About Jia Bhoroli River Rafting Area
Jia Bhoroli River Rafting Area at Potasali in Sonitpur district, Assam, is a popular adventure site on the Jia Bhoroli (Kameng) River near Nameri National Park. Flowing from the Eastern Himalayas, the river offers Grade II-III rapids suitable for beginners and intermediate rafters. Surrounded by forests and Himalayan foothills, it is known for scenic landscapes, camping, angling for golden mahseer, and proximity to Nameri and Bhalukpong.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a river-based adventure setting on a wide, forested Himalayan river at Potasali, near the Nameri National Park boundary. The area has sandy riverbanks, forested surroundings and views of the Eastern Himalayan foothills. Activities centre on guided inflatable rafting over mild to moderate rapids, with stretches of calm water for floating. There are eco-camps and temporary riverside camps for camping, plus opportunities for photography, birdwatching and angling in designated stretches.
Key highlights
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River rafting on Jia Bhoroli (Kameng) River with Grade II-III rapids
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Scenic setting amid forests and Eastern Himalayan foothills near Nameri National Park
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Riverside eco-camps and camping facilities at Potasali
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Opportunity for angling for golden mahseer in permitted stretches
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Proximity to Bhalukpong and Nameri for combined nature and adventure visits
Route
| By air | Nearest domestic airport is Tezpur Airport (Salonibari), about 35 km away; major gateway is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, about 200 km away, then road transfer. |
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| By train | Nearest major railheads are Rangapara North Railway Station and Tezpur (Dekargaon) Railway Station, with connections to Guwahati and other Assam towns; onward by road to Potasali. |