Guwahati - the capital city of Assam.

Guwahati city, straddling the Brahmaputra.

Your journey to the north east starts here! Let me be very brief and to the point and tell you all how to get here, what all you can expect to see or must see or where to stay. Getting to Guwahati is no problem at all. Domestic travelers do not need any travel documents, but foreign travelers must carry valid documents. 

• By Air: - Guwahati is well connected to Kolkatta, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore with daily flights. The airport, namely, Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi airport is about 25 km. on the city out skirts. Shared cabs ply regularly.

• By Rail : - All major cities and towns of mainland India are very well linked by mail and express trains that run the circuit regularly. The rail head is in the city.

Movement within the city is easy. One can take hired taxis or shared taxis, but please remember, you need to haggle about the fare!

Accommodation: -

So, where does one stay after arriving here? Don't worry, there are a wide range of accommodations available in Guwahati. From budget hotels, tourist lodges, to high end hotels, they are all there. Planning your trip through a reputed tour operator should take care of everything! But use your own judgement at times.

What to see and do when you are in Guwahati?

• Kamakhya Temple: - This is a well known and must visit destination for both domestic as well as foreign tourists. It is situated on the Nilachal hills on the western part of the city, en route from the air port. You can find out for your self all the details regarding this temple, when you get here.

• Sualkuchi: - Situated on the north bank of the Brahmaputra and 32 km. from Guwahati, this is a weavers village, famous for its silk products. Aptly named as the 'Manchester of the East' by the British, silk production here is a cottage industry!

• Gauhati War Cemetery : - It is a war cemetery with a difference! The only one its kind to have graves of Japanese soldiers.

• Hajo : - This is an ancient pilgrimage center for three religions - Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims, situated on the north bank of the Brahmaputra at a distance of 24 km. from the city.

• Barpeta : - Situated on the national highway 31, this town offers a lot to the discerning traveler. Home to the brass - metal  and firecracker industry, among others like, pilgrimage sites as well as wildlife sanctuary. Easily accessible from Guwahati. 

• Cruise on the Brahmaputra : -  Wind up the days' activities by taking a leisurely evening cruise down the river Brahmaputra!

There are  host of other activities to do in this city. Maybe visit  the planetarium, the zoo, the ISKON temple or just shopping for Assamese handicrafts. But then these are run of the mill activities and can be done without any prior planning!

Have fun!