Location: Guwahati
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What to do and see in Guwahati, Assam: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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.
Restaurants in Guwahati
1. Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Samadhi Khetra Memorial
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By deepankarb2014 - Navi Mumbai, India
One of the finest Legend of Assam - Dr Bhupen Hazarika Samadhi Khetra located in Jalukbari, near Gauhati University is the ideal location to pay respect to the maestro.
2. 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
3. Madan Kamdev
4. 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
