Youth Hostel Nagaon,

1. Name of the Youth Hostel Youth Hostel, Nagaon 2. Complete Postel Address with Dr.B. Road, Dist.Nagaon, P.S.Sadar, P.O.Nagaon, Code State Assam, Pi.Code:782001. 3. Name of the Warden/Incharge Ghanshyam Hazarika and tele no. with STD Code Tel.No.232330 (O), Mobile NO.9435060526, STD Code.03672 4. Fax No. Nil 5. E.Mail/Web site address Nil 6. Brief on importance of place The district Nagaon is located at the centre of the state of Assam. It is about 120 km away from . Nagaon is the district head quarter of the District Nagaon linked with NH- 37 & NH-36 lead to the way of Arunachal, Nagaland and Manipur by road. is bounded by the mighty river Brahmputra at the North serving water transportation to the other districts of Assam including Nagaon and other North Easrtern States. Further Rly.Track passing through Nagaon add to the Transportation system.

Nagaon is a district of Hills,Rivers, Tea Gardens, Forest and Vegetation increasing the Natural beauties with flora and fauna. Besides rivers like Kolong, Kapili, Yamuna, Nisari, Barapani, rich in vegetation thus enriches the granary of the food stuff for economy growth. As Nagaon is full of natural materials it becomes rich in natural beauties to attract the tourists and educationists for natural studies.

The Hills and rivers of Nagaon reflect the scope of developing and promoting the hill climbing, trekking, highking, treasure hunting, water sports and other adventure programmes for youths.

Nagaon is the birth place of Guru Shri Shri Sankar Dev, the poet, the literalist, the Musician the actor and artist, Dramtist and sports man whose remarkable works in the field of social reformation among all section people bringing peace and amity unity and integrity in diversity.

Nagaon flourishes cultural heritage of mythologically and historical importance which can be identified by the existance of shrines, temples, idols of dev and devi located in different places of the distrct.

Nagaon forests are very deep and dark which are the dwelling places of animals and variety of birds, Kaziranga and Laokhowa forests have been recognised as the National Parks for one horned Rhinoceroses.

The Phulaguri Dhaba, the Shahid Smrity Stambha of Barhempur depict the sacrifices of many patriots like Bhugeswari Phukanani Thagi Sut, Lakhi Hazaika, Tilak Deka, Kulai Koch, Gunsviram Bardaloi, Hema , Hemram Patar etc. during the Freedom Movement.

7. Places of tourist interest nearby

a) Akasi Ganga - 35 km away from the town beautiful water fall; ruins of temples found; Architectural remains; stone images discovered. b) Ambika Nath Devalaya - Was built during Ahom period. c) Baneswar - About 40 km away from the town. A lord Siva temple at . d) Bardwan Than - The birth place of Guru Shri Shri Sankardeb. About 14 km from the Town. Recognised for Cultural Integration. e)Basundhara Pahar - Picnic Sports, sight seeing & for adventure prog.2 ½ km from Chaparmukh Rly Station. f) Basudevabari Devalaya - Situated at Kalibor; A stone image of lord basudeva is worshipped at this temple. g) Bura Gosain Than - A siva Temple at Kaliabpr. h) Chanchaki Garakhia Than - is situated near Kampur about 32 km from the town. Ancient remains exists such as stone images of Vishnu carved lotus; Dwarpa. i) Chapanala Mandir - About 20 km away from the town; Beautiful water falls. Remains of old temples found. j) ChitraSankar - A siva Temple at Kalibor k) - A fine image of Vishnu with Lakshmi and Swaraswai was found; ruin exist at a site called Devathan. l) Hatimura - Was built during Ahom King Pramatta Singha an image of Goddess Durga is enshrined. m) Kamakhya Devalaya - At Kalibar built during Prematta Singha. n) Trisuldhari - Is a rocjk with siva emblems such as Trisul engraved and many ruins here and there.

8. Details of accommodation No.of beds No.of Rooms available a) Dormitory a) 6 nos. 38 b) Double room b 2 nos. 4 c) Family room c) nil 9. Details of rooms/dormitories Available with attached bathrooms -Recreation room -Reading Room 1 no; No furnishers & No equipments for recreation. 1 no. No furnishers. 2 nos. of daily news papers are available. -Reception room with counter 1 no. - Store room 3 nos. - Double bedded room with 2 nos. with full bedding facilities including blankets. Total beds attached bath. 2 in each room. - Dormitory with attached bath 6 nos. with full beds including blankets. Total beds: 36 nos. - Dinning Hall with kitchen One no. yet to be fully equipped. 10. Tariff Dormitory Double room Family room a) Students/members Rs.30/- Rs.30/- (per head per night) (per head per night) b) others Rs.50/- per head per night halt Rs.10/- Linnen charge for all categories Rs.30/- per head per night halt of Gt. Of 5 or above participating in the govt. prog. 11. Check in/check out time 12 noon 12. Facilities available a) STD/ISD/FAX/INTERNET No. b) Cable No. c) Catering No. however effort has been made to start soon d) Self cooking Yes e) Transport Guide No. f) Hot Water No. g) Room Cooling No. h) Lockers No. i) Online booking facility No.

13. Distance: a)From Railway Station (name) 3 km. Haibargaon Rail.station. b)From Main Bus stop (name) 1 km. From Assam State Transport Corporation bus stoppage and ½ km from Jaishri Hall Omni bus stoppage. c)From air port (name) No Air port. 14. Any other relevant information for Nil. publication