Best Places to visit in March in Guwahati
6 Best Places to visit in March in Guwahati
Umananda Temple Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Dipor Bil Assam State Museum Kaziranga National Park Madan Kamdev
Umananda Temple, Guwahati
Umananda Temple is situated atop a hill called Bhasmakala on the riverine Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva and the main shrine can be reached by a flight of steep steps. Unlike a typical temple, the shrine allows the visitors to immerse souls in its serene and surreal environment. It has rock-cut figures which exhibit exquisite Assamese skill. The temple remains well connected to the other parts of the city and can be reached by ferries and streamers available at Kachari Ghat, Guwahati.
AddressPeacock Island, Baruah Souk, North Guwahati, Guwahati
Place TypeReligious Place - Temple
Best forFriends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Youngsters
Fees & TimingThere is no entry fee and it remains open from 5:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. throughout the week.
Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Guwahati
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is at a distance of about 48km from Guwahati the sanctuary lies nestled in the grasslands along the southern bank of the Brahmaputra in the Morigaon district. Its compelling rich biodiversity attracts visitors and nature admirers from all over the globe. It is the abode to the largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses in the world and other animals like leopard, wild boar, barking deer, wild buffalo, etc, 2000 migratory birds and various reptiles. Primary attractions include Haduk Hanging Bridge, Garanga Beel Pond, Elephant Rides, and Jeep Safaris.
AddressPobitora Forest Range Office Road, Pabitara, GuwahatiPlace TypeNature Sites and Parks - ZooBest forFamily, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingElephant safari is available from 6:30/7:30 am. to 2:30 pm at INR 550 while jeep safari is available from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm at INR 1350.Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April, May, June
Dipor Bil, Guwahati
Dipor Bil is located at a distance of 18kms from Guwahati the lake is widely acclaimed for its pristine beauty and exceptional avifaunal diversity. Etymologically Dipa means elephant and beel means large aquatic body and thus this is a wetland inhabited by elephants. It remains fringed by Rani Garbhanga Reserved Forests and is endowed with rich floral and faunal biodiversity. It provides shelter to a large number of residential, migratory birds and also varieties of aquatic species. It displays a captivating convergence of wetland and forest ecosystems.
AddressSouth-west of Guwahati city, GuwahatiPlace TypeNature Sites and Parks - Lakes & WaterfallsBest forMarried Couples, Unmarried Couples, Friends, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingIt can be visited anytime during the day all through the week and there is no entry fee.Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Assam State Museum, Guwahati
Assam State Museum is located in the heart of Guwahati city at the southern end of Dighali Pukhuri tank the museum buzzes with the activity of history buffs and tourists from across the globe. It offers a peek into the cultural, social, historical element of the ancient and contemporary North-East India. It boasts a rich spectrum of a repository of artifacts, sculptures dating back to the 5th century to the 19th century, and remains displayed in different sections of the museum.
AddressGNB Rd, Near, Dighalipukhuri, GuwahatiPlace TypeMuseum and Gallery - Govt. Museum & MemorialsBest forFamily, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingIt can be visited between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm , Monday and 2nd and 4th Saturday. Entry fee for Indian adults is INR 20, for foreigner INR 100Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April, May, June
Kaziranga National Park, Guwahati
Located at the edge of eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot Golaghat and Nagaon, the park spreads along the flood plains of the Brahmaputra river. Unmeddled with human activity all the hues of nature can be witnessed here. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and is home to 2/3rd of the world's population Indian one-horned rhinoceros. It also has large tiger and elephant populations. The dense deciduous forests, grassy meadows, and swampy lagoons together make it a splendid scenic delight.
AddressGolaghat and Nagaon, GuwahatiPlace TypeSightseeing - Park & GardenBest forFamily, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingIt opens from 1st November to 30th April. Entry fee for Indian visitors is INR 100 and for Overseas visitors is INR 650.Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April, May, June
Madan Kamdev, Guwahati
Widely acclaimed as the Khajuraho of Assam, this archeological site is located at around 40kms from Guwahati on Dewangiri hillock. The site continues to be a historical enigma as little is known about its origin. Ruins of around twelve temples dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries have been unraveled here. The garbhagriha of the main temple houses a stone idol of shiva and his consort Parvati in an intimate embrace. The temple exhibits a magnificent array of erotic figurines of dancing nymphs, fairies, gods, goddesses.
AddressBaihata Chariali, Kamrup, GuwahatiPlace TypeMonument - Palace & LandmarksBest forFamily, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingIt can be visited from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm all through the week and there is no entry fee.Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, DecemberEXPLORE PLACES IN GUWAHATI BY CATEGORY:
