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Things to do in Guwahati

From nature to architecture to food to shopping there are many things that you can enjoy in Guwahati. Here is what all you can do in this amazing northeastern city of India
Explore the wildlife
There are two wildlife sanctuaries in Guwahati; The Kaziranga National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Both the national parks are the home to the gigantic Rhinoceros and offer you to experience the life in the wild closely. The elephant and jeep safari at this place take you to the closest of the wildlife.
Eat the best food
The Assamese food is well known for its amazing taste and aroma. The food is made from locally grown veggies and grain and has a distinct touch of the traditional cooking techniques. The use of Black Til in the food makes it yummiest.
Visit the temples
The place has many temples of high religious values. The Kamkhya temple is one of the many and is highly worshiped by the devotees.

Places to see in Guwahati

Guwahati is a place rich with places of attraction. You will have busy days here visiting and admiring the many great places that have different importance
Temples of Hajo
Located in the village of Hajo, there are some temples devoted to different Indian Deities. The village is located on the bank of Brahmaputra River. The place holds a great mythological importance for Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus. The village is approximately 30 kilometers from the main city and is most well known for the Hayagriva Madhava Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Indeed all these temples are sacred and offer solace to the souls.
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
A great chance to locate the small groups of Rhinoceros is here. Visit the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and have a lifetime experience. Although the sanctuary is small in area it has a rich density of Rhinoceros. The elephant ride of the sanctuary offers you to experience a close visit to the rhinoceros. There are many other animals who share the sanctuary with the Rhinoceroses like wild buffalo, jackal, and wild boar.
Nehru Park
Named after the first Prime Minister of India, The Nehru Park is a prime tourist’s attraction in Guwahati. It is situated across the Cotton College. The lush green park is the perfect place to take a stroll in the evening and relax in the awesome weather. The musical fountain in the park makes a great attraction.
Guwahati Planetarium
Dedicated to spreading the awareness of astronomy the Planetarium makes a great attraction in Guwahati. The sky watching shows are the main attraction of this place and are organized daily. The shows focus on creating awareness about the universe and the astronomy. The shows are broadcasted in three languages that are Hindi, English, and Assamese. The place is indeed a fun and knowledge gaining a place for children.
Kamakya Temple
The complex of 20 temples is located at the hill top of Nilachal Hil. The Kamkhya Temple, however, is the most renowned. It is the oldest and the most sacred temple and also one of the 51 Shakti Piths. The temple comprises of three chambers, 3 mandapas, and 1 garbhgriha. The place remarks the Yoni of the great goddess shakti as her burning body was being carried by Lord shiva.
Saraighat Bridge
The bridge is a connecting link between Indian and the Northeast. It saw the traffic for the first time in 1962 and is the first rail cum Road Bridge in India. It is located across the Brahmaputra River. The historic battle of the Ahoms and the Mughals took place in this same place where the Ahoms had a historic win.

Food and Shopping in Guwahati

Food in Guwahati
Influenced by the local climate the food in Guwahati would be a true delight for your senses. Rice is an inseparable part of the Assamese diet and is included in making sweet dishes, snacks and also a local beer. The bamboo shoot and banana stem ashes are some of the key ingredients of the local food. There are many restaurants that serve you the local food at an affordable price.
Shopping in Guwahati
Assam is renowned for the Assam Silk Sarees. There are many local bazaars where you can shop for these amazing sarees. Also, the world renowned Assamese tea is a worth buy from the local market. You can also buy bamboo furniture here as it is one of the specialties of this place.

How to reach Guwahati

Guwahati By Bus
Guwahati has a very well managed Bus service that connects it with the rest of the country. There are many options to reach Guwahati through bus both private and government.
Guwahati By Taxi
The National Highway 31 and National Highway 37 are the two highways that connect Guwahati with rest of the India. You can hire a taxi at a bargaining price and enjoy the ride to the amazing city of the Northeast.
Guwahati By Train
There is two railway station in the city; Kamkhya Junction and Guwahati Junction. The Guwahati junction is the larger one and has a good rail network connecting the city with other Indian cities.
Guwahati By Air
Located at the distance of 20 kilometers from the main city the Guwahati International Airport is the main airport in the North-east region. It is also known as Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. The airport is connected to Bangkok and Paro internationally and to all the major cities nationally.

Guwahati Distance from near by Places
Guwahati from Sikkim 570 kilometers
Guwahati from Siliguri 475 Kilometers
Guwahati from Darjeeling 355 Kilometers

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17 Jan 2024
Tourist Places In Guwahati

 Guwahati is also the largest city of Assam and Gateway to North East India. The ancient city of Guwahati is home to many ancient Hindu Temples and hosts diverse wildlife including rare animal and endangered birds. Situated, on Brahmaputra River banks, Guwahati is a real paradise for nature lovers. Guwahati offers the best and it is indeed a really tough task to decide on what to see and what to miss if your vacation is short. Here are the top tourist places in Guwahati, which you would not want to miss on your next tour to the place. Kaziranga National Park: this park is also d as National Park in 1974, the 430 sq. Kms Kaziranga National Park houses have various wild species including tigers, elephants, leopards, and panthers. This place is also d as a world heritage site. 

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Places To Visit Near Guwahati Airport

 Guwahati, known by the name Gauhati in the past, is a rambling city in the Kamrup Metropolitan district in the lower region of Assam state of northeast India, situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River and the foothills of the Shillong plateau. This city is also known by the nicknames: Gateway to Northeast India, City of Temples, and Pragjyotishpura Light of the East.  Guwahati has a humid subtropical climate, having a pleasant average annual temperature of 22.20C and extreme temperature not going too high. It is one of the fastest growing cities in India. Some of the famous Assamese foods are Khaar a meat delicacy, Baanhgajor Lagot Kukura Chicken with Bamboo Shoot, Duck meat curry, Maasor Tenga tangy fish curry, Paro Manxho pigeon meat, Silkworm, Aloo Pitika, Xaak aru bhaji, Ou Khatta and Pitha. 

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 Staying in Guwahati won’t be a problem from now. Here is the list of the best ten hotels over there that too near the airport where you can stay and enjoy. 

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