Best Places to visit with Kids in Guwahati
8 Best Places to visit with Kids in Guwahati
Kamakhya Temple Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Assam State Museum Kaziranga National Park Guwahati Zoo Nehru Park Guwahati Planetarium Madan Kamdev
Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
It is one of the 108 Shaktipeeths and an important seat of tarantism in India. It is dedicated to goddess Kamakhya who is believed to symbolize creativity, power and fertility. Located on the Nilachal Hill, Guwahati this is the only temple in the country that celebrates the essence of womanhood. The temple consists of four chambers the garbhagrihya and three mandapas. During Ambubachi Mela held in June every year, it attracts thousands of pilgrims from all around the world. It is believed that during this stretch the goddess enters her annual menstrual cycle.
AddressKamakhya, Guwahati
Place TypeReligious Place - Temple
Best forFamily, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Fees & TimingIt 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
Best MonthMay, June, July, August
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
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
Guwahati Zoo, Guwahati
Guwahati Zoo is located in the dense forest area of Hengrabari in the capital city of Guwahati the Assam state zoo( Guwahati Zoo) is a wildlife paradise. It is a prominent haven for tourists because of its spectacularly rich flora and fauna. It proudly displays the astounding collection of exotic and rare wildlife species which include white rhino, white tigers, ostriches, giraffes, and llamas. Other attractions here include an in house museum, a botanical garden, a herbarium collection, and a reptile house.
AddressRG Baruah Rd, Ambikagirinagar, GuwahatiPlace TypeNature Sites and Parks - ZooBest forFamily, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingIt 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.Best MonthJuly, August, September, October, November, December
Nehru Park, Guwahati
Located in the heart of the city opposite cotton college it is one of the oldest parks in Guwahati. The park takes its name after the first prime minister of India Pt.Jawahar Lal Nehru With its verdant views, carefully pruned trees, meticulously set flower beds it is a prime attraction for the nature lovers of the city. Other attractions here include the jogging track, aesthetically placed 45 beautiful statutes depicting various dance forms of Assam, rock garden, amphitheater, playground for children.
AddressGuwahati, GuwahatiPlace TypeNature Sites and Parks - Park & GardenBest forFamily, Kids, Solo, ParentsFees & TimingThe 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.Best MonthJuly, August, September, October, November, December
Guwahati Planetarium, Guwahati
With an impressive infrastructure comprising a distinctive dome, slanting walls, Chronos projector, Dolby sky theatre the Guwahati Planetarium is the center of astronomical education and research in Assam. Located on the M.G. road it has a lot to offer to those who are intrigued by space and celestial events. It also houses a library to help the inclined minds delve into the unfathomable depths of this continuous expanse. Daily shows, seminars, conferences, workshops, and quizzes are organized by the astronomy fraternity to reach out to like-minded people.
AddressMG Road, Latasil, Uzan Bazar, GuwahatiPlace TypeMuseum and Gallery - Govt. Museum & MemorialsBest forFamily, Kids, ParentsFees & TimingCan 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 30Best MonthJuly, August, September, October, November, December
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:
