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Guwahati - Famous for its Kamakhya temple situated atop the Nilachal hill

Guwahati is the largest metropolis of the state of Assam and is rightly called the gateway to northeast India. It is the prime center for commerce and education in the northeast. The sprawling city stretches along the banks of the Brahmaputra. It is a visitor's delight and a hotspot of a splendid biodiversity. The city has a lot to offer to visitors with its magnificent and enigmatic temples, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and prominent centers of cultural and historical significance. It remains well connected to the rest of the parts of the county and can be reached using air, rail, and road.
Assam State Museum
Museum and Gallery

Assam State Museum – Guwahati

Assam State Museum is one of the largest multipurpose museums in Guwahati. The museum was established in the year 1940 by the Assam Research Society. …

Entry Fee It 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 100 | Entry Fee – Adults ₹33/-, Students ₹11/-, Foreigners ₹300/-
Timings Assam State Museum opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
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Dipor Bil
Sightseeing

Dipor Bil – Guwahati

Deepor Beel , is a freshwater lake in the eastern channel of the Brahmaputra river in the city of Guwahati. Spread over a vast area of 40 sq km, this …

Entry Fee It can be visited anytime during the day all through the week and there is no entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings Dipor Bil opening and closing timing is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Fancy Bazaar
Shopping Place

Fancy Bazaar – Guwahati

Fancy Bazaar is the center of the old city of Paan Bazar and Paltan Bazar located on the banks of Brahmaputra River in the whole of Guwahati. The bust…

Entry Fee It can be visited between 10:00 am to 09:00 pm all through the week and there is no entry fee. | No Entry Fee
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Guwahati Planetarium
Museum and Gallery

Guwahati Planetarium – Guwahati

The Guwahati Planetarium is the center of astronomical education and research in Assam and the entire North-Eastern region of India. It was started in…

Entry Fee Can be visited between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm all through the week except for Sunday and the entry fee for adults is INR 30 | Entry Fee – Adults ₹50/- per person, Students ₹30/-
Timings Guwahati Planetarium opening and closing timing is 11:00 AM – 04:00 PM
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Guwahati Zoo
Nature Sites and Parks

Guwahati Zoo – Guwahati

The Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden or Guwahati Zoo is spread over an extensive area of ​​430 acres. It is located within the Hengrabari Rese…

Entry Fee It can be visited between 08:00 am to 06:00 pm all through the week except for Friday and the entry fee is INR 10. | Indians Adults ₹30/–, Children ₹10/-, Foreigners Adults ₹500/–, Foreigners Children ₹30/-
Timings Guwahati Zoo opening and closing timings are from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Kamakhya Temple
Religious Place

Kamakhya Temple – Guwahati

Kamakhya Temple is situated on the Nilanchal hill in the western part of Guwahati in Assam. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, who is considered a s…

Entry Fee It can be visited from 8:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. and there is no entry fee for the general public | No Entry Fee, VIP/Special Entry: - ₹500-₹501 per person, available at the temple counter or sometimes online.
Timings The Kamakhya Temple opening and closing timing is 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
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Kaziranga National Park
Nature Sites and Parks

Kaziranga National Park – Guwahati

Kaziranga National Park is located in the north eastern part of the country in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam. First establis…

Entry Fee It opens from 1st November to 30th April. Entry fee for Indian visitors is INR 100 and for Overseas visitors is INR 650. | No Entry Fee
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Madan Kamdev
Monument

Madan Kamdev – Guwahati

Madan Kamdev is an old Hindu temple near Baihata Chariali in Kamrup, Assam, famous for its intricate erotic sculptures depicting the love of the God. …

Entry Fee It can be visited from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm all through the week and there is no entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings The visitor any time visit Madan Kamdev.
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Navagraha Temple
Religious Place

Navagraha Temple – Guwahati

Navagraha Temple is situated on the Chitrachal hill in the south-eastern part of the city of Guwahati. The temple is also known as the abode of Surya.…

Entry Fee It can be visited between 04:00 am to 09:00 am (Aarti timings) Full day open all through the week and there is no entry fee. | No Entry Fee
Timings The Navagraha Temple opening and closing timing is 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
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Nehru Park
Nature Sites and Parks

Nehru Park – Guwahati

Nehru Park is one of the oldest parks in Assam which is located right opposite the famous Cotton College. It was built during the 2000s and is named a…

Entry Fee The park remains open from 10:00 am to 08:00 pm all through the week except for Thursday. Entry fee for adult is INR 20 and children is INR 10. | Adult - ₹20-30/- per person, Free for children (0-3 years)
Timings Nehru Park opening and closing timings are from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature Sites and Parks

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary – Guwahati

Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Morigaon district surrounded by three reserve forests near the Nagaon district border. The sanc…

Entry Fee Elephant 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. | Indians ₹50/–, Foreigners ₹500/–
Timings Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary opening and closing timing is 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Umananda Temple
Religious Place

Umananda Temple – Guwahati

Umananda Temple is a Shiva temple situated on top of a hill called Bhasmakala on the river Mayur Island. The grand temple was built in 1694 by Bar Phu…

Entry Fee There is no entry fee and it remains open from 5:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. throughout the week. | No Entry Fee
Timings The Umananda Temple opening and closing timing is 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guwahati

The best time to visit Guwahati is Best Time to Visit Guwahati. Guwahati is a beautiful destination and has different charms in every season. October to March – This is the best time to enjoy a holiday in Assam..

Guwahati is famous for Guwahati is particularly famous for its Kamakhya temple situated atop the Nilachal hill, Noted to be the most sacred among the tantrik shrines of Shakti worship in the world..

The nearest airport to Guwahati is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport, also known as Guwahati Airport and formerly as 'Borjhar Airport', is the primary airport of the North-Eastern States of India..

The main railway station in Guwahati is Guwahati railway station.

The main bus terminal in Guwahati is Rupnath Brahma Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT).
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