Guwahati, in Eastern India, is considered one of most beautiful places for its natural delights, religious sites and education centres. A holy site of Hinduism, it's known for its striking surroundings, charming hill, spiritual shades, beautiful temples, pleasing lakes and even luscious tea gardens. What's more, shopping centres and eating joints further add to the charm of this ancient town.
Temples are a major tourist attraction in Guwahati, and some of foremost among them include the Kamakya temple, the Sukreshwar temple, the Ugro Thara temple, the Umananda temple, the Batista temple and the Navagraha temple. Besides temples, tourists take pleasure in places like the Assam state Zoo, the state Planetarium, the state museum and the river Brahmaputra, a major tourist attraction in Guwahati.
Tourist attractions in Guwahati also include many shopping bazaars (markets), majorly of them are the Pan Bazar, the Ganeshguri, the Paltan Bazar, the Palton Bazar, the Fancy Bazar, the Belatola Bazar etc. Vibrant and colourful places are many here that give a peep into the great culture of India. And with all such places of interest, Guwahati indeed becomes a place to visit!
Guwahati has an airport- the Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi International airport- at 20 kms away, which connects it to rest of the world.
By Rail
The railway station here - the Paltan Bazaar Railway Station- has direct train to major Indian cities like Bangalore, Delhi, and Hyderabad etc.
By Road
Guwahati has a good network of roads that connects it well to neighbouring towns and cities.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Located in the foothills of Himalaya in Assam is the UNESCO-declared World Heritage Site of Manas Wildlife Sanctuary or Manas National Park. A famous park housing a variety of endangered and rare wildlife, it’s also visited by wildlife enthusiast for being a Tiger Reserve and Elephant Reserve. The Manas River passes through the heart of the park and this is why it was named so.
The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in flora and fauna, and a...Kaziranga National Park
The world heritage site of Kaziranga National Park in Assam hosts two-thirds the world’s Great One-horned rhinoceros. Declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006, it holds the distinction of having the highest density of tigers among all the world’s protected areas. You can see pug marks and territorial markings at every step of the park and feel the presence of tigers. This famous park in Golaghat and Nagaon district is located in the edge of t...Manas National Park
In the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and in the Bhabar area of western Assam is located the Manas National Park that stretches over an area of 950 sq km. The park is a delight for nature and adventure lovers alike due to its unique biodiversity, matchless natural beauty and scenic landscape in the foothills of Himalayan range. The park is named after the Manas River which flows through the heart of the park.
Tourists to Manas National Park feel...Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple is a famous Hindu pilgrimage located on the Nilachal hill in Guwahati, Assam. Dedicated to the tantric goddesses, the temple compound not only houses the deity Kamakhya Devi but ten other avatars of goddess Kali as well. The temple has profound religious significance as it features in one of the 108 Shakti peeths in the country. Many legends are associated with this famous temple which gives it a unique aura.
As per one sto...Navagraha Temple
Navagraha Temple is a popular and unique temple also known as the temple of the nine celestial bodies. Located on Chitrasal Hill (or Navagraha Hill), Guwahati, Assam, this 18th century temple has an astrological and astronomical center which is a major attraction here. The temple is actually a worship place dedicated to the nine planets of the solar system. It has a total of nine shivlingams representing each of these nine planets.
The nine ling...
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