Gerukamukh Picnic Area

Gerukamukh Picnic Area is a popular riverside picnic spot located at Gerukamukh on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Dhemaji district, Assam, along the Subansiri River. It is notable for its scenic riverbank, forested surroundings and views of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project dam site. The open grassy banks and shallow river stretches attract families and groups for day picnics, sightseeing and photography, especially during the winter season.

Visitors can expect a wide, open riverbank along the Subansiri River with sandy and grassy stretches, shallow water channels and forested hills in the background. The area is developed as an informal picnic ground with open spaces for groups to sit, cook and relax. Views of the Subansiri Lower Dam construction site and the river valley are prominent. The setting is natural and rural with basic facilities, food stalls in season, and space for walking, photography and riverside leisure.

Gerukamukh is known as the site of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (2000 MW), India's largest hydroelectric project, located on the Subansiri River at the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. Construction began in 2005 and the area has since developed as a landmark for river-based infrastructure and as a recreational riverbank for nearby towns.

The picnic area is a significant winter recreational and social gathering place for local communities from Dhemaji, Lakhimpur and adjoining areas of Arunachal Pradesh, reflecting the regional tradition of winter riverbank picnics along the Subansiri River.