Wander into
Hajo
Where temples, mosques and shrines share one hilltown.
- From Guwahati
- About 30km
- Sites
- Hayagriva Madhava, Powa Mecca
- Pair with
- Sualkuchi silk town
Hajo, about 30km from Guwahati, is a pilgrimage town shared by faiths: the Hayagriva Madhava temple on Monikut hill (some traditions link it to Buddhist heritage), the Powa Mecca dargah, and older shrine sites across the hills.
The potter village of Hajo and the silk town of Sualkuchi nearby make an easy half-day loop from the city.
Quick answers
Hajo at a glance
Why visit Hajo?
For the unusual multi-faith layering of one small town, plus potters and silk on the same loop.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Hayagriva Madhava
Hilltop Vishnu temple with far-river views.
Powa Mecca
An important Islamic pilgrimage site of the region.
Facts checked against the official Assam tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26