About
The largest city in Northeast India and the main entry point for the entire region. The Kamakhya Temple (one of India's most important Shakti Peethas), Umananda Island Temple, Assam State Museum, and the Brahmaputra river cruise are the highlights.
Must-see highlights
Kamakhya Temple tantric pilgrimage
Umananda Island Shiva temple boat trip
Brahmaputra sunset cruise
Ambubachi Mela (June festival)
Assam silk & muga shopping
Northeast Assamese cuisine
Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra museum
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (rhinos, 40km)
Hajo pilgrimage town (25km)
Dipor Bil bird sanctuary
Basistha Ashram evening walk
Navgraha Mandir hilltop
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Guwahati 0km · Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport 23km
Nearby attractions
Kamakhya TempleUmananda IslandPobitora Wildlife SanctuaryBasistha AshramAssam State Zoo
How to get here
Delhi → Guwahati
flight · 3h
₹5,500
approx.
Kolkata → Guwahati
train · 17h
₹600
approx.
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October – April
Nearest Transport
Guwahati0 km
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport23 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,000/night
luxury₹6,000/night
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