Guwahati

The gateway to the North-East, Guwahati is the largest city of Assam. The city blends together ancient history with modernization and lures numerous travellers all year long. Visit here and get jaw dropped by witnessing its age-old temples some of which are even centuries old. Locals of Guwahati are deeply rooted to their traditions which show in their everyday lifestyle and festivals.

Kamakhya Temple, in the western region of Assam, remains one of the temples of Shakti in the country. It is counted among the 51 Shakti Peethas in India. The temple is dedicated to Kamakhya but also have numerous other temples dedicated to deities like Kali, Tara, Sodashi, Bhuvaneshwari, Chhinnamasta, Dhumvati, etc. Here you can explore beautiful carvings lightly adorned with colourful flowers. The temple flaunts views of the quaint Nilanchal Hills and remains a must visit. Umananda Temple, situated in the small Peacock Island, is another popular temple of the city. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The island is mostly isolated and welcomes many tired souls seeking serenity. The nature around the temple is pristine and good enough to meditate.

History lovers must explore Assam State Museum underlining unique culture and tradition of the city. The museum has been divided into sections like archaeology, iconography, epigraphy and numismatics. It represents Assamese history and customs with displays of coins, fabrics, tribal arts and sculptures.

For family vacationers, Guwahati Zoo remains a must explored wildlife hub sprawling over an extensive area of 430 acres. The zoo houses fascinating landscape gardens apart from 113 different species of wildlife. Here you can even spot some indigenous and exotic animals like majestic one-horned rhinoceros, ostriches from Africa and kangaroos from Australia.

Other top attractions in Guwahati are

• Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji temple
• Saraighat Bridge
• Navagraha Temple
• Bhuvaneswari Temple
• Guwahati Planetarium

How to Reach
By Air: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is the main airport in North East India.
By Rail: The city has two major railway stations - Kamakhya and Guwahati. Both the stations are connected to all major cities.
By Road: Guwahati is very well link with a network of National Highways.