Overview
In North East India, Guwahati is one of the largest cities in Assam that thrive on the banks of river Brahmaputra. The city offers a great mix of traditional as well as urban features. The city is known for great wildlife, beautiful hills, ancient temples, and also, tea plantations. Being a delightful destination, it captures the attention of every traveller. However, it is the main tourist place; but it is also considered as the education hub of the North-Eastern region. Some top-rated educational institutions in Guwahati are Guwahati Medical College (GMC) and Indian Institute of Guwahati (IITG). At this place, you can enjoy a lot of activities such as trekking on hills, river rafting and also visit wildlife safaris. This city is a true blend of nature, heritage, culture, buzzing nightlife and religion.
Located at the elevation of 55.5 metres, Guwahati is surrounded by hills. If we talk about climate, you will find it moderate throughout the year. While on Guwahati trip, you should not miss out to visit Guwahati tourist places like Assam State Museum, Kamakhya temple, Nehru Park, Jor Pukhuri, Digholi Pukhuri, Iskcon temple, planetarium, and more. Besides, if you love nature and wildlife, then you should must visit places, for instance, Umananda Island temple, Peacock Island, Chandubi lake, river cruise, birding paradise, etc. Here, you can have more delightful and adventurous trip.
To enter in this state, you don’t require any permit. Wondering how to reach Guwahati? You will find daily direct flights to Guwahati from all major cities of India. It also has its own railway station. Besides, private and government buses ply from nearby cities such as Kohima, Cherrapunji, and Shillong. Planning to visit Guwahati but don’t know where to stay? You will find here a range of budget to luxurious accommodations to choose from. To avoid yourself any last-minute hassle, you should book Guwahati Tour Packages in advance.
Guwahati Culture
Guwahati is considered as the main cultural centre of Assam. The people of Guwahati are passionate about different music, dance and art forms. The most popular dance form is Bihu which is performed during various types of cultural activities. Every year, numerous festivals and fairs are also held.
People in Guwahati
However, locals are modern; but these people don’t forget their traditions and culture. They are joyful and lively and know well how to enjoy the life to the fullest.
Language
If we talk about the official language of Guwahati, you will find it Assamese. However, most people are proficient in speaking Hindi and English as well. So, you won’t face any problem while communicating with locals.
