Guwahati

Locations :

Lattitude: 26.1445°N N,
Longitude: 91.7362°E E
Best Time to Visit : September to March

Weather :

Summer : 21°C to 32°C
Winter : 08°C to 27°C
Monsoon : 19°C to 32°C

Guwahati was formerly known as “Pragjyotishpura”. This place is depicted in the Hindu epics, Mahabharata and Ramayana. It is one of the fastest developing cities in India and is a major city in Eastern India.  It is often referred as "gateway" of North Eastern Region of the country. Guwahati is well-known for its largest production of “Assam Tea” and Assam Silk Sarees (Eri, Muga and Paat Sarees). The city is between the southern bank of the mighty Brahmaputra River and the foothills of  the Himalayas coming from the Lhasa, China. “One Horn Rhino” is the proud of Assam and also in India. Some major tourist places in Guwahati are as follows:

Main Attractions
  • River Cruise, Guwahati: One of the major attractions of Guwahati is the River Cruise on the Brahmaputra River. To go on a cruise on the mighty river is a thrilling experience.
  • Umananda Temple, Guwahati: On the peacock island in the middle of the Brahmaputra, this Shiva temple was built in 1664. It is believed that Lord Shiva by using his third eye burnt Kamdeva at this place. Every year Shivaratri is celebrated in this temple in a mesmerizing way. The island is believed to be the world's smallest human inhabited island. The world's largest river island is Majuli in Assam.
  • Shankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati: It is a place that visitors must visit. The Shankardev Khalakshetra is named synonymous with the great Vaishnava saint and scholar of Assam Srimanta Shankardeva.
  • Assam State Museum, Guwahati: It is situated near Dighalipukhuri. It houses many rare, specimen of the Ahom Dynasty. Many articles of equipment, dress materials belonging to the glorious past of Assam are found here. Many antiques, statues, manuscripts, written on a Shashi-Paat and other valuable articles are preserved and displayed here.
  • Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati: Kamakhya Temple situated some 5 km from the main city on the Nilachal Hill, is one of the most sacred Hindu Shrines of India. Goddess Kamakhya is worshipped here. Ambubachi is celebrated every year in the middle of June in this temple. Many devotees from across the country gather here during this Mela.
  • Nehru Park, Guwahati: At heart of the city at Panbazar by the side of Cotton College. Nehru Park is another place that visitors should never miss. The highlights of the park are the concrete statues of Bihu dance, Ojapali dance, Deodhani dance, Jhumur dance, Bhoor tail dance, etc. There are altogether 45 concrete statues depicting these aspects of Assamese life and culture.
  • Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Guwahati: Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden is the largest zoo of the North East situated at Hengerabari Reserved Forest in the city.
  • Basistha Temple, Guwahati: Basistha Temple is on Sandhyachal Hill, on the southern part of the city; this beautiful tourist spot was once the ashram (hermitage) of sage Basistha.
  • Sukreswar Temple, Guwahati: Sukreswar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple built by Ahom king Pramatta Singha on Dakini Jogini hill by the side of river Brahmaputra.
  • Navagraha Temple, Guwahati: Navagraha temple or temple of nine planets is situated on the Chitrachal Hill to the east. It was the ancient seat of study of astronomy and astrology. The nine planets are represented by the nine linga's inside the main temple. There is a stone imprint of the solar system inside the temple. This temple is just 3 km from the railway station and is still a center of Astrological and Astronomical research. It was in this temple Guwahati was named Pragjyotishpura.
  • Balaji Temple, Guwahati: Is a beautiful temple of guwahati located at Lokhra area. The balaji temple is a replica of the famous Tirupati Venkateshwara temple, of southern India. TheBaaji Temple in guwahati is dedicated to lord venkateshawara, and is located around 10kms from the city center.
  • Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Guwahati: It is famous for its great Indian one horned Rhinoceros. There are approx 80 Rhinoceros, that can be easily seen around. Besides Rhinoceros the other animals are Asiatic buffalo, leopards, wild bear, cat, etc,.
  • Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati: Situated at the heart of the city at Uzanbazar and surrounded by the High Court on the north and the State Museum and District Library on the south. This is a huge man-made tank. It was excavated by the mighty king Bhagadatta to celebrate the 'Swayamvar' of his daughter Bhanumati who was married to Kourava prince Druyadhana. There is boating club on the Dighalipukhuri.
 



Shopping
  • Fancy Baazar
  • Paltan Bazaar
  • Pan Bazaar
  • Dona Plaza in G.S. Road
  • North East Network 
 
Things To Do
 Places of Worship:
  • Kamakhya temple
  • Bhuvaneswari temple
  • Basistha ashram temple
  • Ugro tara temple
  • Aswaklanta temple
  • Umananda temple
  • St Joseph's Church
  • Christ Church
  • Guwahati Baptist Church
  • Jumua Masjid
  • Machkhowa masjid
  • Namani Jalah Mosque
  • Namani Jalah Mosque
Places of Entertainment :
  • Shrimanta Shankardeva Kalakshetra
  • Accoland
  • Guwahati Planetarium
  • Dhruba's Dreamland Amusement Park
 

 

Getting There
  • By Air- Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is the nearest Airport in Guwahati which is connected with other major states and cities of India.
  • By Railway- Guwahati Railway Station and Kamakhya Railway Station are the two major railway stations in Guwahati that are well-connected to other cities, towns and states of India.
  • By Road – You can be easily availed buses, cars, taxis in Guwahati which are well-connected by road to Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh,  Nagaland, Mizoram and other seven sisters states. 
 
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