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The 10 Best Things to do in Guwahati, Assam
Poised on the banks of the Brahamputra River, this rapidly growing city provides a link to seven other northeastern states. Its hills hold a 10th-century temple dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya and an ancient seat of astronomy known as Navagraha, the temple of the nine planets; the small Umananda temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is on an island in the river. The area around the city contains wildlife sanctuaries, archeological ruins and a silk-weaving center.
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1. Kamakhya Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,722 reviews
Reviewed By senraayan - Varanasi, India
Located atop of a small Nilachal hill at Guwahati, the temple has a very unique history and is the most popular temple dedicated to Goddess Shathi (Bleeding Goddess) in India. The temple premises are clean and well maintained but mostly crowded, even during weekdays. One has to be there at early morning hours to get lined up for the free dharsan of the deity and the dharsan inside main tower, closes at 1300hrs. Special dharsan (500 bucks per head) facility is also available but tickets can be booked at the early dawn hours, on the same day of dharsan. A big tower along with a few nearby towers with kalasams at the top appears so divine and graceful, representing the great marvels of indian traditional architecture. Daily Annadhanam available between 1200 to 1500 hrs and is very very well managed by the temple authorities. Cameras and mobiles are allowed inside the premises but photography inside the main tower is prohibited. Special facilities like waiting room, wheel chairs etc for differently abled and old people are provided by the temple authorities and it is really worth tonnes of thanks and appreciation.
2. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 362 reviews
Pobitora or Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve in the Morigaon district of the state of Assam in India. It is located about 30 km east of Guwahati. The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is about 48 km by road from Guwahati.
Reviewed By Hillrovers - Assam, India
One of the best wildlife sanctuary to find and get a close to the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros. It has a dense population of the one-horned rhinoceros which can be seen easily grazing around the Park. There are around 93 rhinos in merely 16 square km area of the park. So some of them have The park is also known as a Birding paradise, which is home to more than 2000 migratory birds. Jungle Safari Timings: Elephant Safari: 06:30 AM / 07:30 AM and 14:30 PM Jeep Safari: 07:00 AM and 15:00 PM
3. Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By utpoldas - Guwahati, India
Nice layout of temple premises,well maintained South Indian Architecture,permanent and season flowers in the garden,manicured lawn.Being a devotee of Lord Venkateswara I visit sometime(not many devotees though in this part of India).
4. Umananda Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 449 reviews
Reviewed By souravghose - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
The Shiva- Parvati temple is situated on the peacock island in the midst of mighty River Brahmaputra.You need to travel by boat to reach the island and then walk up about 70 steps to reach the temple.The temple premise is kept clean.It was built by Ahom King during 17th Century.The island is smallest riverine inhabitated island in the world.
5. Shrimanta Shankardeva Kalakshetra
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4.0 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By RameshN316
It is centre with Museum and Park Located in the heart of the city. The museum has the traditional paintings/ pictures of various deities, particularly different incarnations of the Lord Vishnu. A separate centre with collections of various books related to Indian and Assamese tradition. Mostly Assamese some English. They are mostly about the great preacher and reformer of Assam, Sri Shankardeva. He convinced the local peaople the importance of Nama Sankeerthan His preachings on Vedas, Puranas etc ,were in local language He was also a poet , dramatist, singer , dancer etc. It is also said that he was the first author in India to write a Drama in a local language and the first use a back drop. The Centre is in his name only. There is also theater, the museum also has various pictures/ art works depicting the local culture and tradition. The surroundings are nice with Park, and a large area for people to walk around. A food stall, which is completely vegetarian, serving Snacks and Tea/ Coffee etc is also available very near to the Museum A Must Visit Place in Guwahati
6. Saraighat Bridge
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4.0 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By indranee - Guwahati, India
oldest bridge connecting the two banks of bustling Guwahati city - with magnificent views of the river and the sweeping valley and mountains around it.
7. Regional Science Center
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4.0 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By RamanGill11 - New Delhi, India
Regional Science Centre, Guwahati is an activity driven non formal science education destination. The indoor and outdoor experiments, fun mirrors, science games are a brilliant way to inculcate knowledge and are a fun learning experience. Definitely worth a visit.
8. Navagraha Temple
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4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By udaykumarh2015 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Visited Nabagraha Temple Guwahati on 9th March 2020, Monday We (my wife and I) started from Hotel Shreemoyee Inn in car of the hotel. The Navagraha (नबग्रहा) Temple is on the top of Chitrasal Hill. The hill is popularly known as Navagraha Hill, in Guwahati city, Assam, India. Nine Shivalingams (शिवलिंगा) are preserved in this temple. Each represents a Spiritual body. Each of them is covered with a coloured garment symbolic of each of the Spiritual body. There is Shibalingam in the center of the temple which is symbolising the Sun. King Rajeswar Singha built this temple in middle of 18th century. It has been renovated about hundred year before. The upper part of the temple was rebuilt with corrugated iron-sheet after being destroyed by the great earthquake. The history is vast enough. But I could collect a book due to paucity of time. The inside of the temple was dark. We offered Pujas which took about an hour. Taking photos was not prohibited in this temple. I am attaching few photos. We next went to Uma Nand Temple on Bhramaputra Island.
9. Fancy Bazar
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4.0 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By priteshkulkarni - Pune, India
It’s a popular market area from Guwahati. We visited on Sunday and most of the cloth shops are closed on Sunday. You can buy many road side item as well as clothing from Many shops. Good to visit
10. Assam State Zoo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By Durlav1989 - North Lakhimpur, India
Major exhibits One horned Indian rhinoceros, tiger, clouded leopard, golden langur, hoolock gibbon, serow, elephant, brow antlered deer, slow loris, Himalayan black bear, leopard cat, binturong, jungle cat
