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'The Light of the East' is the gateway of Assam and to the entire North East region. Straddling the banks of the Brahmaputra, this former capital of the Kamrup kings is crowded, busy river town and a major commercial hub for the region. The city experienced a brief period of Burmese rule during the Burmese invasions of Assam from 1817 to 1826. The name Guwahati is a portmanteau word consisting of the Assamese words 'guwa' (areca nut) and 'haat' (market place). Ringed by the Neelachal Hills, the city stretches along both banks of the broad Brahmaputra river. An ancient seat of tantric Hinduism with a number of interesting temples in its environs, it is also referred to as the 'The City of Temples'. Dispur, the capital of the Indian state of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam. Guwahati is now a busy commercial centre for Assam’s tea and oil industries. It is a major commercial and educational hub of Assam and the north-eastern regions of India, and is home to premier institutions. Kaziranga National Park, declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO is located 23 kms northeast of Guwahati. The area around the city contains wildlife sanctuaries, archeological ruins and a silk-weaving center.
Kamakhya Temple situated some 5 km from the main city on the Nilachal Hill. The temple is one of India’s most sacred Hindu Shrines and important pilgrimage destinations. Goddess Kamakhya is worshipped here. The present structure with its typically Assamese beehive-shaped shikbana dates to the 17th century. The reigning deity here is Goddess Parvati (Sati). In accordance with tantric rituals, a goat is sacrificed here every day and offered to the goddess. The temple offers grandstand views of the Brahmaputra and its surroundings.
Situated near Dighalipukhuri just east of railway station, this museum houses many rare, specimen of the Ahom Dynasty. It has fine reconstructions of tribal villages, a comprehensive collection of local handicrafts and a gallery os medieval stone and bronze sculptures. Many articles of equipment, dress materials belonging to the glorious past of Assam are also found here. The library of the museum is situated upstairs and is the best place to go, if you want to get any information on the various items present therein. It the biggest multipurpose museum displaying collections in a variety of sections like, archeology, iconography, epigraphy and even numismatics.
Guwahati,India
The Radisson Blu is situated on NH37 near beautiful attractions of Guwahati and is ideal for extended stays, business trips and vacations. The guest can choose from 196 spacious, stylish rooms, which offer beautiful views of the Guwahati area's rolling hills. Showstopping city views grace the hotel's beautifully decora...
Guwahati,India
The hotel is located right next to lively shopping centers’, office complexes and colorful streets. The hotel is 21 kms from the international airport. The bedrooms are all well tailored to the needs of both a business traveler as well as a vacationer. With the largest room sizes amongst all luxury hotels of Kuwahati, Kira...
Population: 963429
Average Climate:
| Summer: | 18° C – 37° C |
| Winter: | 07° C – 26° C |
Best time to visit: October to April