About Guwahati
Situated in Northeast India, Guwahati – a sprawling city, is the largest metropolis in Assam. It beautifully stands on the bank of the holy river Brahmaputra. Dispur, a part of Guwahati, serves as the capital of Assam. The city and its surrounding areas are rich in wildlife, flora and fauna, therefore, have many wildlife sanctuaries. It is also home to Asian elephants, tigers, leopards, pythons, rhinoceros and many more.
Tourist attractions in Guwahati
Guwahati is known as the gateway to northeast India located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River; this city is full of natural beauty in the State of Assam. Guwahati reflects the colorful culture and is the center of business and religious activities. The people of different ethnicity, religion and region make the city a diversified one. It is mentioned in Mahabharata that Pragjyotishpur used to be the capital of Narakasura, an Asura king. The Mughals invaded Assam many times but had to defeat each time they entered Guwahati.
Things to do in Guwahati
Tourists have a variety of options to do in Guwahati which includes boating in the river, wildlife tours, cruise sailing, shopping, picnics, and day outings at State zoo or Peacock Islands, and of course visit temples and holy sites. There are some adventure activities too that help travellers come out of their comfort zones such as Jeep Safaris, Elephant rides, and Mountain Biking. The trekkers can do trekking in Guwahati as well.
Airport in Guwahati
Guwahati Airport is also known as Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and was formerly known as Borjhar Airport. It is the eighth busiest airport in India, 29 km away from the city of Guwahati.
- Airport address –Borjhar, Guwahati, Assam 781015
- Airport IATA code –GAU