Guwahati - Gateway of North East India
Guwahati is a big and ancient city in the northeastern part of India. It is close to the Brahmaputra River in the northeast Indian state of Assam. It lies in the centre of Assam with beautiful temples and well-designed historical buildings.
Things to do in Guwahati
- Explore the essence of the Northeastern part of India
- Enjoy delicious street food and other activities
- Shopping good quality silk sarees, home decor furniture at affordable prices in the city
- Art and craftworks made by local artisans
- Religious and cultural artefacts in most of the city
Tourist attractions in Guwahati
One of the main tourist attractions in Guwahati is Kamakhya Temple. It is a unique temple dedicated to the deity Devi Kamakhya. The Assam State Museum also showcases the rich local history and culture of this city. You can also experience the beautiful scenery of Alfresco Grand and the air of romance surrounding it.
Places to shop in Guwahati
The Rudraksha Mall is the latest mall added to the existing malls in Guwahati. It has all amenities possessed by a metropolitan mall which include branded products as well as local ones. Beautiful play area for children is also there. Other malls in the area are the Hub Mall and Dona Planet Multiplex Mall.
Best time to visit Guwahati
The best time to visit Guwahati is during summers from October to April; the climate around this time will be humid. Tourists can also visit Guwahati in April to enjoy the Bihu festival.
Modes of transport
Guwahati has well-connected air, road and rail networks which make transportation from one place to the other within the city very easy. Auto-rickshaws and bicycles can be used to travel a short distance within the city and even alley.
Weather in Guwahati
Summer is comfortable in Guwahati with moderate temperature. It rains mostly in June in Guwahati. Winter ranges from 10 to -20 deg. Celsius.
Airports in Guwahati
Guwahati International Airport (IATA: GAU) is one of the busiest airports in India. IndiGo offers both domestic and international flights to and from the airport. To know more about IndiGo’s Guwahati bound flights, visit its official website.