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Guwahati

Welcome to Guwahati, Assam

Language :Assamese, Hindi, English, Bengali
Best time to visit October to April.
STD Code: 0361
Population : 5,80,000




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Introduction of Guwahati Guwahati, the capital city of the northeastern state of Assam, was formerly known as Pragjyotishpur (the City of Eastern Light). Its etymological root is derived from two Assamese words, "Guwa," meaning areca nut and "Haat," meaning market. Couched between the picturesque hills of the eastern flanks of the Himalayan mountain range, Guwahati houses the political capital of the state, Dispur. The gateway to the seven other northeastern states, Guwahati is a vital tourist link point, besides being an attraction in itself

 

Dighalipukhuri
 

Dighalipukhuri alias Digholy Pukhury, the manmade artificial lake dug straight from the Brahmaputra, is located in the heart of the city. It is one of the rare beauty spots of Guwahati that dates back to several thousand years. During the Ahom period......

The Chandubi Lake
 

The Chandubi Lake is situated at a distance of 64 kilometers from the city of Guwahati in Assam. The beauty of the lake and its surroundings lays a charm that lures a huge number of tourists who visit the place to relax in the lap of nature. The lake......

 

 

Mahabhairab Temple
 

The renowned Mahabhairab Temple is perched atop a small hill at Tezpur in the Sonitpur district of Assam. The place is situated on the northern part of the historic town. The presiding deity is Mahabhairab who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord......

Madan Kamadeva
 

Location : 34-km From Guwahati, Kamrup District, Assam
Madan Kamadeva is a temple complex of 24 temples, and is popularly known as "Khajuraho of Kamrup". Set on a hillock full of Sal and Teak forest. The exact history of the origin of the temples......

 

 

Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok
 

Guwahati, gateway to the north-eastern state of Assam, is a prominent business city. Close-by is the Kaziranga wildlife sanctuary - the abode of one-horned rhinoceros in India. Built in Assamese style with bamboo and cane furnishing, the hotel combin......

The Hotel Rajmahal
 

A visit to the City of Eastern Light famously known as Guwahati will bright up your life. But to liven up your exhausted spirits unwind at the Hotel Rajmahal . A 22 kms drive from the LGB International Airport will take you at its doorstep. Moreover ......

 

 

How to reach
 

Air: Guwahati is well connected by Air and railway to Delhi and Kolkata. Flight time between Guwahati –Delhi is approximately 2.5 hrs. For details and reservation check Indian railways and Indian Airlines website.

Rail: Journey by train from Delhi may take anywhere from 24 –36 hrs covering a distance of nearly 2000 Km. Rajdhani Express is the best train between Delhi – Guwahati.