Kapili valley crossroads and railway town
Hojai sits in the Kapili–Jamuna valley that was once the ancient Davaka kingdom. Lumding, one of the North East’s great railway junctions, is the start of the scenic hill line to Dima Hasao.
5 sights and experiences.
A major rail junction. From here the line climbs through tunnels and gorges towards Haflong and Silchar — one of India’s most scenic train rides.
Today a busy market town, Doboka recalls the ancient Davaka kingdom, named in the 4th-century Allahabad pillar inscription of Samudragupta.
Archaeological sites with ruins and relics from the old Kapili valley kingdoms. Ask locally for directions.
October to March.
By airLGBI Airport, Guwahati (about 194 km from the district HQ); Tezpur Airport is about 123 km.
By trainHojai station and Lumding Junction — both well connected to Guwahati and beyond.
By roadAbout 175 km from Guwahati via NH 27.
