Guwahati - Gateway of North East India
Guwahati, formerly known as Gauhati, is the largest metropolis in Northeast India. Guwahati is a fast-growing city in India and it is famous for its Kamarkhya Temple located at the top of Nilanchal Hill and its ancient temples and architecture. It is the largest metropolis or major city in northeast India. The Shiva Temple of Umananda is situated here. Guwahati is surrounded by beautiful places like Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandubi Natural Lagoon, etc.
Things to do in Guwahati
Tourists visiting Guwahati can do a lot of things here from visiting the temple to enjoying time in the zoo. Attend the Bohag Bihu festival which is held in mid-April. You can also enjoy this beautiful city by visiting The Alfresco Grand for boat or ship cruise. Modern buildings such as Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra are a must-visit The Guwahati Planetarium is perhaps one of the finest in the country.
Guwahati’s food is also tasty and delicious and can be relished in local restaurants in the market or roadside.
Tourist attractions in Guwahati
Below is the list of tourist attractions in Guwahati;
- Kamakhya Temple
- Shiva Temple of Umananda
- Guwahati Zoo
- Guwahati Planetarium
- Assam State Museum
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bhubaneshwari Temple
- Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra
- Kaziranga National Park
- ISKCON Temple
Places to shop in Guwahati
Guwahati has a lot of places that sell good and quality things. Some of them are;
- The Maati Centre
- Silkallay for silk sarees
- Ganeshguri Market for silk products like mekhela chadar
- Assam Silk’s Tatkala Outlet for cane and bamboo artefacts
- Pan Bazaar
- Malegaon Market
- Fancy Bazaar for jaapi, gamosa, tribal art, handicrafts
- Paltan Bazaar
Best time to visit Guwahati
One of the best times to visit Guwahati is monsoon, from June to September; the weather around this time will be favourable.
Winter season in Guwahati is cold for tourists to explore. The months of November to February are the best time to visit Guwahati.
Modes of transport
Guwahati’s popular modes of transport are bus, taxi, auto-rickshaws and try-cycles. The cheapest mode of transportation in Guwahati is the city transit bus.
Weather in Guwahati
Summer is comfortable in Guwahati with a moderate temperature. It rains mostly in June in Guwahati. Winter begins in November and continues until February. Temperature can drop up to 5 degrees Celsius.
Airports in Guwahati
Guwahati International Airport (IATA: GAU), which is one of the busiest airports in India is located in Guwahati. IndiGo offers both domestic flights and international flights to and from the airport. It is located in Borjhar, which is 28 km from Dispur.
