Many people may wonder How to Reach Assam. Well, there are many ways you can reach this wonderful state, whether you plan for a peaceful vacation or an exciting expedition:
By Air: In order to get to Assam, Assam tour packages offer flights from major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore which land at Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, which is 20 kilomtres away from the city. Besides, it also has flights from Bangkok and Paro. There are smaller airports as well in the state, such as Dibrugarh, Silchar, Jorhat and Tezpur, where domestic flights mostly arrive from Kolkata or Delhi, whereas international travellers ought to think about connecting through one of India’s bigger hubs.
By Rail: Train journeying through Assam Holiday Packages offers both scenic beauty and convenience due to the well-developed rail network across different parts of the state centred around Guwahati, which acts as the main junction for trains coming from various directions nationally. There are fast trains like Rajdhani Express or Saraighat Express, which connect New Delhi and Kolkata with Guwahati directly within a short time. Other than that multiple railway stations within its territory ensure connectivity not only with other states but intra-state as well.
By Road: Road travel in Assam is another way to have fun because the roads are very good, especially National Highways 31 and 37, which link the different districts smoothly. Interstate Bus Terminus (ISBT) located at Guwahati serves as a focal point where buses operate between Assam and neighbouring states, thus adding viability to road transport.
Distances and Travel Times of Some of the Major Cities
Kolkata to Guwahati: Almost 1000 kilometres by road and 600 kilometres by air. It takes about 18 hours or 17 hours by train (Saraighat Express).
New Delhi to Guwahati: About 1900 kilometres on the road and approximately 1,450 kilometres in the air. It will take around 24 hours by bus and twenty-seven hours by train (Rajdhani Express).
Mumbai to Guwahati: Approximately 2,700 via highway which should be covered within 48t hours, about three-hour flight time if you choose to go by plane. The train journey between Mumbai to Guwahati will take about 51hrs10 mins.
