The capital city of Assam, Guwahati is a thriving metropolis of Northeast India. Settled on the banks of the sublime Brahmaputra River and enclosed with greenery from all sides, the city boasts a peaceful and tranquil environment. The exquisite flora and fauna of Guwahati enhances its natural beauty manifold and attracts a large number of nature lovers. Besides large scale urbanization, the city remarkably holds the rich culture and history of the region. The presence of ancient temples and significant museums reflect the traditional art and culture of the city explicitly. There are some vibrant annual festivals hosted by the temples that are celebrated with huge pomp by the pilgrims and high spirited inhabitants of the city.
Best Time to Visit
The months from October to March are the best months to visit Guwahati when the climate is pleasant and several cultural festivals are also hosted. For best
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Places to Visit
The
Kamakhya Temple is one amongst the four Shakti Peethas in India and is a significant religious site of the city. Along with panoramic views of the Nilanchal hills, the temple showcases beautiful architecture with intricate carvings on its walls. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Umananda Temple is another important religious spot that attracts devotees. Guwahati Zoo and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary are the ideal places for wildlife lovers to get a sight of exotic species. The
Assam State Museum and Guwahati Planetarium are also interesting Places to Visit. Paltan Bazar, Nedfi Haat, Metro Bazar and Pan Bazar are the various local markets to shop for local handicraft products and famous silk sarees of Guwahati.
Hotels and Restaurants
Momos,
Thukpa and Noodles are some of the dishes that you must try here, the local tinch and flavour in them will keep your taste buds delighted. You can head to the GMC market and rely on the small eateries for tasting these. Rebati Chat House is a famous outlet where you can savour authentic local dishes.
Guwahati offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from
Budget Hotels in Guwahati to
Luxury Hotels in Guwahati /
Resorts in Guwahati, from
5 star Guwahati hotels to
Homestays, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like
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preferred by women. Popular locations in Guwahati for stay are
near Guwahati Airport,
Paltan Bazar,
Basistha,
GS Road and
Uzan Bazar. It is very easy and convenient to compare and
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Transportation
The transportation facilities in Guwahati are quite efficient and provide easy connectivity to all parts of the country.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) caters to domestic flights as well as international flights. Airlines such as Air Asia,
Air India, Indigo and
GoAir fly maximum domestic routes to cities like
Delhi, Kolkata, Imphal,
Bangalore and Chennai.
Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. The
Guwahati Railway Station located in the heart of the city is the major railway station that witnesses’ regular express trains connecting the city with the other metropolitan cities. Rupnath Brahma Inter-State Bus Terminus in Guwahati provides buses for both interstate and intrastate cities.
