Tourism

Situated on the banks of the mighty river Brahmaputra, Guwahati is Assam's sleepy capital. It was once known as "Pragiyotishpura" or Light of the East. The name Guwahati is a combination of two words: Guwa meaning areca nut and Hat meaning market. Guwahati or Gurahati is the gateway to one of the most exotic and fascinating regions of India - the north east. Today, Guwahati is the business hub of the region and also Assam's largest city. It is the service centre for the oil industry and tea plantations; the world's largest tea auctions are held here. There are many ancient Hindu temples in and around Guwahati. Notable among them is the Umananda temple on Peacock Island dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Tourist Attractions Guwahati Planetarium Hajo Madan Kamdev Sualkuchi   Cultural Centers Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalashetra   Dams, Lakes, Beaches and Waterfalls Dighalipukhuri Kachapukhuri   Fairs, Festivals and Events Ambubachi Mela Brahmaputra Beach Festival Jonbeel Mela Manasa Festival Rangoli Utsav   Forts, Palaces, Monuments and Museums Anthropological Museum Assam Forest Museum Assam Government Cottage Industries Museum Assam State Museum Commercial Museum Ethnographic Museum Regional Science Center and Museum Veterinary College Museum   Getaways Chandubi Kaziranga National Park Manas Sanctuary Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary   Mosques Poa Mecca   Parks, Gardens and Zoos Assam State Zoo and Botanical Gardens Deeporbeel Bird Sanctuary   Temples Basistha Muni Temple Hayagriva Madhava Temple Janardhan Temple Kamakhya Temple Navagraha Temple Purva Tirupati Sri Balaj Temple Umananda Temple