Guwahati – The world’s Heritage
Guwahati is the largest city in the North East of India Territory. It is the capital of Assam and it is located amid the Brahmaputra River and Shillong Hill.
Guwahati has been in existence for a very long time therefore people assume it to be one of the ancient cities in the history of the Asian continent. There are numerous temples in this particular city and therefore is popularly known as the “City of Temples”. Guwahati is a centre of attraction for tourists because this city is located in a riverine area beneath the hills in the Northeast of India as well as it is famous for the museum and its ancient culture and art gallery.
Things to do in Guwahati
There are several things to do at Guwahati enlisted below:-
- Pilgrimage: - People often visit the temples in Guwahati from all over the world to seek for their private intentions and inner peace.
- Purchase of Bridal dress: - People often purchase a bridal dress from Guwahati because it is a city that is well known for the production of beautifully woven traditional bridal dresses that look so appealing to human sight.
- Tourist: - Not only that Guwahati is the biggest city in the Northeast of India but it is also known as one of the cities that host numerous species of wild animals. You can find different species of wild animals in Guwahati such as Gorillas, carnivorous birds, lions, tigers, elephants, etc. The whole of these adds to the beauty of this great city in India.
- Entertainment: - Guwahati is a better place for people who love art mostly. There are lots of beautiful artworks as well as mind-blowing performances. This city is having a museum whereby you can get to know the whole story about this beautiful place.
- Gazing at stars: - You can gaze at the sky, fully loaded with stars in this place known as Guwahati planetarium.
Tourist attractions in Guwahati
Below are the tourist attractions in Guwahati:
- Umananda temple steam ride
- Madan Kamdev (archaeological site)
- Wildlife
- Museums and zoo
- Art gallery
Places to Shop in Guwahati
There are lots of beautiful shopping bazaars in Guwahati namely; Roodraksh mall, the hub mall, Dona planet multiplex mall, etc.
Best time to visit Guwahati
The best time to visit Guwahati in the year is in January, April, September and October. During this period, you can have an enticing view of the beautiful nature that God has blessed Guwahati with.
Modes of transport
The city is well connected via road, train and air. The cheapest means of transportation in Guwahati is by bus.
Airport in Guwahati
IndiGo operates several flights from Guwahati’s main domestic airport, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport (IATA code: GAU). To know more about IndiGo’s Guwahati bound flights, kindly check on the flight schedule page.