Guwahati - Gateway of North East India
Guwahati, in the past known as Gauhati, is the biggest city in Northeast India. It is a commercial hub and centre of business. Guwahati is situated at an elevation of 55 meters over sea level, and it covers an area of 328 square kilometres. Guwahati is beautifully nestled amid Brahmaputra River and on the lush foothills of Shillong. Kamakhya Temple is the major tourist attraction; the presence of zoo, museums, planetarium, and wildlife sanctuary makes it a place worth visiting. Also known as the City of Temples, it has an array of temples located here, is also home to Asian elephants, tigers, leopards, pythons, rhinoceros and many more animals.
Things to do in Guwahati
When in Guwahati, you may:
- Visit the Kamakhya Temple for worship
- Visit the Assam State Zoo and Museum with your family
- Explore and experience the beauty of the Northeastern part of the country
- Spend a quiet evening in the Brahmaputra River
- Enjoy the luxury river cruise on the Alfresco Grand
- Try the local Assamese cuisine from local restaurants
- Shop for silk sarees at Silkallay
Tourist attraction in Guwahati
The Shiva temple in Umananda is a very lovely place where you can enjoy boat cruises and ferries. The Kamakhya Mandir is one of the most important religious and historical sites of the city. Many devotees travel from far and near to offer prayers to the goddess. The Guwahati Zoo has a huge collection of wildlife animals which serves as a special attraction to children and adults alike.
The Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra is a cultural place. It has pools, open theatre and even a museum.
Places to shop in Guwahati
- The fancy bazaar, Pan Bazaar, Paltan Bazaar, Ganesh Guri, Fancy Bazaar, Govindam, Handloom exhibition at NEDFi Haat are some of the places to shop at. You may also shop for quality sarees in S
Best time to visit Guwahati
The best time to visit Guwahati is in summers, from October to April. The weather around this time will be damp or humid. Tourists can also visit Guwahati in April to enjoy the Bihu festival in the pleasant weather.
Modes of transport
People commute majorly by buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws and try-cycles. Roads in Guwahati are good so the transport is safe and affordable.
Weather in Guwahati
Summers in Guwahati always start from March and last till mid-June, with a moderate temperature of 25°C to 33°C. It rains mostly in June in Guwahati. Winter in Guwahati starts from December and lasts till March; the temperature during this time ranges from 10°C to-20°C.
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. To know more about IndiGo’s Guwahati bound flights, visit IndiGo’s official website.