Guwahati- The Beautiful City In North East India

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Guwahati located in Assam (Northeast India) was the former capital of Assam before the capital moved to Dispur. Guwahati is the most populated city of Assam having a population of around 10 lakhs. History of Guwahati, earlier known as Pragiyotishpura (city of eastern light ), can be traced back to the 6th century and is today the main business and shopping centre not only for the north eastern states of India but also for eastern Bhutan. Guwahati has abundant number of religious places, educational institutes, tea plantations, green hills and art workshops.

Guwahati with its rich history offers the richness of archaeological sites, historical monuments and educative and interesting museums. The excavation sites and the artefacts found from these excavated sites make for an occupying and rousing audience.

Guwahati Travel guide

Guwahati is well connected to all major cities of India and all North Eastern States by air, rail and road and by waterway to Dibrugarh.

A convenient way of commuting in Guwahati is by local bus which is quite economical although taxis and auto rickshaws services are also available. ...
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Tourist Places in Guwahati

The places to see in Guwahati include the 17th century Uma Nanda Temple consecrated to lord Shiva, Janardana Temple, Ugro Tara Temple devoted to goddess Tara in the form of a pit of water, State Museum, Guwahati Planetarium Regional Science Centre at Khanapara, Navagraha Temple a 18th century temple on top of Chitrasal Hill , Kamakhya Temple which draws devotees from all over India and is the venue for the Ambubachi festival, Bhubaneswari Temple, Pandu a river port and storage centre till 1960’s, Basistha Ashram a place of pilgrimage and picnic, Assam State Zoo And Botanical Gardens, Shankardev Kalashetra, Balaji Temple Beel, Hajo a religious place for Hindus, Buddhists as well as Muslims and Deepor.

Hotels in Guwahati

Hotels in Guwahati are available in budget, mid-range as well expensive range in addition to resorts and government guest houses.

Things to do in Guwahati

While in Guwahati one could indulge in a variety of activities like a visit to religious places or wildlife sanctuaries or even purchase beautiful bamboo crafts, hand woven shawls, Assam’s famous muga silk, handicrafts and handlooms, tea bags, and leather goods. A visit to the Accoland Amusement park or a game of golf (at one of the many golf courses in tea plantations) would be very refreshing and exiting. All said and done a visit to Guwahati would be incomplete without tasting the traditional cuisine at one of the many restaurants serving traditional and authentic food in Guwahati and to top it all a river cruise or a ferry ride across the Brahmaputra would be like dessert after a tasty meal.

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