Guwahati is the commercial capital city of the northeastern state of Assam. Guwahati the business hub is the world's largest tea auctions site.
Guwahati is mentioned in the epic 'Mahabharata' as the capital of the demon king Narakasura of Pragijyotispura. The major tourist attractions in Guwahati are its ancient temples.
The Kamakhya Temple is situated at the top of the Nilachal Hill and is considered to be the most sacred among the tantrik shrines of Shakti worship in the world. Bhubhaneshwari gives a breathtaking view of the city of Guwahati.
Umananda temple which is fully dedicated to Shiva is one of the most beautiful temples in Assam. The temple stands on an island and you have to book a motorboat or a public ferry from Umananda Ghat to reach the temple.
The Navagraha temple i.e. temple of the nine planets in east Guwahati is housed in a red beehive-shaped dome, the central lingam is encircled by further nine representing the planets.
Besides the temple tour, Guwahati also has some interesting tourist attractions like the Zoo is worth watching if you are a wild life enthusiast because it is the largest natural zoo of the country.
The State Museum, Anthropological Museum, Forest Museum, and Cottage Industries Museum, all are treasure houses of Assam's rich cultural past. Tour to Guwahati can be made more interesting by visiting places like the Manas wildlife sanctuary and the only wildlife reserve under Project Tiger.
Pabitora that is a small wildlife sanctuary that offers the pleasure of watching rhinos and various species of deer. Hajo, situated in the west of Guwahati has the famous Hayagriba Madhaya Temple, which can be reached by a long stone stairway.
Chandubi in Guwahati is a natural lagoon and is also a popular picnic spot with options for fishing and rowing. Madan Kamdev is very famous for its archeological ruins with an ancient Durga temple.
Guwahati is approachable by all means..
Guwahati is mentioned in the epic 'Mahabharata' as the capital of the demon king Narakasura of Pragijyotispura. The major tourist attractions in Guwahati are its ancient temples.
The Kamakhya Temple is situated at the top of the Nilachal Hill and is considered to be the most sacred among the tantrik shrines of Shakti worship in the world. Bhubhaneshwari gives a breathtaking view of the city of Guwahati.
Umananda temple which is fully dedicated to Shiva is one of the most beautiful temples in Assam. The temple stands on an island and you have to book a motorboat or a public ferry from Umananda Ghat to reach the temple.
The Navagraha temple i.e. temple of the nine planets in east Guwahati is housed in a red beehive-shaped dome, the central lingam is encircled by further nine representing the planets.
Besides the temple tour, Guwahati also has some interesting tourist attractions like the Zoo is worth watching if you are a wild life enthusiast because it is the largest natural zoo of the country.
The State Museum, Anthropological Museum, Forest Museum, and Cottage Industries Museum, all are treasure houses of Assam's rich cultural past. Tour to Guwahati can be made more interesting by visiting places like the Manas wildlife sanctuary and the only wildlife reserve under Project Tiger.
Pabitora that is a small wildlife sanctuary that offers the pleasure of watching rhinos and various species of deer. Hajo, situated in the west of Guwahati has the famous Hayagriba Madhaya Temple, which can be reached by a long stone stairway.
Chandubi in Guwahati is a natural lagoon and is also a popular picnic spot with options for fishing and rowing. Madan Kamdev is very famous for its archeological ruins with an ancient Durga temple.
Guwahati is approachable by all means..
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