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Guwahati is the largest city in the Indian state Assam that lies beside the Brahmaputra river. It is located in the northeastern of India and is well known for its holy site. The location is near Tibet, Burma, and Bangladesh. 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.
Underneath is the 15 best tourist places near Guwahati:
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The Saraighat bridge
It is one of the most famous tourist attractions near Guwahati airport. It has a length of 1,492 meters and is considered the longest bridge above the water in India. The bridge offers stunning view of both sunset and sunrise.
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Guwahati Zoo
This zoo is spread in an extensive area of 430 acres and is one of the famous tourist places near Guwahati city. It is often referred to as the green lungs of the city and it lies just 6 km south of the Brahmaputra river. It houses over 113 species of animals.
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Kaziranga National Park
The national park has been declared as world’s heritage site and is home two-thirds of the one-horned rhinoceros population. Aside from having rhinoceros, you can also spot a plethora of other animals such as; swamp deer, elephants, wild buffalos, Chinese pangolins, Bengal foxes and even flying squirrels. Visitors are given choice of safari rides throughout the park with either jeep or SUV.
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Kamakhya Temple
It is located on the Nilachal Hill in the western part of Guwahati in Assam. It is one of the 5 shrines of the shakti peethas in the country. The main entrance to the temple is adorned with beautifully decorated with colorful flowers.
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Mawsynram
It is located approximately 138 km away from Guwahati. The rain-forest is known as one of the wettest places on earth, you can head to Mawsynram village to see how nature blended so seamlessly into the life of the local tribe that lives there. The village is also known for its cleanliness.
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Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
It is located 30 km to the east of Guwahati. It is another small haven for wildlife lovers and is home to the one-horned rhinos. The wildlife spreads over an area of 38 square km.
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Shillong
Shillong is also known as the Scotland of the east since the British Raj empire. It is a beautiful city that is encircled by pine trees and stands at 1496 meters above sea level.
There is plenty of tourist attraction that is available in the city such as; golf courses, zoo, crystal clear lakes, and mountain peaks.
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Cherrapunji
It is known as the wettest place on earth. Cherrapunji boasts it’s cleanliness and pristine. There are a couple of waterfalls that surround Cherrapunji such as; Dain Thelen falls, Noh Snghthiang falls, Noh Kalikai falls and many more. The waterfalls compliment the lush green forest that surrounds it.
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Tawang
This is the city where the Dalai Lama was born. It is located at a height of about 3048 meters above sea level and is located in Arunachal Pradesh. The Tawang monastery that is located in the area is one of the most sacred places to visit by the Buddhist. Aside from the monastery, you can also visit the Tipi orchid sanctuary, where you will be able to see various of rare orchids.
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Thimphu
Located close to Bhutan, Thimphu ( 10 Things To Do In Thimphu For A Satisfying Experience ) is only one step away. Thimphu is known to be the largest city located in the country. Enjoy the green lush forests of Bhutan, which is only the carbon positive country in the world. Thimphu is located only 255 km away from Guwahati.
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Umananda Island
