About Guwahati
Settled on the banks of the Brahmaputra river, Guwahati is the largest city of Assam and considered as the gateway to North-East India. The term Guwahati is combinations of two Assamese words wherein ‘Guwa’ means Areca Nut and ‘Haat’ means market. It is known for various religious places with great significance and several other stunning sightseeing spots, which attracts numerous visitors all-round the year.
Best time to visit Guwahati: With a sub-tropical weather, Guwahati experiences hot temperature all year round. November to February are the ideal months to visit as during this time the city has a relatively mild and dry weather.
Top places to visit in Guwahati: Kamakhya Temple is the main highlight of the city that attracts numerous visitors all year round. There are other significant temples as well like Umananda Temple, Bhubaneswari Temple, Navagraha Temple along with several other scenic sightseeing spots which include Umananda Island, Assam State Museum, Guwahati Zoo, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Hajo and more.
Where to shop in Guwahati: Shopping in Guwahati can be quite interesting if you love traditional stuff and handicrafts. The famous places to visit in the city include Fancy Bazaar, Paan Bazaar, Maligaon Market, GS Road market and Paltan Bazaar. You can pick beautiful woollen shawls, cane work products, handlooms and Naga/Manipuri jackets from Guwahati.
Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) is the primary airport serving the city. The airport is located 20 km away from the west of the city centre and offers round-the-clock assistance for the convenience of the travellers. IndiGo offers non-stop weekly flights between Guwahati and other key destinations in India and abroad. You can also book your return flight with IndiGo Guwahati to Hyderabad flight from this airport.
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