The largest city in Assam- Guwahati bustles on the southern banks of the mighty River Brahmaputra.
The term Guwahati traces its origin to the words 'guwa' - i.e. betel nut and 'haat' i.e. market thus Guwahati or the land of betel nuts welcomes you to come and explore its fascinating locales.
Tours to Guwahati and Guwahati is significant as it is considered to be the 'largest tea auction center in the world'. Besides being an important center of commerce in India, Guwahati is also treated as the Gateway to North East Indian tourist destinations.
Surrounded by scenic hills Guwahati lies on fertile plains drained by the waters of River Brahmaputra. Located close to Dispur - the capital of Assam Guwahati boasts of some of the most important educational centers in North East India
History
Tours to Guwahati Assam and A part of the Bharalu River Valley Guwahati, was an important center of tantric worship in the olden days. Guwahati in the ancient times was a part of the kingdom of Pragjyotishpur that was under the domination of Ahom rulers in the Guwahati Tours.
Tours to Guwahati and The early history of this region is shrouded in obscurity though the general belief is that Guwahati was established by the great king Naraksura in the Guwahati Tours.
Tourist Attractions
Tours to Guwahati Assam and Guwahati abounds in tourist attractions. Explore the local Zoo and museums that open up doors into the cultural splendor of this Northeastern jewel in the Guwahati Tours.
Tour the Navagraha Shrine that is located atop the Nilachal Hill; tour Kamakhaya - a sacred Shaktipeeth and explore the Assam State Museum while on tours to Guwahati with Magical India Tours.
Set out on excursions to the jungles of Kaziranga National Park and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, both wildlife havens located on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam, India.
Tour Itineraries for Guwahati :
Tours to Guwahati Assam and Guwahati, the capital of Assam, located at the bank of the brahamputra river. It is treated as the gateway of north east india and the most popular tourist destinations in north east india. Some interested places of guwahati are:
Assam State Museum:
Museum is far 10 minutes walking distance from the guwahati railway station..
Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra:
The Srimanta Sankardeva kalakshetra has been set up as a grand exposition of the life and culture of the people of Assam. Named after the greatest Vaishnava saint and the greatest integrator of the Assamese society Srimanta Sankardeva, the Kalakshetra is a multi-Arts complex.
Other interested places of guwahati are umananda temple, janardana temple, assam rajyik museum, nabagraha temple, kamakhya temple, bhubaneswari temple, vashistha ashram, assam state zoo, and botanical garden.
Other Tourist Attractions around Guwahati:
Chandubi Lake: A natural lagoon and fine picnic spot which is 64 kms. from Guwahati. The lake and its surroundings is an ideal holiday resort with the added attraction of fishing and rowing.
Sualkuchi: Sualkuchi is one of the world's largest weaving villages often called the Manchester of the East. The entire population here is engaged in weaving exquisite silf fabrics. A renowned centre of silk production, particularly known for Muga - the golden silk of Assam which is not produced anywhere else in the world.
Hajo : It is located 32 kms far from guwahati on the north bank of the brahmaputra river, it is a place where three religions meet - Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism.
