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town38 min from Guwahati

Sualkuchi — the silk-weaving town on the Brahmaputra

Sualkuchi, the weaving town on the Brahmaputra about 35 km from Guwahati: muga, pat and eri silk, mekhela chadors and gamosas, and the Sidheswar Devalaya.

What it is

Sualkuchi is the textile centre of Assam, a town on the north bank of the Brahmaputra about 32 km and 38 minutes from Guwahati on our routing; Wikipedia says about 35 km. Its cottage looms make muga, pat and eri silk and endi cloth, and Wikipedia calls it the Manchester of Assam.

Photos: Mintu Rajbangsi (CC BY-SA 4.0) — via Wikimedia Commons, resized.

What is woven

The town is known for mekhela chadors and gamosas made from its own silks, and for a registered trademark. Wikipedia says the cloths are in demand across Assam and the rest of India.

The temple and the river

The Sidheswar Devalaya in the town is an ancient Shiva temple built in the time of the Ahom king Siva Singha, and holds a few images of archaeological interest. A Gandhi Ashram has been newly developed on the river bank.

Combine it with

The two days with Madan Kamdev and Sualkuchi ends day two here. Read how to reach Guwahati.

Plans that include this

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A row of carved stone temple blocks under a small shelter on a paved terrace among trees
Two days around Guwahati — Basistha, Deepor Beel, then Madan Kamdev and Sualkuchi
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A two-day plan around Guwahati: Basistha Temple and Deepor Beel on day one, the Madan Kamdev ruins and the silk town of Sualkuchi on day two, with drive times.
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Questions people ask

What is Sualkuchi known for?

Silk weaving. Wikipedia says the town on the north bank of the Brahmaputra, about 35 km from Guwahati, has a large number of cottage handloom units, and calls it the Manchester of Assam. Muga, pat and eri silk and endi cloth from the town are famous for quality, and its registered trademark is Sualkuchi's.

What is made in Sualkuchi?

Mekhela chadors and gamosas made from the local muga, pat and eri silks. Wikipedia says they are in demand across Assam and the rest of India. We have no verified shop names, prices or visiting rules, so ask in town before you go.

What else is in Sualkuchi?

Wikipedia names the Sidheswar Devalaya, an ancient Shiva temple built in the time of the Ahom king Siva Singha, with a few images of archaeological interest, and a newly developed Gandhi Ashram on the river bank. The town is about 32 km and 38 minutes from the centre of Guwahati on our routing.