugaon. The closest is Champabati View Point (2 km); the best-known is Naakkati Hill Point (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Basugaon

16 parks within 100 km of Basugaon. The closest is Milan Udyan (12 km); the best-known is Zubeen Garg Khetra (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Basugaon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basugaon
  2. 10 km Borjhora Waterfall · waterfall, Chirang
  3. 8 km Naakkati Hill Point · hill, Bongaigaon
  4. 11 km Sri Bagheswari Temple · temple, Bongaigaon
  5. 1 km Bagheswari Hill · hill, Bongaigaon
  6. 3 km Bongaigaon Eco Park · nature spot, Bongaigaon
  7. 16 km Back to Basugaon

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How to reach Basugaon

  • By train: Basugaon (BSGN) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), Guwahati — about 154 km by road
  • By air: Shillong Airport (SHL), Shillong — about 222 km by road
  • By road from Tura: about 135 km · directions
  • By road from Guwahati: about 170 km · directions
  • By road from Shillong: about 222 km · directions

All places near Basugaon by distance

Within 15 km of Basugaon

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Basugaon by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples3243Raja Thakur Temple (11 km)
Mosques & dargahs3940Madhya Bortalowa Jama Masjid (13 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2231Botanical Garden (14 km)
Churches3030Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church (13 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2227Champabati View Point (2 km)
Parks1616Milan Udyan (12 km)
Forts & heritage1014Statue of Bir Chilarai (1 km)
Other attractions1314Clock Tower (17 km)
Waterfalls1213Borjhora Waterfall (10 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs99Bangaldoba Mini Dam (9 km)
Jain sites66Shree Shambhavnath Jain Swetambar Mandir (17 km)
Museums36Koch Rajbongshi Museum (16 km)
Caves44Nill Cave (17 km)
Buddhist sites33Buddhist Temple (16 km)
Treks22Nigamkhola to Nakkati Hill (19 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves22Aie River Tourist Spot (30 km)
Ashrams01Krishnaguru Sewashram (98 km)

Basugaon: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Basugaon?

Naakkati Hill Point (hill, about 18 km), Sri Bagheswari Temple (temple, about 18 km), Borjhora Waterfall (waterfall, about 10 km), Bongaigaon Eco Park (nature spot, about 16 km), Bagheswari Hill (hill, about 19 km), Bongaigaon View Point (viewpoint, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Basugaon?

225 places on Spotwander: 32 temples, 39 mosques & dargahs, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest temple to Basugaon?

Raja Thakur Temple, about 11 km by road; Laxmi Temple (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Basugaon?

Madhya Bortalowa Jama Masjid, about 13 km by road; Bhitor-Chengmari Jama Masjid (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Basugaon?

Botanical Garden, about 14 km by road; Ratan Chandra Barman Lotus Garden (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Basugaon?

Start in Basugaon, visit Borjhora Waterfall, then Naakkati Hill Point, then Sri Bagheswari Temple, then Bagheswari Hill, then Bongaigaon Eco Park, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Basugaon?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Basugaon?

By train: Basugaon (BSGN), about 1 km away. By air: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), about 154 km by road. By road: 135 km from Tura.

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