PLACES TO VISIT IN GUWAHATI
Guwahati is the gateway to northeast India. It is the base to reach Shillong, Cherrapunji and all other major tourist destination in this part of India. The Kamakhya temple and Hajo are the most famous places to visit here and have religious significance.
Guwahati is paradise for wildlife lovers. The Kaziranga national park, Assam state zoo and Chakrashila wildlife sanctuary are great places to witness wildlife in this region. The Chandubi lake and cafe Hendrix are also quite popular with tourists. Learn more about the places to visit in Guwahati here:
Hajo
Popular with Hindu, Muslim and Buddhists, Hajo is an ancient pilgrimage centre. The Hayagriba Madhava Temple with its giant ancient turtle is famous. According to legend, Lord Buddha…
Sualkuchi
Situated on the north bank of Brahmaputra, Sualkuchi is a weaver’s village famous for its silk weaving. It was called the Manchester of the East by the British.…
Sibsagar
Located 360km north east of Guwahati is Sivasagar, known for its Ahom palaces and monuments. Sivasagar today is also an important centre for the tea and oil industries.…
Chandubi Lake
Located about 65km from Guwahati at the foot of the Garo hills is the Chandubi Lake. The lake is located at the foot of Garo hills surrounded by…
Kaziranga National Park
Located in Assam, the Kaziranga National Park in Assam in north east India has been declared a world heritage site. The wildlife park is famous for its one-horned…
Cafe Hendrix
Cafe Hendrix is a live blues music cafe in Guwahati dedicated to musicians from North East India.
Brahmaputra river side
Known for the beach festival in April, the Brahmaputra river side offers a cool breeze and a beautiful view to all thos ewho visit. During winter, it is…
Kamakhya Temple
Dedicated to mother Godess Kamakhya, the Kamakhya temple is one of the oldest of the 51 shakti peeths. It is situated on the Nilachal hill in the western…
Saraighat Bridge
Saraighat bridge is a road-cun-rail bridge located over the river Brahmaputra in Assam. It is the vital link between North East region and the rest of the country.
Assam State Zoo
The Assam State zoo which is also known as the Guwahati zoo is the largest of its kind in the North East region. It is located within the…
Regional Science Center
The Regional Science centre in Guwahati is one of India's 27 science centers administered by the Government of India's National Council of Science Museums. It is very popular…
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary in Dhubri and Kokrajhar districts of the northeastern Indian state of Assam is famous for its resident population of Golden Langurs. Spread over an area of 45.56 sq km, the sanctuary…
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Home to the endangered Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Morigaon district of Assam. Boasting of the highest density of Indian rhinos, the sanctuary is 50…
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