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27 Top Tourist Places to Visit in Guwahati

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Guwahati is the largest city in the state of Assam and is situated beside the Brahmaputra river. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in India and among the popular places to experience Assam tourism. It is considered as the gateway to the northeast of India and is located near the Shillong plateau.

Guwahati is one of the cities that have been referenced a lot in Hindu mythology. It was even possible that it was once an ancient capital city. Guwahati  is famous for various kinds of sightseeing activity, but especially it boasts about its natural beauty.

It is specifically suitable for people who would like to take a break from city life.

There are several top tourist places that can be visited in Guwahati such as:

  1. Kamakhya Temple

Located only 9 km away from the Guwahati railway station, it is an ancient Hindu temple that is located atop of Nilachal hill in Guwahati city of Assam, India. Dedicated to the Goddess Kamakhya, it is considered the most sacred and oldest of the 51 shakti peethas on earth.

  1. Umananda Temple

Also located near the Guwahati railway station, it is a prominent Hindu temple located on the peacock island in the middle of the Brahmaputra river. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the most revered temples in the entire state of Assam.

  1. Saraighat Bridge

It is located 11 km away from Guwahati Railway station, it is a bridge that is constructed over the Brahmaputra river in the city of Guwahati, Assam. It links between the northeast region and the rest of the country.

  1. The regional science center

It is located 11 km from Guwahati railway station. It is an activity-driven for nonformal science museum that is one of the top museums in Assam and among the best Guwahati tourist places.

  1. Srimanta Sankardeva Kalashetra

It is 11 km from Guwahati Railway station, it is a nonprofit cultural institution in the Panjabari area of Guwahati. It is the largest cultural congregation of northeast India and is one of the well-known places to visit in Guwahati.

  1. Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden

It is a zoological park that is 6 km from Guwahati. It was first established in the year 1957 and was open within the next year. It spreads over an area of 175 hectares.

  1. Assam State Museum

It Brahmaputra within a one km radius from Guwahati railway station. It is located at the southern eg of Dighalipukhuri tank. The museum was established as a non-government body by the Assam research society in 1940.

  1. Brahmaputra river cruise

It is a cruise that will give enable you to enjoy the lush green forest along the Brahmaputra river.

  1. Tirupati Balaji Temple

It is a temple that is located 9 km away from Guwahati Railway station. It is gorgeous that is located in the Ahom Gaon area. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, it was built in the year 1998.

 

  1. Dighalipukhuri Lake

It is 1 km away from the Guwahati railway station. It is a man-made lake situated in the middle of the Guwahati city.

 

  1. Dipor Bil Bird Sanctuary

It is a freshwater lake that is situated to the south-west of Guwahati city in Assam state and is situated 18 km away from Guwahati railway station. It is considered as the biggest lake in the Brahmaputra valley.

  1. Fancy bazaar

It is located within the close proximity of the Guwahati railway station, and it is a bustling market that is located in the heart of the city. It is home to a wide assortment of wholesale products.

    1. ISKCON temple

It is a Hindu temple that is located on the top of the Sarania hills in Ulubari area of Guwahati.

  1. Navagraha temple

It is an ancient temple that is situated on chitrachal hill in the southeastern part of the city and is one of the popular pilgrimages in Guwahati.

  1. Basistha Ashram temple

It is an ancient temple that is located at Beltola in the southeast corner of Guwahati city. It is 14 km away from the Guwahati railway station.

  1. Bhubaneswari mandir

It is 7 km from Guwahati railway station and is one of the ancient temples that is located in Guwahati. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Bhubaneswari, who is the fourth of the ten mahavidya goddesses and as an aspect of Devi.

  1. Sukreswar mandir

It is an ancient Hindu temple located in Guwahati, Assam. Perched atop Sukreswar hill, it is an ancient Hindu temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is known to have the largest Shiva lingams in India.

  1. Ugratara temple

It is 1,5 km from Guwahati railway station. It is dedicated to Sati Devi and was built in the year of 1725 AD.

  1. Nehru Park

It is a public park located in the pan bazar area. The park is established in 2004 and named after one of India’s prime minister. The area was part of an old church that was developed by the Assam Government.

  1. Guwahati War Cemetary

It is located in the silphukhuri area. The cemetery was started during the second world war for burials from several military hospitals in the area.

  1. Chandubi lake

It is a natural lake that is located in the Kamrup district of Assam. Situated at the foothills of Garo hills, it is one of the beautiful lakes in Assam and among the best place to experience the Guwahati tourism.

  1. Madan Kamdev Temple

It is an archeological site located at Baihata Chairali in the kamrup district of Assam. It is famous for its impressive archaeological ruins and stone sculptures.

  1. Pobitora wildlife sanctuary

It is a small wildlife reserve located at Pabitara in Morigaon district. It is the home of the world’s highest density of rhinoceros.

  1. Sualkuchi

Also called the manchester of Assam, it is the largest weaving villages in the world. The weaving tradition started in the 11th century until now.

  1. Temples of Hajo

It is an ancient pilgrimage center located on the banks of the Brahmaputra river near Guwahati in Assam. It is an important site for Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims.

  1. Sri Aswaklanta temple

It is an ancient Hindu temple located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra in North Guwahati. It was built in 1720 and was repaired under the patronage of Lord Curzon. It is believed to be the site where the horse of Lord Krishna felt tired.

  1. Manas national park

It is a national park that is located at the Himalayan foothills of Assam in India, and one of the best wildlife sanctuary in Assam. It is a UNESCO natural world heritage site, a project tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve.

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