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Guwahati Planetarium

The Guwahati Planetarium, located on MG Road is an excellent destination for the 'universe lovers'. The magic of the infinitely expanding universe is explained in such detail and is yet beyond anybody's understanding. Apart from the regular Sky watching sessions conducted by the experts at the planetarium, special shows projected on a dome-shaped overhead screen are the star attraction of the Planetarium. These shows are available in Hindi, English as well as Assamese and the timings are as convenient. The shows are just 2 hours apart and hence easy for tourists to manage. Read More

Located near the Dighalipukhuri park in Latasil of Guwahati, Guwahati War Memorial is dedicated to the martyrs who fought for the nation and died in the process. The foundation of the memorial was laid on 18th May, 2015; however, the site was open for public visit in December 2016. Established as a mark of respect for the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our homeland, the memorial aims to spread the feeling of patriotism among the younger generations and for the mass acknowledgement of gallant sacrifices by our fearless soldiers. Built with the objective to show respect for our martyrs, the War Memorial is an outcome of brilliant architecture, design and thought; and is a popular tourist spot in the city. The memorial houses a replica of ‘Amar Jawan’ and a some wonderful imitations of the Saraighat battle. All in all, the site a beautiful initiative by Rajya Sainik Board of the State government and an amazing way to add beauty to the historical spot. Read More

Inaugurated in 2007, Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium is located in the southern edge of Guwahati in Lokhra and is also known as Sarusajai Stadium. The stadium originally boasted of 30000 seats, however, the tournament director of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup sought other improvements in the construction and installed bucket seats, which reduced the capacity to 28500 seats. With a neat race track surrounding the football turf, the multi-purpose stadium has been used for 33rd National Games of India in 2007, South Asian Games in 2016 and Assam Global Investors' Summit in February 2018. The magnanimous stadium recorded the highest number of spectators in north- east when 32844 people came to watch the ISL match between the local club Northeast United and the visiting Chennaiyin on 20 October, 2016. The record stayed put until it was broken by Khuman Lampak Main Stadium of Imphal, Manipur with 35,285 spectators on 5thh of January, 2018. The stadium is also used for athletics besides football. Read More

ISKCON, International Society for the Krishna consciousness is a Hindu religious society which was founded in the New York City in the year 1966 by Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Its core belief is based on the holy Hindu books of Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. The society has international recognition, and various temples of ISKCON are located in various parts of the world. ISKCON Guwahati is one of the temples under the parent organization which is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is called Shri Shri Rukmini Krishna, the name of the temple is given after Rukmani, the wife of Lord Krishna. It is located on a hilltop of Ulubari Chariali area of the capital city. It is beautifully constructed of the stark white marble which adds a stunning look to the architecture of the building. ISKCON Guwahati is surrounded by lush green gardens where devotees can spend their time in the dedication of God. The interiors of the temple include the deities of Krishna and Rukmani in the attractive attires. There are various halls inside the temple for preaching the teaching of the society which is based on Vaishnavism, which considers Lord Vishnu as their supreme power (Krishna was also one of the avatars of Lord Vishnu). Read More

Perched on the hillock of Shukleshwar on the Shukleshwar ghats of the Brahmaputra river in Guwahati, Janardana Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the Brahmaputra river and the lush green valleys of Guwahati, the shrine is a mesmerising spot and a sight to behold. The origin of the temple cannot be traced; however, it is believed to have been renovated sometime in the 17th century. The shrine is a wonderful amalgamation of Buddhist and Hindu architectural styles, incorporating design elements from both of them. The interior walls are milky white with elaborate carvings of deities all over them. The main sanctum of the temple enshrines a Buddhist statue and is a revered place of meditation and worship by both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. The prayer hall is one of the most serene places in the complex. Besides, the quiet and calm in the temple premises are beyond compare and attracts tourists in hordes from far and wide. Read More

Located on the Nilanchal Hill in the western part of Guwahati in Assam, Kamakhya Temple is one of the most revered shrines of Goddess Shakti in India. According to the Hindu scriptures, there are four important Shakti Peethas (Temples with highest powers of divinity) in the country and Kamakhya Temple is one of them. Kamakhya Temple celebrates the power of the woman to give birth and is regarded as extremely auspicious among the followers of the Tantrik sect of Hinduism. It was built and reconstructed multiple times between the 8th and 17th Centuries and is a spectacle in itself. The main entrance of the Kamakhya temple is beautifully designed with simple yet elegant carvings that are decorated with colourful flowers. The temple has a massive dome which overlooks the quaint Nilanchal Hills in the background. It is especially decked up during the Ambubachi Festival and fare that is held for 3-4 Days in the month of June. Read More

Located in Uzan Bazaar, Guwahati, Maati Centre is a commendable initiative by a former World Bank employee Pabitra Lama Sarmah and her husband- Rishi Raj Sarmah. Established with the objective to promote the talents and hand crafted works of local artisans from nonprofit organizations like Tihar Jail and Dastakar Ranthambore, the centre has emerged as a wonderful blend of local culture and regional arts. With the idea to promote handicrafts and heritage, Maati Centre provides a platform to showcase young and independent artists and gives them a broader exposure. The centre protects, documents and maps the oral and folk and tribal arts to restore the long lost culture. Read More

Located at a distance of 40 kms from Guwahati, Madan Kamdev Temple is an archaeological find in Baihata Chariali, Assam. Spread over an area of 500 metres, you will find idols and sculptures of Madan Kamdev scattered all over the place. The idols all have, detailed architecture and carvings on them. Perched atop a hill, it is one of the fascinating attractions in Guwahati.

Navagraha Temple

Perched on top of the Chitrachal Hill (or Navagraha Hill) in southeastern Guwahati, Navagraha Temple is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to the nine celestial bodies. Believed to be the dwelling of the mightiest celestial body- the Sun, the temple enshrines nine Shivalingams, a manifestation of Lord Shiva clad in coloured clothes representing planetary gods- Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Lunar Node) and Ketu (South Lunar Node) surrounding the centre most Surya (Sun). Built-in the late 18th century by Raja Rajesvar Singha, Navagraha Temple is known to have survived major earthquakes. Built in the old shikhara style architecture, the venerated temple is a popular pilgrim spot and is flocked by devotees day in and day out. With a magnanimous dome in place of a roof, the shrine boasts of a beehive architectural pattern. Also, the temple premises are used as a research centre for both astronomy and astrology. In addition to the elegant edifice, elaborate inscriptions and interior decor, the temple complex offers spectacular views of the Brahmaputra river and the valley below. Read More

Nehru Park

Located in the heart of the city of Guwahati, opposite to Cotton College in Panbazar area of Guwahati, Nehru Park is a charming garden park built in 2000 and named after the first Prime Minister of India- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Based in the age old institutional area of Guwahati with plenty of colleges in the vicinity, the park area was originally a church with several cemeteries. Later, the Assam government overtook it and decided otherwise. Currently, one of the major tourist attractions of the city, the park has been beautified with several trees, soft grass and spectacular sculptures. Blessed with a pristine environment and a pleasant atmosphere, Nehru Park boasts of 45 sculptures carved out of concrete depicting various dance forms of the state of Assam. Besides, it has an open air theatre, a rock garden, a charming lawn and a few artificial ponds. The park is thronged by tourists day in and day out owing to its well- maintained lawns, vibrantly blooming flowers and an all- around vitality. Read More