Destinations of Assam

Assam, as a destination corresponds to a world of contrasts and excitement with each place of the state having something amazing to offer. Some people call it a magic land while others call it a green paradise. The State of Assam is one of the most be autiful and attractive regions of India. There is hardly any other state which has greater variety and colour in its natural scenery and in the cultural treasures of the people that inhabit it.

Guwahati and it’s surroundings
Hugging the shores of the turbulent Brahmaputra, Guwahati is the gateway to the enchanting North Eastern India. The Light of the East, Pragjyotishpura, as it was known once upon a time, is said to have been a vast kingdom during the epic period of the Mahabharata. Today, Guwahati is the hub of the region and also its largest city.

How to reach Guwahati
Guwahati is well connected by air, rail and road.

Accommodation
Tourist Lodge and hotels ranging from 2 star category to 4 star category hotels are available here. Bellevue, Brahmaputra Ashok, Nandan, Hotel Dynasty, Mayur, Rituraj, Blue Moon, Raj Mahal, Prag Continental etc. are some of them.

What to see

Kamakhya and Bhubaneswari Temple

The Shakti Temple of mother Goddess Kamakhya situated on the top of Nilachal Hills is 8 Km. away from the railway station of Guwahati. The greatest shrine of tantric Shaktism finds mention in the inscription of the Allahabad pillar of Samudragupta.

Devotees from all over India converge on this holy place during Ambubashi and Manasha Puja. City buses ply regularly to Kamakhya. It can be easily reached by auto-rickshaw as well.

Navagraha Temple
The temple of nine planets situated on Chitra Chal Hill in Guwahati. In ancient times, it was said to have been a great centre of study of astronomy and astrology. This is also one of the reasons why Guwahati is referred to as Pragjyotishpur or the city of eastern Astrology. It can be approached by taxi or auto-rickshaw.

Umananda Temple
The great Shiva temple situated on the Peacock island in the middle of the Brahmaputra in Guwahati attracts devotees from all over the country during Shiva Ratri. One can visit the temple by crossing the river by country boat plying from Kachari ghat.