Travel Guide to Paklongkam waterfalls

Getting There

• Car

  If you are starting from Guwahati, drive towards the National Highway 27 (NH27) heading towards Nagaon. Continue on NH27 for approximately 170 kilometers. Upon reaching Nagaon, take a right onto SH-5 towards Golaghat. Stay on this road for about 50 kilometers. After Golaghat, follow signs for Assam State Highway 1 (AS-1) towards Jorhat. Continue on AS-1 for about 20 kilometers. From Jorhat, take a left onto the Unnamed Road, which leads directly to Paklongkam waterfalls, approximately 10 kilometers ahead. The total journey from Guwahati to Paklongkam waterfalls is about 250 kilometers and takes approximately 5 to 6 hours, depending on traffic conditions.

• Public Transportation

  From Guwahati, take a direct bus to Jorhat. The journey takes around 6 to 7 hours and buses run frequently throughout the day. Upon reaching Jorhat, you will need to hire a taxi or take a shared auto-rickshaw to cover the final 10 kilometers to Paklongkam waterfalls. Expect to pay around ₹300-₹500 for the taxi or ₹50-₹100 per person for the auto-rickshaw. The total travel time from Guwahati to Paklongkam waterfalls via public transportation is approximately 8 to 9 hours.

• Local Transportation

  Once you arrive in Jorhat, you can use local taxis or auto-rickshaws for the remaining distance to Paklongkam waterfalls. It is advisable to negotiate the fare beforehand, and you may find that hiring a taxi for the round trip is more convenient, especially if you plan to spend time at the waterfalls. Make sure to arrange for your return transport as there may not be a lot of options available late in the evening.