About Mathanguri Riverfront
Mathanguri Riverfront is a scenic riverfront and viewpoint on the Manas River at Mathanguri in Chirang district, Assam, on the northern edge of Manas National Park near the India-Bhutan border. Developed as a picnic and sightseeing spot, it offers views of the river, forested banks and Bhutan hills. It is notable as a gateway to Manas National Park and a popular day-visit destination for nature viewing and photography.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open riverfront area along the Manas River with views of clear river water, sandy and rocky banks, dense forest of Manas National Park and hills of Bhutan in the distance. The site has open viewing areas and seating where visitors can sit, walk along the riverbank, take photographs and enjoy sunsets. It is an exposed natural setting with limited built structures, used mainly for sightseeing, picnicking and nature observation.
Key highlights
- 01
Scenic views of the Manas River at the edge of Manas National Park
- 02
Panoramic views of Bhutan hills and forested landscape
- 03
Popular picnic and sunset viewpoint near India-Bhutan border
- 04
Opportunity for birdwatching and nature photography
- 05
Gateway location to Manas National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site
Culture & Context
Mathanguri area is significant as a recreational and natural landscape within the Bodoland Territorial Region and is valued locally as a community picnic and gathering place on the Manas River adjoining Manas National Park.
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, with onward road journey to Mathanguri |
|---|---|
| By train |