Barpeta Satra is situated in Barpeta Town, the district headquarters of Barpeta district, Assam, India. It holds historical significance, dating back to the time of the Mahabharata. The town's coordinates are approximately 26.21°N latitude and 91.06°E longitude, with an average elevation of 35 meters (114 feet) above sea level. Known as Satra-Nagari, it is renowned for its numerous satras, with the Barpeta Satra, established by Sri Sri Madhabadeva, being a major attraction.
Transport : Barpeta is well-connected to other parts of Assam. Located 130 km from Guwahati, the capital, it has a railway station, Barpeta Road, situated 20 km away. Regular bus services link Barpeta Road to Barpeta. The nearest airport is Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati.
Accommodation : Barpeta Satra offers spiritual tourism with two guesthouses and dormitories managed by the satra authority, providing free accommodation. Additionally, there are hotels and IBs available at reasonable rates, including Prasanti Tourist Lodge (ATDC) and others.
Medical Facilities : Barpeta town provides good medical facilities, including the Fakharuddin Ali Ahmed Government Medical College Hospital. Private nursing homes and chambers such as Angkuram Hospital and Sewa Nursing Home are also available.
Manas National Park : Manas National Park, located near Barpeta, holds a distinguished status among India's natural wonders. It boasts five conservation statuses, making it a Tiger Reserve, Biosphere Reserve, World Heritage Site, Wildlife Sanctuary, and Elephant Reserve—the only place in India with such recognition. Established as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1928, it was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973 and later gained UNESCO's recognition as a Natural World Heritage Site in 1985. In 1990, it was designated as a National Park, covering an area of 500 km².
The park's incredible biodiversity includes 43 species of grass, 374 species of dicotyledons (including 89 trees), 139 species of monocotyledons, 15 species of orchids, 60 species of mammals, 380 species of birds, 50 species of reptiles, 7 amphibians, 54 species of fish, and 100 species of insects. Among its most iconic inhabitants are the elusive Black Panther, majestic leopard, and powerful tiger.
Located just 40 km from Barpeta town, Manas National Park offers accommodation options such as a tourist bungalow at Mathanguri, maintained by the Forest Department of Assam, and other resorts situated in the Basbari range near the park entrance.
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