Weekend Getaways From Guwahati

The gateway to the North East, Guwahati is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Assam. The city has a rich history and is the most developed city in the entire North East India. Located on the banks of river Brahmaputra the city is the home to various monuments, architectural showcases, museums and a lot more. There is no dearth of natural beauty around the city making it a vital tourist base point, besides being a holiday attraction among the tourist. One can easily go around visiting the major tourist attraction in the city. All you have to do is book taxi in Guwahati and hop on. Here are the top picks that one should visit in the city-

Kamakhya Temple– Located on the Nilanchal Hill in the western part of Guwahati this temple is one of the most revered shrines of Shakti in the country. Kamakhya temple is the Goddess of Desire and a huge flock of followers of the Tantra Sect belief in Kamakhya. The shrine holds tremendous religious, historic and archaeological significance.

Umananda Temple– Umananda Temple is a Shiva temple located on the Peacock Island, in the middle of river Brahmaputra. Peacock Island, which houses the Umanada Temple, is known as smallest inhabited island in the world and the mountain on which the temple has been built, is known as Bhasmacala.

Assam State Zoo– The Assam Zoo is a major tourist spot in the city and spans over 130acres of land. It is a proud owner of various rare animal species including the whiter tigers, one horned rhinos, Swamp tapirs and leopards.

ISCKON– ISKCON Guwahati is one of the temples which is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is amidst lush green gardens providing its devotees a time of solitude with nature. The interiors of the temple is marked by the sculptures of the deities of Lord Krishna and Goddess Rukmani.

Kaziranga National Park– As pretty as the city of Guwahati is one simply cannot give the neighbouring cities a miss when they are in the north eastern part of India. Outstation cabs in Guwahati will allow you to take a ride to weekend gateways from the city. One of the greatest biodiversity hotspots in India is the Kaziranga National Park. Declared as a world heritage site this place is the home the one horned Rhino, Swamp deer, elephants, wild buffalos, Chinese pangolins, Bengal foxes, gibbons, civets, sloth bears, leopards and flying squirrels. It is a popular tiger reserve for the Indian tigers and also boasts of dense forests and beautiful water bodies. A safari ride is must for visitors.

Shillong-The capital of Meghalaya, Shillong is another perfect gateway for travellers. Take a Guwahati car rental and visit this town with picturesque beauty. The mountain peaks, crystal clear lakes, pristine waterfalls, golf courses, museums and the zoo are the prime attractions of the city. Shillong is also famous as the music capital of India courtesy the numerous musical maestros with their roots in the city.

Cherrapunjee– Cherrapunjee is the wettest place on the surface of the planet which imparts a serene beauty to this place. Always covered with a blanket of cloud cover it is an excellent destination for travellers to experience nature at its best. The place is the home to numerous waterfalls like the Dain Thelen falls, Noh Sngithiang falls, Noh Kalikai falls and more. Be it Guwahati or its neighbouring getaways, make sure you carry your camera to capture the unparalleled beauty of the place.