Situated along the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam, Guwahati is a beautiful city that is spread in an area of 328 sq km. It is indeed the heart of Assam with breathtaking historical monuments and splendid temples. Blessed with modern infrastructure, the city houses the ancient Navagraha temple, which dates back to the 18th century.
Things to do in Guwahati
From cultural enthusiasts to spiritual souls, many people visit Guwahati all round the year. Besides, modern-day travellers also love to visit the city. When in Guwahati, shopaholics must visit the popular Fancy Bazaar. Also, you must not miss trying out warm and refreshing Thukpa served by street stalls. You can consider buying handicraft items, cultural and religious artefacts, home decor items, furniture, silk sarees, and art and craft items by local artisans and much more. For an eventful day, you can explore one of the malls in the city or watch a regional movie at a cinema hall.
Tourist attractions in Guwahati
Whether it is art and architecture or religious and cultural centres, Guwahati has many places of tourist interest. For history buffs, the city has a museum and 18-century temple. Other popular tourist attractions include Umananda Island, Assam State Museum, Guwahati Zoo, Alfresco Grand, Nehru Park, Guwahati Planetarium and many more.
Places to Shop in Guwahati
The best market in Guwahati is Fancy Bazaar, which is also called the ‘Chandni Chowk of Guwahati’. From designer clothing to footwear and electronic appliances to household goods, the market is nothing less than a paradise for shopaholics. With thousands of stray stalls and roadside shops, the place also hosts a flea market for budget-friendly shopping. There are also Maati Centre for art and craft items, Silk Allay for silk sarees, Maligaon market for cultural products, and Paltan Bazaar for home decor items and furniture. Further, you must visit Pragyoti Assam Emporium for handicrafts. You can also explore Dona Planet Multiplex Mall.
Best time to visit Guwahati
Guwahati experiences a humid subtropical climate. You can plan your visit here in the months of January and April to participate in the Bihu festival.
Modes of transport
When it comes to public transport, Guwahati has a well-developed network of railway stations and roads. Government-operated buses ply through the city. Also, reserved buses and taxis work well in the city.
Weather in Guwahati
Summers are comfortable in Guwahati and it rains mostly in June. The temperature in winters ranges from 10 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius.
Airports in Guwahati
IndiGo offers domestic flights and international flights to and from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (IATA: GAU), which is the busiest airport in Assam. To know more about IndiGo’s Guwahati-bound flights, kindly check out the flight schedule page.