Also known as the Light of East, Guwahati is the State capital of Assam. The history of this city finds its origin in the 6th century. The river Brahmaputra divides this city into two halves. Guwahati is colloquially known as ‘Mini Assam’. It reflects the age-old traditions and customs of this State. Guwahati is famous for its green patch, tea plantations and educational institutions. This city is also famous for its archaeological remains and historical monuments. Ancient museums also add to the beauty of this city. The food is yet another factor which attracts tourists from far off places.Here are some of popular tourist places in Guwahati:
- Assam State Museum:
This famous museum in Guwahati is under the supervision of the Government. It is located near to the Dighalipukhuri tank in Guwahati. This museum holds antiques and artifacts of the ancient times. Metal sculptures, paintings and attires of prominent leaders also form a part of this museum. This museum came into existence in the year 1940 and showcases the Assamese lifestyle. This museum remains open from 10am to 5pm on all days except Monday, 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. The entry fee is Rs.2. Photography is allowed only with prior permissions.
- Guwahati Planetarium:
This is an awe inspiring planetarium situated in M.G road. Sky watching sessions are held by scientists who regularly visit this planetarium to project space shows and recent innovations. This planetarium also has other exciting space entertainment sections as well.
- Kaziranga National Park:
The Kaziranga National Park is one of the most visited tourist hotspot which is 200km from Guwahati. This park is natural habitat preserving multifarious animals, birds and other wildlife genes. Visiting the park anytime between October to April is recommended.
- Pandu:
This is a heritage town preserves the memoirs of the ancient epic of Mahabharata. This town has a Temple dedicated to Pandu and other Hindu deities.
- Navagraha Temple:
This is one of the famous temples of Guwahati. It is dedicated to the nine celestial bodies of the solar system. Each planet has a temple dedicated to it for worship. Devotees throng this temple in large numbers every day.Apart from this other prominent tourist spots in Guwahati include:
- Assam State Zoo
- Manas National Park
- Basistha Ashram
- Bhubaneswai Temple
- Kamakhya Temple
- Tawang
Thousands of visitors visit these tourists hotspot situated in Guwahati which also happens to be an affluent tourism industry in India.займ на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн