Guwahati
Major city of Assam and gateways for North East
Guwahati is a major city and gateway to the North-East Region. Dispur, the capital of Assam is situated within the city. The main city is situated on the southern bank of mighty and picturesque Brahmaputra River, with lush hills of the Shillong Plateau providing a verdant backdrop. At places the width of Bhramaputra river is about 6-7 km, while its narrowest portion is about 2 km at the bridge of Saraighat. There are many islands and beaches in the river. Guwahati is one of the growing cities in India with population over one million and it is the main center for shopping and business, for people from the north east as well as from Eastern Bhutan.
Trips that visit Guwahati
- Hornbill Festival of NagalandDay 1: Arrival in Guwahati 7 days
Near Guwahati
More to see around Assam.
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Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh city is the headquarters of Dibrugarh district in upper Assam, located along the banks and confluence of Brahmaputra, Bibru and Dihing rivers and their wetlands.
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Digboi
Digboi is an oil town, 79 km south of Dibrugarh. Oil was first drilled in 1889 and the refinery, the first in Asia, was constructed in 1901.
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Hajo
Hajo is 32 km northwest of Guwahati. It was known by different names in different periods of history.
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Kaziranga National Park
Located in Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, along Brahmaputra river, Kaziranga (Estab. 1905) is one of the oldest National parks in India and a World Heritage Site.