Top 10 Things to do in Guwahati, India

January 19, 2018 Weston Hennigan

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. Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji temple

37 National Highway | near Lokhra, Guwahati, India
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4.5 based on 225 reviews

Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji temple

Reviewed By Parwathi H

The Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji temple is a nice modern temple. The temple is located in a very spacious complex with adequate parking and washroom facilities. The garden and the lawns in the complex is also maintained very well. We had been there in the evening and had good darshan of the Lord Balaji.

2. Kamakhya Temple

Nilachal Hill, Guwahati 781010, India +91 361 273 4624
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4.5 based on 1 reviews

Kamakhya Temple

Reviewed By jbhat2015 - Mangalore, India

Our group of 25 persons visited this Temple of Bleeding Godess Parvati.
Located in Guwahati, this temple is believed to house the womb of goddess Parvatii. People turn up with goats to offer sacrifices here.
There is a small pond of water where people worship Lord Ganapati.
Filled with Pandas, Hire a Panda(Priest) Pay him his demanded money(You can bargain) and break the que, have darshan.
Surroundings of the temple is well maintained, you can carry your mobile phone inside the temple.

3. Umananda Temple

Peacock Island, Guwahati, India
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4 based on 328 reviews

Umananda Temple

Reviewed By Amrit S - Ghaziabad, India

It is located in middle of the mighty Brahamputra River. You need to hire a ferry to reach out to this place. Traveling by ferry and having the view of the river was amazing. A must to go place when you are in Guwahati.

4. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Marigaon, Guwahati, India +91 72220 15635
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4 based on 279 reviews

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Reviewed By jbhat2015 - Mangalore, India

One Hour Elephant ride in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary will thrill you. You Can see all types of wild animals from a close distance. Its mesmerizing view to see single horn Rhino.
In each elephant they arrange six members to sit and they take us deep inside the forest for a hour ride, which is breath taking and a once a life time experience

5. ISKCON Guwahati

Ulubari Charali, South Sarania, Guwahati 781007, India +91 361 252 5963
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4.5 based on 92 reviews

ISKCON Guwahati

Reviewed By reubenranjanfern2017 - Noida, India

Located on top of the hill, offers good peace of mind and is within the city. This place or temple is associated with Lord Krishna. One can visit any time.

6. Saraighat Bridge

Over the Brahmaputra River, Guwahati, India
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4 based on 163 reviews

Saraighat Bridge

Reviewed By ritu85260 - Guwahati, India

The sunset over the Brahmaputra from the Saraighat Bridge vantage point is one of the best I have experienced. Expect to spend at least 30 mins, walk to the middle of the bridge and feel blown away by the river below, with the golden sunset adding magic to the surreal atmsphere.

7. Regional Science Center

Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, Guwahati 781022, India +91 361 236 1699
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Regional Science Center

Reviewed By Rajani K

This place provides a lot of learning opportunities for the visitors. This was set up in 1990s with a view of improving the scientific know how of the people. It has an aquarium, butterfly park, prehistoric parks and several 3D shows are organised through out the day to impart knowledge on science to the visitors. Quite interesting to visit this place and be a park of visual way of imparting knowledge.

8. Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary

Guwahati, India +91 88949 17116
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4 based on 76 reviews

Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary

Reviewed By Rajani K

Deepor Beel wildlife sanctuary was set up with the aim of protecting the flora and fauna of a wet land ecosystem being created by a lake and Brahmaputra river. The main land where this sanctuary is setup has a lake on one side and Brahmaputra river on the other side. Birds - both local and migratory are commonly spotted here. Apart from them, crabs, tortoises, several species of frogs, salamanders, reptiles etc. are seen here. Visitors usually visit this sanctuary for photographing the birds.

Chitrasal Hills, Guwahati, India
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Navagraha Temple

Reviewed By SatyendraGarg - New Delhi, India

Nabagraha Temple is one of the two temples in India dedicated to astronomy and astrology. It is located on Chitrachal hill in the south-eastern part of the Guwahati city. The temple contains nine phallic emblems of Shiva covered with cloths of different colours sacred to the nine planetary gods, namely, Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Buddha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu and Ketu. There is a belief that worship of planets wards off evil.
It is believed that the ancient name of Guwahati, Pragjyotishpur is traced to this temple. The present temple is believed to be of 13th century origin.
Early morning there is beautiful view of the city from the vicinity of the temple. The quietly flowing Brahmaputra as seen from the temple looks beautiful. Early in morning I could see the priests sitting in a group, waiting for the temple to open and devotees to come. In the morning the temple opens at 7.30. As I had reached early I had to wait for the temple to open.

10. Fancy Bazar

MG Road | Machkhowa, Guwahati 781030, India +91 361 251 9465
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Fancy Bazar

Reviewed By 2012sunilmumbai - Mumbai, India

This place is crowded. Shoppers. Sellers. All sorts of items. Nothing of any aesthetic or beautiful creativity. Standard designs, bargain prices, bulk made. The name of this market may have been appropriate when fancy goods were difficult to get and there was only this street. Today, its a wasted effort to go there as you get equally good and priced items everywhere.

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