Jorhat Gymkhana Club

The Gymkhana Club Heritage Grounds in Jorhat, Assam, is the historic Jorhat Gymkhana Club established in 1876 by British tea planters. Located on Gymkhana Road in central Jorhat, it is renowned for housing the oldest golf course in Asia and the third oldest in the world, a 9-hole course still in use. The grounds also include a heritage clubhouse, racecourse, and polo field, reflecting colonial-era leisure culture of Assam's tea industry.

Visitors can expect a large open heritage ground in central Jorhat featuring a well-maintained 9-hole golf course, a historic racecourse and polo field, and a colonial-era clubhouse. The setting is green and spacious with lawns, tree-lined perimeters and viewing areas. Visitors can see golfers on the course, horses during race season, and heritage structures. Access to the grounds is generally for viewing and walks, while clubhouse interiors and sports facilities are primarily for members and invitees.

Established in 1876 by British tea planters, the Jorhat Gymkhana Club is one of the oldest civilian clubs in India. Its 9-hole golf course is recognized as the oldest in Asia and the third oldest in the world after St Andrews and Royal Calcutta. The club served as the social and sporting centre for the colonial tea industry, hosting horse racing, polo, golf and social gatherings, and continues to reflect the heritage of Assam's tea era.

The grounds represent the colonial leisure culture of Assam's tea community and remain a cultural landmark for Jorhat. It is a venue for traditional horse racing events, polo matches and golf tournaments that draw participants and spectators locally, preserving sporting traditions introduced during the British period and continuing as a social hub for the region.