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Places to Visit in Assam

Guwahati

, Assam

(Guwahati is also known as Pragjyotishpura,Durjoya ; also spelled as Gauhati)

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Gateway North East - Guwahati

Guwahati in the past era was known by the name of Pragjyotishpur. The name of the place Guwahati is derived from the Assamese language. It is a combination of "Guwa," meaning areca nut and "Haat," meaning market. The city is quite famous for its blessed beauty and amazing tourism. The lush green mountains of the place are quite striking; the waterfalls at the place are also very alluring.

The calm and serene ambiance of the place will surely win the hearts of the travelers. The picturesque beauty of the place attracts numbers of travellers every year. Apart from the loveliness, the place attracts a large number of people to get rejuvenated. The place is also known as the biggest city of Assam. Guwahati travel guide gives you thorough information on how to reach Guwahati, Guwahati attractions, best time to visit Guwahati and excursions from Guwahati.

Attractions

: Assam State Museum

This museum is situated near Dighalipukhuri tank which is quite popular for antiques of prehistoric times. At this Museum, tourists can ....... more »

: Guwahati Planetarium

Guwahati Planetarium is another destination to explore and have fun in Assam. The ambiance of the place makes .......... more »

: Kamakhya Temple

Kamakhya Temple is located on the Nilachal hill of Guwahati. The Goddess Kamakhya is quite popular and ....... more »

Events/Festivals

The major festivals in Guwahati are Bihu and Saraswati Puja. Bihu is a traditional festival of the place and people celebrate it traditional music and special Bihu dance. The Bihu traditional dance is the major thing that plays an important role in the festival. Saraswati Puja is another festival at the place that the people of Guwahati celebrate with great gusto with various rituals.

Accommodation

There are numbers of hotels and resorts that make the travellers feel delightful. Tourists at this place can go for resort or hotel as per the choice to take rest and relax well. Basic facilities are available at these hotels so customers will not face any difficulty. Apart from the basic facilities, special treatment on demand of travellers is also made available. Some of the facilities available in the hotels are TV, AC and heater. The prices of all these places are affordable in range so people can get easier assistance.