Where is Guwahati?
Guwahati is located in the state of Assam in Northeast India, acquiring a
commanding position on the river Brahamputra. It has the privilege of being
the biggest city of the state.
What is the city famous for?
Guwahati is famous for the Kamakhya Temple, perched atop the Nilachal Hill.
The city also takes pride in its rich and chromatic cultural legacy.
How will you gain access?
The Borjhar Airport (18 km from the city) is an international airport.
There are regular flight services connecting Guwahati to places like Delhi,
Kolkata, Imphal, Agartala, Dibrugarh and Jorhat. The Paltan Bazar Railway
station links the city with places like Delhi, Kolkata, New Jalpaiguri,
Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kochi, Thiruvanathapuram etc. Guwahati is well
connected by road to Shillong, Kaziranga, Dimapur, Siliguri, Bomdila,
Silchar, Hajo etc.
What does the climate say?
The climate of Guwahati is termed as warm and humid. Summers extend from
March to June. October to February is the winter time. The weather during
the winters ranges from chilly to very cold. Monsoons arrive in the month of
June and continue till September.
Famous Attraction Places of Guwahati
» Kamakhya Temple
The key attraction of the city of Guwahati is the Kamakhya Temple. It was
built in the 10th century by the Koch King Naranarayan. Perched atop the
Nilachal Hill, the temple stands at a distance of 10 km from the railway
station. It is counted among the most sacred Tantrik shrines of Shakti
worship in the world.
» Shiva Temple
The Shiva Temple of Umananda attracts a huge number of visitors from far
and wide. The temple lies on an island in the middle of the Brahamputra
river. There are ferry services available from the Umanada Ghat to take the
visitors to the temple.
» Navagraha Temple
The
Navgraha Temple is located in the east of Guwahati. The word Navagraha means
the temple of nine planets. The central Lingam is surrounded by nine Lingas,
representing the nine planets. The temple is a much-visited site for the
tourists and the visitors.
» Vashistha Ashram
At a distance of 12 km from the railway station, lies the ancient shrine
called the Vashistha Ashram. The temple is believed to have been the abode
of Lord Vashistha. The lush greenery, that engulfs the shrine, is truly
enchanting. Lalita, Kanta and Sandhya are the three exquisite lake around,
adding to the charm of the place all the more.
» Guwahati Zoo
The Guwahati Zoo boasts of being the largest natural zoo in the country.
The zoo is a treasure house of some exotic varieties of animal species.
While paying a visit to the city, the zoo comes as a not-to-be-missed site.
Which are the nearby hotels?
Hotel
Dynasty (21 km from airport) is a 4-star Government approved hotel in
Guwahati. Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok (18 km from airport) and Hotel Kuber
International (20 km from airport) are the popular 3-star hotels offering
facilities like banquet hall, restaurant, bar, car rental, beauty parlour,
shopping arcade, doctor on call, laundry, safe deposit, banking etc.
Where should you shop?
Guwahati is much known for its exquisite bamboo and cane products. One can
find items like shawls, wall hangings, caps and other fabrics as well. The
chief shopping areas of the city are Fancy Bazar, Pan Bazar, Paltan Bazar,
Ulubari, Ganeshavri and GNB Road.
