Guwahati – The gateway of northeast India
Guwahati is a beautiful city having an area of 328 sq. km, which is located in northeast India between the banks of Brahmaputra River and foothills of Shillong plateau. It is fastly growing in terms of business, commerce and IT industry. Guwahati is also home to many wildlife animals. It’s a centre of attraction for tourists due to its historical infrastructure and its ancient culture, art gallery, Kamakhya Temple and other. The city boasts of rich, vibrant culture and sprawling modernisation at the same time.
Things to do in Guwahati
There are a lot of things to do in Guwahati from visiting historical/religious temple to a wildlife sanctuary. Temples of Hajo is situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. Apart from sightseeing, you can also enjoy the delicious food of Guwahati, especially on the street.
Shoppers also have a lot of options to choose from while shopping. They have a large number of talented artists who readily display their works for purchase. Clothing items such as silk sarees are also available in large quantity. All these things are of good quality and at affordable prices in the city.
Tourist attractions in Guwahati
Guwahati is known for having beautiful temples. Kamakhya Temple alone consists of about 20 temples. There are temples in some villages like Temples of Hajo which is located along the banks of the Brahmaputra River. Guwahati also has parks for animals like Kaziranga National Park, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and Assam Stage Zoo. Nehru Park which was named after the first Prime Minister of India is a good relaxation spot.
Places to shop in Guwahati
Shopping in Guwahati is fun and exciting because it has a lot of affordable foods and services. There is a huge availability of quality sarees at silk allay. There are malls also where you can buy trendy and branded products such as clothes, accessories and home decor. Malls in Guwahati are the Hub Mall, Dona Planet Mall and Multiplex Mall.
Best time to visit Guwahati
The best time to visit Guwahati is from April to October, this is when the weather in Guwahati is pleasant and enjoyable. November to April mostly has no rain so it's better to travel at that time.
Modes of transport
The common modes of transport are buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws and cycles.
Weather in Guwahati
The summer season is comfortable in Guwahati with moderate temperature ranging from 35-38 degrees Celsius. It rains mostly in June in Guwahati. The winter season ranges from 10 to -20 degrees Celsius.
Airports in Guwahati
Guwahati International Airport (IATA: GAU) is one of the busiest airports in India.