Caution
Charaideo Moidams in May
Assam, India
May is for the committed. Assam's humidity peaks and afternoon storms are near-daily. The moidams sit exposed with no shade.
The May story
Unless you have a specific research purpose, this is not the month. Heat exhaustion is a real risk on exposed hillsides.
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Hot and humid. 22-34°C. Pre-monsoon storms.
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
- ✗Oppressive humidity, thunderstorms
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. |
| Mayviewing | 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. |
| August | 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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