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Country
India
Continent
Asia
Airport
GAU
Currency
Indian rupee (INR)
Time zone
UTC+5:30
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Gateway to the north-east
Guwahati, the gateway to North East India
Guwahati is the largest city in Assam and in all of north-east India, spread along the south bank of the Brahmaputra between the river and the foothills of the Shillong plateau. It is known as the gateway to a region that borders Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and China, and the seat of Assam's government, Dispur, sits inside the city.
Three reasons to come, none of them found on the classic India circuit: some of the country's most intense temples, a city shaped by the river, and Kaziranga's one-horned rhinoceroses within a day's drive.
City of Temples
Kamakhya, the hilltop temple of Nilachal
Guwahati is nicknamed the City of Temples, with sanctuaries such as Ugratara, Basistha, Umananda and Navagraha scattered across its hills. The most sacred is Kamakhya, on Nilachal hill, one of the oldest and most revered centres of Shakta worship and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
A shrine with no statue
At its heart there is no human figure: worship is directed at a natural rock cleft kept moist by a spring. The complex also has separate shrines to the ten Mahavidyas, a rare group. The present temple was rebuilt under the Koch king Nara Narayan, with the work completed in 1565. The annual Ambubachi Mela draws pilgrims from across India, and the hill offers views over the city.
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The Brahmaputra
Sunset cruises and Umananda Island
A river instead of a sea
Guwahati has no coastline, but it has one of Asia's great rivers. A sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra is the city's signature experience, and country boats run from the ghat to Umananda Island, also called Peacock Island. It is described as the smallest inhabited river island in the world and holds a Shiva temple built in 1694 under the Ahom king Gadadhar Singha.
Tea, silk and Assamese food
Masor tenga, pitha and a cup of Assam tea
Assam is one of the world's great tea regions, and the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre is described as the largest CTC tea auction in the world. On the plate, try masor tenga, a sour fish curry, and pitha, traditional rice cakes.
| Place | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Fancy Bazaar | Silk, handicrafts and local delicacies in the old city |
| Pan Bazaar | Silk, handicrafts and local delicacies |
| Sualkuchi | Silk-weaving village north-west of the city |
Day trip to Kaziranga
Kaziranga and its one-horned rhinoceros
Roughly 190 kilometers from Guwahati, Kaziranga National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. It is the place in India to see the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, alongside elephants, wild water buffalo and tigers, on jeep or elephant safaris. Count on 4 to 5 hours each way by road, so most visitors stay a night or two near the park, and the best season runs from November to April.
The park began as a reserve forest on 1 June 1905, after Mary Curzon failed to see a rhino on a visit and pressed for its protection.
Museums
Museums, planetarium and zoo in Guwahati
Assam State Museum
The city's main museum, devoted to the history, art and culture of Assam. It closes one day a week and on public holidays (Wikivoyage EN), so check opening times before you go.
Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra
A cultural complex with displays on Assamese culture, costumes and books, a good companion to the State Museum.
Regional Science Centre and planetarium
A science museum and a planetarium (Wikipedia EN, Wikivoyage EN), handy for a family break during monsoon showers.
Anthropological Museum of Gauhati University
Open Monday to Saturday during the day according to Wikivoyage EN, it presents the peoples of the north-east. The city also has a state zoo.
Climate
Guwahati's climate, season by season
Winter (December to February)
Daytime highs of roughly 24 to 27 °C, nights of 11 to 13 °C and almost no rain. The best period for the temples, the river and Kaziranga.
Spring (March to May)
Highs of 30 to 32 °C, and the rain returns: from about 50 mm in March to over 250 mm in May.
Monsoon (June to September)
About 33 °C by day and 25 °C at night, with 180 to over 300 mm of rain a month. Humidity often reaches 80 to 90 percent.
Autumn (October and November)
October is still hot (about 31 °C) and wet; November is dry (under 10 mm) and milder, around 28 °C by day.
These figures come from the 1991-2020 normals for the airport station (Wikipedia EN); annual rainfall is quoted between about 1,700 and 2,000 mm depending on the source. From November to February you avoid both the heat and the rains. Kaziranga can be partly flooded during the monsoon (Wikipedia EN).
Arriving
From Borjhar airport to the city centre
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
The north-east's main air hub, at Borjhar, about 20 km from the centre according to Wikipedia EN and FR (28 km according to the airport's own article). Count on roughly 45 minutes to an hour by taxi or ride-hailing, depending on traffic (estimate).
Air-conditioned buses link the airport and the city (Wikivoyage EN, Wikipedia EN). Auto-rickshaws have no meters, so agree the fare before you get in. Guwahati railway station is in the Paltan Bazaar district and the ISBT long-distance bus terminal is at Betkuchi, on NH-37 (Wikipedia EN).
| Landmark | Approximate distance |
|---|---|
| Airport to the centre | about 20 to 28 km depending on the source |
| Airport to Dispur (seat of Assam's government) | about 26 km |
| Centre to Dispur | about 10 km |
| Centre to Madan Kamdev (archaeological site) | about 30 km |
| Centre to Kaziranga | about 190 km by road |
Getting around
Getting around Guwahati
The city stretches along the Brahmaputra and most people get about by bus, auto-rickshaw or taxi. State-run ASTC buses, including air-conditioned Volvos, serve the city (Wikipedia EN), but an auto is the simplest option for a short hop: settle the fare before you set off (Wikivoyage EN).
The river as transport
A ferry leaves the Fancy Bazaar jetty about every half hour, for a round trip of roughly forty minutes (Wikivoyage EN). Ferries also link several river ports to Pandu (Wikipedia EN). Boats for Umananda Island leave from the riverbank.
Budget
Budget and length of stay
Guwahati is an affordable city: public transport, ferries and museum entry cost only a few rupees (Wikivoyage EN, to be confirmed locally), while accommodation runs from simple hotels to large international ones at very different prices. Assamese meals remain cheap.
How many days?
Two days cover Kamakhya, the river, the markets and one museum. Add one or two nights near the park for Kaziranga, which is too far for a comfortable same-day round trip.
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Guwahati in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Guwahati
Which airport serves Guwahati and how far is it from the centre?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), at Borjhar, about 20 km from the centre according to Wikipedia (28 km according to the airport's article). Air-conditioned buses run to the city; by taxi, allow roughly 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic.
What are the main sights in Guwahati?
Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill, Umananda Island in the middle of the Brahmaputra, a sunset river cruise, the Assam State Museum and the Fancy Bazaar and Paltan Bazaar markets.
Can you visit Kaziranga from Guwahati?
Yes. Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO site since 1985 and famous for its one-horned rhinoceros, is about 190 km away by road. Plan one or two nights there rather than a same-day round trip.
When is the best time to visit Guwahati?
November to February: little rain and daytime highs of roughly 24 to 28 °C. The monsoon (June to September) brings 180 to over 300 mm of rain a month and high humidity.
How many days do I need in Guwahati?
Two days for the city (Kamakhya, the river, the markets, a museum), plus one or two nights if you add Kaziranga.
Is Guwahati an expensive destination?
No. It is an affordable city: transport, ferries and museum entry cost a few rupees and an Assamese meal is cheap. Check exact prices locally.
What should I eat in Guwahati?
Masor tenga (a sour fish curry), pitha rice cakes and a cup of Assam tea. The Fancy Bazaar and Uzan Bazaar markets are good starting points.
How do I get around Guwahati?
By bus, auto-rickshaw (no meters, so agree the fare first) or taxi. A ferry leaves the Fancy Bazaar jetty about every half hour.
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