Hojai, town
Hojai is a town in Hojai district, in the state of Assam in northeastern India, set along two streams that flow into the Brahmaputra river. The town center is made up of local markets and commercial streets, surrounded by farmland.
The area was once part of the Dimasa Kachari Kingdom, which controlled this region for several centuries. Hojai district was created in 2015 as a separate administrative unit.
Hojai takes its name from the Dimasa people, with the word meaning priest in their language. The town shows traces of these traditions today in local festivals, food, and regional music.
The town is easy to reach by bus or taxi from nearby cities in Assam, and auto-rickshaws are available for getting around locally. Winter is the most comfortable season to visit, as the heat and monsoon rains are not a factor.
Hojai is one of the main trading areas for agarwood in the region, a rare fragrant wood that is in high demand in the perfume and medicine industries. This wood, known locally as agar, is grown and processed in the area before being exported to many parts of the world.
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