Caution
Charaideo Moidams in August
Assam, India
August mirrors July's challenges. The Brahmaputra region remains saturated and Charaideo's grounds are soft.
The August story
Wait for October. The monsoon withdrawal in Assam is gradual and August offers no reliable dry windows.
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Late monsoon. 25-33°C. Still very wet.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy drive from Jorhat/Sivasagar. Parking at site.. road condition: Good NH to Sivasagar, then district road to site.. public transport: Shared autos from Simaluguri. Limited bus service.. from nearest city: Jorhat — 30km, 45min. Sivasagar — 25km, 40min.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Assam: 1070. helpline: 100, 108. ambulance: 108 active in Assam. police station: Sonari PS / Sivasagar PS. nearest hospital: Simaluguri Civil Hospital 10km / Sivasagar Civil Hospital 25km
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage at site and surrounding towns.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Educational — UNESCO site, Ahom dynasty history, Easy flat walking between mounds, Unique experience unlike temples or forts, Good for school project material
Elevation
120m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
- ✗Still monsoon conditions
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak winter. 10-24°C. Clear skies, pleasant walking weather. |
| February | 5/5 | Late winter. 12-26°C. Dry, comfortable. |
| March | 4/5 | Spring. 15-30°C. Warming up, still dry. |
| April | 3/5 | Pre-monsoon. 18-33°C. Hot, occasional rain. |
| May | 2/5 | Hot and humid. 22-34°C. Pre-monsoon storms. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon arrives. 24-33°C. Heavy rain. |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon. 25-33°C. Continuous rain. |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Late monsoon. 25-33°C. Still very wet. |
| September | 3/5 | Post-monsoon. 24-32°C. Rain tapering off. |
| October | 4/5 | Autumn. 20-30°C. Dry settling in. |
| November | 5/5 | Early winter. 14-28°C. Clear, dry, perfect. |
| December | 5/5 | Winter. 10-24°C. Cool, clear, dry. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Jorhat — 30km, 45min. Sivasagar — 25km, 40min.. Roads: Good NH to Sivasagar, then district road to site.. Self-drive: Easy drive from Jorhat/Sivasagar. Parking at site.. Public transport: Shared autos from Simaluguri. Limited bus service.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
120m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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