
Kurua & Morigaon (Tortoise & Mask Villages)
Morigaon, Assam, India
The Morigaon belt of freshwater-turtle conservation temples, the Mayong 'land of black magic' and traditional mask-and-craft villages of central Assam.
Why visit: Turtle temples and the legendary 'magic land' of Mayong.
- ›Turtle-conservation temples
- ›Mayong magic lore
- ›Craft villages
- ›Pobitora combo
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Best time
Oct–Mar
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹200–600
Duration
Half day
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