Karanga, Jorhat

Karanga is a small village in Jorhat district close to the district headquarters of Jorhat town. The Karange village is famous for its blacksmiths. The blacksmiths at Karanga cater to the vast demand of the nearby tea gardens.

The Karanga blacksmiths not only cater to the demands of the tea estates but also a large number of local people in Jorhat. A visit to the village gives a glimpse of the ancient practice of blacksmiths of Assam. Not only do the blacksmiths open their doors to the interested tourists, but they also show and teach the art to the interested ones.

Tourists can also buy rare artefacts directly from the blacksmiths of Karanga. The best way to reach the village is to hire a tourist cab from Jorhat city centre.