Guwahati is the largest city in the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in the northeastern India. A major riverine port city along with hills is one of the fastest growing cities in India, Guwahati is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra.

Guwahati City

Guwahati lies between the banks of the Brahmaputra River and the foothills of the Shillong plateau, with LGB International Airport to the west and the town of Narengi to the east. The North Guwahati area, to the northern bank of the Brahmaputra, is being gradually incorporated into the city limits.

Places to visit in Guwahati:

1. Assam State Museum

The Assam State Museum, previously Assam Provincial Museum, is located in the southern end of Dighali Pukhuri tank which is in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. The Museum was established by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti (Assam Research Society) in 1940.

Assam State Museum, Guwahati, Assam

Brahmaputra River Cruise

Brahmaputra River Cruise, Guwahati, Assam

Guwahati Planetarium, Assam

Guwahati Planetarium is one of its kind centre of astronomical education and research in Assam and the entire North-Eastern region of India. The Guwahati Planetarium is unrivalled in Assam and rest of northeast India with its distinctive dome and sloping walls that set it apart in the skyline of the area.

Guwahati Planetarium, Assam

Guwahati Zoo

The Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden (popularly known as Guwahati Zoo) is the largest of its kind in the North East region and it is spread across 432 acre. The zoo is located within the Hengrabari Reserved Forest at Guwahati, India. The zoo is home to about 895 animals, birds and reptiles representing almost 113 species of animals and birds from around the world.

Guwahati Zoo, Assam

ISKCON Temple

A beautiful hilltop temple located in South Sarania, Lubari Chariali area, 2 km away from Guwahati railway station. One can enjoy the panoramic view of the city below. There is a flight of stairs leading to the temple and elders may need assistance to reach the temple. There are idols of Lord Krishna and his wife Rukmani, both dressed in beautiful attires.

ISKCON Temple, Guwahati, Assam

Kamakhya Temple

The Kamakhya Temple also known as Kamrup-Kamakhya temple, Kamakhya Devalaya, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya.[4] It is one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas.

Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam

Paltan Bazar

Paltan Bazaar is a locality of Guwahati, Assam. It is surrounded by the localities of Pan Bazaar, Uloobari, Rehabari, Fancy Bazaar. Its location in the central part of the city-centre is the hub for transportation and hotels in Guwahati, Assam. With Guwahati Railway Station, the ASTC bus stand, numerous hotels, restaurants, offices and stops of numerous private bus service (regional) providers, makes it one of the busiest and congested areas of the city.

Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam

Umananda Temple

Umananda Devalo is a Shiva temple located at the Peacock Island in the middle of river Brahmaputra just opposite the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup or the Kachari Ghat in Guwahati. It is known as the smallest inhabited riverine island in the world. Country boats that are available on the bank of Brahmaputra take the visitors to the island. The mountain on which the temple has been built is known as Bhasmacala.

Umananda Temple, Guwahati, Assam