Guwahati
Guwahati, formerly known as Gauhati, is the largest city of the Indian state of Assam, and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India.
Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam. The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is the 10th busiest in India, and the busiest in the Assam and North-East of the country. A major riverine port city along with hills, and one of the fastest growing cities in India, Guwahati is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra. Guwahati is divided into two separate revenue districts:-Kamrup Metropolitan district and Kamrup Rural district. The city is known as the "gateway to North East India".
Getting to Guwahati
- 01Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
- 02Guwahati NFR
The main station, serving the city centre.
- 03Kamakhya Junction NFR
The secondary station with more train service than Guwahati station, although not all Guwahati-bound trains stop here.
Things to do
- 01Guwahati Planetarium
A great place to visit for science geeks and also for lovers of entertainment.
- 02Ropeway
The aerial lift across both banks of the Brahmaputra in Guwahati.
- 03Accoland
Rani Rd.
- 04Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
It is known for hosting rare and endangered birds and animals.
- 05Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden
- 06Garbhanga Wildlife Sanctuary
A wildlife sanctuary south of the city.
Where to eat
There are many good dhabas on the main roads, highways and at the outskirts of the city.
- 01City Dhaba
Bora Service, Ulubari.
- 02Dispur Dhaba
Zoo Road, Ganeshguri.
- 03Get Tagged
Zoo Road,.
- 04Hotel Shyama
AK Azad Road, Rehabari.
- 05JBs
G S Rd, Christian Basti.
Getting around Guwahati the local way
- Get inThe hill stations of Shillong and Tura are connected by scheduled helicopter services run by Pawan Hans.
- Get aroundIf you can not go on the river cruise, at least cross the river on the ferry.
- Get aroundFerries provide transport to the local people - they leave the jetty at Fancy Bazar every half an hour and the round trip will take around 45 minutes.
- Go nextMeghalaya state transport provides several buses departing in the morning and also regular shared 7-passenger jeep service for ₹170 (more comfortable than the usual 10-pax Sumo) from the bus terminal south of the train station.
From Wikivoyage: Guwahati, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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