The district of Goalpara is bestowed with natural and scenic beauty. Far from the maddening crowd of the city life, the calm and pleasant surrounding of Goalpara provides a relief from the stress and strains of daily life.Located on the foot hills of Meghalaya and on the Bank of the mighty river Brahmaputra, Goalpara district is endowed with its scenic beauty. The evergreen forests on low hills with its undulating landscape, if harnessed properly, will attract tourists of all hue to this district. Some of the tourist spots are Hulukanda hill, located at the heart of Goalpara town on the bank of the river Brahmaputra, Sri Surya hill situated about 12 kms. East of Goalpara town, Sri Tukreswari hill situated 25 km. away from Goalpara Town, Paglartek Baba at Barbhita, Urpod beel of Agia, Dhamar risen beel of Lakhipur. Various kinds of water birds, indigenous and foreign are found in thousands in the Urpod beel at Agia & Dhamor risen beel at Lakhipur. There are some other water bodies such as Hashila beel, Kumri beel near Goalpara town.
There are also some religious spots like Shamrai Satra, Banabashi Than, Dadan mandir, Narashimabari Than, Buraburi Than and Mazars of Muslim saints which have historical importance.
Some of the notable place of tourist interest in Goalpara are:
- Hulukunda Pahar- The Hulukunda Pahar attracts several tourists through out the year who are thrilled with the natural beauty of the place
- Barjhara Chibinang- One of the most favorite place for short tours and excursions, the Barjhara Chibinang is renowned for its bewitching beauty
- Kumri Beel- The crystal clear water of the Kumri Beel draws several tourists from far and near
- Surya Pahar- The site has got the distinction of possessing valuable cultural remains of the three important religions of India, i.e. Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism
- Tukreswari-Tukreswari Temple is also a famous religious spot located by the side of National Highways 37 at Tukura about 15th KM from Goalpara Town. As per religious faith a portion of (TUKURA) the Goddess Sati falls in this place and therefore the temple is known as Tukreswari. The temple has been established on top of the Tukreswari hill and a Shiva Temple has also been established on the top of the hill along with the Temple of JOYA- VIJOYA. The Zamindar Of Bijni Estate constructed the Temple and donated a sizable plot of land for the same.The Monkey population of the temple is very high and they have got their King and Queen which is a remarkable aspect of the temple.
- Pir Majhar- The "MAJHAR" (tomb) of Hazarat Sayed Abul Kasem Kharasani, situated at the heart of Goalpara town, is a place much revered by the people of all religious faiths. The Muslim grave-yard grew around the "MAJHAR”. It being situated by the side of the main road of the town, there would be few to pass through without saluting the Holy soul. It is the practice of both Muslims and Hindus of Goalpara to offer money and candle and pray for fulfillment of desire and seek blessing from the Pir Saheb. Every year the "UROS-MUBARAK" - death anniversary of the Pir is observed at the "MAJHAR-SARIF" on the 21st day of lunar calendar month of "Safar". People coming across of all religious belief throng in thousands to participate in the "UROS". The saint Sayed Abul Kasem was a resident of Kherasan at a place called Fatima Killa his birth place. From there he took off for his spiritual journey to India and in course of time reached Rangpur now in Bangladesh. From there he used to visit Goalpara frequently to spread his spiritual teaching. Later on he decided to stay permanently at Goalpara and stayed at a place near the present Boys' M. E. Madrasa.
Representing the religious fervor of the state, the district of Goalpara is blessed with many ancient temples that attracts several devotees fro far and wide. Goalpara is endowed with immense tourism potentialities that can improve the economic condition of the district.
