Thengal Manor (Thengal Bhawan)

Thengal Manor, also known as Thengal Bhawan, is a heritage colonial bungalow located at Jalukonibari near Jorhat in Assam. Built in 1929 by tea planter Raibahadur Siva Prasad Barooah, it is notable for its British-colonial architecture, well-preserved interiors and association with Assam's tea heritage. Now conserved as a heritage property and boutique stay, it offers visitors a glimpse into early 20th-century Assamese elite lifestyle and history.

Visitors can expect a well-maintained two-storey colonial manor set within landscaped gardens and tea-growing countryside near Jorhat. The property features period architecture with wooden floors, vintage furniture, antique artefacts, photographs and a preserved printing press display. Guests can explore the bungalow interiors, verandas, garden areas and heritage exhibits on a guided tour, and experience the quiet rural setting of Jalukonibari.

Thengal Bhawan was constructed in 1929 by Raibahadur Siva Prasad Barooah, a prominent tea planter and entrepreneur from the Khongiya Barooah family of Thengal. The bungalow served as a centre for social and cultural gatherings and housed a printing press where early Assamese publications were printed. It reflects the prosperity of the Assam tea industry in the early 20th century and the architectural style of colonial-era planter bungalows.

The manor represents Assamese tea heritage and colonial bungalow culture, showcasing the lifestyle of Assam's early industrial elite. It preserves artefacts, documents and traditions linked to Assamese literature, journalism and hospitality, and is promoted as a heritage tourism site illustrating the region's cultural and architectural history.