Guwahati is the capital city of the north eastern state of Assam. Guwahati is now a major city of the north east from the industrial and commercial point of view. It is a very old city. It possibly existed even in the era of the Mahabharata. Since then various dynasties have ruled from Guwahati and the city is now rich in architectural ruins. The city is also known for its natural beauty. Going for a day’s outing in or around Guwahati is a good idea as the place has an abundant number of sites one can visit. If you are looking to hang out with friends and family and want to find a place where you can relax and have a picnic here is a list of places you can choose from:Chandubi: This is most famous picnic spot near Guwahati. 64 kms away from the city it is a major picnicker’s attraction due to the presence of a natural lagoon. The lake and its adjoining areas serve for a holiday resort where you can not only hang out but also go for rowing and fishing.Hatishila: Hatishila picnic spot gets its name from the front facing elephants carved on the stones there. This is a famous picnic spot in Guwahati.Bhalukpong: A 3 hour travel from Guwahati can take you to the beautiful picnic spot of Bhalukpong. The spot is surrounded by forests, hills and the river Jia Bhoroli. Popularly voted to be the most attractive picnic spot of Assam, the sandy banks of the Jia Bhoroli are visited by thousands of holiday makers every year. The fast currents of the Jia Bhoroli River are perfect for rafting. Hence rafting is a popular entertainment option at Bhalukpong.Kulsi: A picnic spot situated 55 kms away from Guwahati; Kulsi can be visited for not only a day’s outing but also for catching glimpses of the Gangetic dolphin.Shivakunda: Shivakunda is a waterfall in the Amsoi hills which are situated approximately 85 kms away from Guwahati. The hills and the waterfall make for a picturesque backdrop for picnics. A large number of people gather here for a day’s outing between October and March.Akashi Ganga: The Nagaon district in Assam is 124 kms away from Guwahati. Around 50 kms away from the Nagaon district is the Akashi Ganga which is a lofty waterfall. The Akashi Ganga is famous for its scenic beauty and is thronged with people who visit the place for picnics throughout the winter season. It is also known as a place for pilgrimage and consists of a number of modern temples. Therefore, besides picnickers, the place is also frequented by devotees.Chawki: Chawki is an upcoming picnic spot in the district of Baksa which is a couple of hour’s journey from Guwahati. Like all other scenically beautiful spots of Assam, this spot too is remarkable for its beauty of the mountains and rivers which criss-cross the landscape.Kalagpar: Another picnic spot near Guwahati, Kalagpar is situated in Chandrapur in the beautiful district of Kamrup.займ на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн