India /Assam /Kamrup /Guwahati

Gauhati or Guwahati, the erstwhile capital of the state of Assam was earlier known as “Pragiyotishpura” (The Light of East). This city with a varied history dating back to the 6th century is also the most developed and important city of Assam. The name suits Guwahati remarkably due to its terrain and structure and with the river Brahmaputra bisecting the city into two halves, the city represents a miniature Assam complete with a collection of all inhabitants, their lifestyles and their dependence on the mighty river. However, the presence of mighty Brahmaputra carving its way through the city makes for a romantic and memorable experience. Guwahati is replete with various religious places, green hills, tea plantations, educational institutes and Art Workshops. The city with its ancient roots offers a plethora of archaeological sites, historical monuments and educative as well entertaining museums. The excavation sites and the artifacts recovered from the sites make for a very interesting and exciting audience. The city offers an opportunity to interact with not only the Assamese populace but also the immigrants from all adjoining states, thus making it a vibrant cosmopolitan city. A visit to Guwahati is incomplete without satiating the taste buds with authentic Assamese as well as Eastern Indian food mix. The visit also demands acquisition of mementos from Assam to adorn the house.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Scenic

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 781xxx

STD Code: 361

Info Website: www.assamtourism.org/

Best Time to Visit:  October – March

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Places to VisitAdd 

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Guwahati Airport is well connected to many major cities in India, including Delhi, Agartala, Aizwal, Kolkata and Imphal.

By Train : The Paltan Bazaar Railway Station in Guwahati is a major railway junction on the North-East Frontier Railway. Guwahati is well connected with all the major railheads of India like Delhi (Dbrt Rajdhani E), Kolkata (Saraighat Exp), Mumbai (Ghy Ltt Exp), Chennai (Ghy Sbc Express) and Bangalore (Ghy Sbc Express).

By Bus: State bus services connect Guwahati to other major cities in and around. Tourist Volvo bus services are available from Guwahati to many major cities including Darjeeling, which is at a distance of 627 km from Guwahati. Tourist bus costs about Rs 2,000 per person from Guwahati to Darjeeling.

By Taxi : Guwahati is well connected by a road network and national Highway. The tourist can reach to Guwahati by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

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Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Ginger Hotel ; IHM Campus, Upper Hengrabari, Borbari, VIP Rd, Guwahati, Assam 781036. ; Ph – 0361 611 3333 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, Laundry, 24-Hour Security, Doctor on call.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok ; M.G.Road,Guwahati, Assam 781001. ; Ph – 0361 260 2284; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Doctor on call.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Gateway Grandeur ; GS Rd, Cristian Basti, Guwahati, Assam 781005. ; Ph – 0361 711 0022 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, Laundry, Disco, Non-smoking rooms, 24-Hour Security, Game Room, Video Game Player, Doctor on call, Dry cleaning/laundry.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Hotel Nandan ; G.S. Road, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam 781008. ; Ph – 0361 254 0855 ; Facilities – Shopping, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Nightclub, Parking, Disco, Beauty salon, 24-Hour Security, Catering Services, Gift Shop, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Massage Services, Sauna, Steam Bath, Wedding Services, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Cream Centre ;  3rd Floor, Adityam, Ullubari, Ulubari, Guwahati, Assam 781007. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

• Lilly’s Restaurant ;  Geetanagar Road, Opp Geetanagar PS, Guwahati, Assam 781024. ; M –  094 35 035057 ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

• Yellow Chilli ;  Lachit Nagar, Guwahati, Assam 781003. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

Must Eat FoodAdd

Must Do ActivitiesAdd 

Must ShopAdd

• Jaapi (a kind of round bamboo cap) , Gamcha (thin towel) , . ; Fancy Bazaar ;  Fancy Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam. ; Ph/M:  N.A.
• Mekhla Chadar (Assamese sari) ; Paan Bazaar ;  Pan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam. ; Ph/M:  N.A.
• Tea ; Hathikuli Tea Shoppe ;  Amalgamated Plantations Pvt Ltd, Guwahati-Shillong Rd, Christian Basti, Guwahati, Assam 781005. ; Ph/M:  0361 234 0037
• Bamboo pickles ; Fancy Bazaar ;  Fancy Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam. ; Ph/M:  N.A.

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

• The Lounge Bar ; Christian Basti, Guwahati, Assam, India. ; Ph/M: N.A. ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.
• The Silver Streak ; Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok, MG Road, Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, 781001, India. ; Ph/M: 91-98641-04973 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.
• Blues ; R.G Baruah Road, Zoo Tini Ali, Guwahati, Kamrup, Assam, 781001, India. ; Ph/M: N.A. ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.

SpaAdd

• Kurls N Spykes ;  3rd Floor, DD Tower, Guwahati-Shillong Rd, Christian Basti, Guwahati, Assam 781006 ; Ph/M – 097 06 222000; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Chair Massages, Facials, Body Massages, Manicures and Pedicures, Zazen Packages.
• IOSIS Wellness – Spa ;  41M. Tayebulla Road, Tayebulla Campus, Digholi pukhuri, Guwahati, Assam 781001 ; Ph/M – 084 51 854165 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Swedish Massage, Balinese Massage, Abyangha is a full body massage, etc.

FestivalAdd

Bihu ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Bihu is the most important festival of Assam. It is celebrated with joy and abundance by all Assamese people irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith and belief. Three Bihus are celebrated in a year: Bohag Bihu which augurs the wish for a good harvest because this is the time when farmers start sowing, Kaati Bihu which is observed to mark the cutting and binding of grains and Magh Bihu which marks the season of harvesting of grains.

Me-Dum-Me-Phi ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  The most important Ahom festival which deserves mention is the Me-Dum-Me-Phi, i.e., the ancestor worship festival which is observed by the whole Ahom community. This is performed annually on the 31st of January and helps to develop social contacts and community feelings among the Ahoms. Colourful processions with devotees in traditional finery are also taken out on the occasion.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Guwahati is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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