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Spiritual
Barpeta Satra
Founded by saint Madhavdev in 1583, with a vast kirtan ghar (prayer hall). It is the heart of the town’s famous Doul Utsav at Holi.
Barpeta
Satra Nagari — the town of monasteries
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HeadquartersBarpeta
RegionLower Assam
Best timeOct – Apr
From Guwahati≈ 100 km · 2.5 hrs
Barpeta is a centre of Assam’s Vaishnava tradition. Its great satra, its colourful Doul (Holi) festival and the nearby gateway to Manas make it worth a stay.
Places to visit in Barpeta
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Spiritual
Patbausi Satra
Near Barpeta town, where Srimanta Sankardev lived and worked for many years. A peaceful place with old relics.
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Culture
Sarthebari bell-metal craft
One of Assam’s main bell-metal (kanh) centres. Watch artisans hammer the traditional plates, bowls and bota stands by hand.
Wildlife
Gateway to Manas National Park
Barpeta Road is the nearest railhead for Manas; the Bansbari entry of the park is about 20 km north. See Baksa for the park itself.
Best time to visit Barpeta
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October to April. Barpeta’s Doul Utsav (Holi, February–March) is one of the biggest in Assam.
How to reach Barpeta
By airLGBI Airport, Guwahati — about 100 km.
By trainBarpeta Road (BPRD) on the main line is the nearest major station; Pathsala and Sorbhog are also close.
By roadAbout 95–100 km from Guwahati via NH 27.
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