Guwahati or Gauhati , city (1991 pop. 584,342), Assam state, north east India, on the Brahmaputra River. It is a railroad hub and a shipping point for tea, rice, jute, and cotton. The town has an oil refinery and is the site of Guwahati Univ. and Earle Law School. Guwahati is identified with Pragjyoshapura, the capital of King Bhavadatta, who is mentioned in the great Sanskrit epic Mahabharata . The town was overrun by Muslim forces in the 17th cent.
Climate
Summer season starts in gauhati lasts march to june. During this season the temperature ranges for maximum 25.5oC to 32.1oC.winter season is November to February and maximum temperature is 11.5oC to 26.4oC
Tourist Season
November to March
Accommodation
Hotels and Private Cotages are available which suit all budgets
General Information Of Guwahati
Area: 556 sq. km Population: 2,508,021 Languages: Assamese Temperature: 25.5°C to 32.1°C in summer 11.5°C to 26.4°C in winter
Tourist Attraction in or Near by Guwahati
Assam State Museum
Assam State Museum is a representation of the unique culture and tradition of the northeastern state. It surpasses all the other museums in India, this museum displaying collections in a variety of sections, like archeology, iconography, epigraphy and even numismatics.
Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya temple is one of the biggest shakti shrines in the whole of India and also serves an important pilgrimage center for the tantric worshippers as well as the general Hindus.
Navagraha Temple
The name suggests, Navagraha Temple is a worship place devoted to the nine planets of the solar system, namely Surya, Chandra, Buddha, Mangala, Brihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and finally Ketu.
Assam State Zoo
Assam State Zoo is the only zoo in India where a natural forest still exists. It is one of the major zoos of the India.
Accessibility
Road Distance from Guwahati to (in kms)
Agartala to Guwahati: 599 km Aizawl to Guwahati: 466 km Jorhat to Guwahati: 303 km Kohima to Guwahati: 339 km
Nearest Airport
For Guwahati is Borjhar distance by 20 km.
Nearest Railway Station
For Giwahati is Paltan Bazaar Railway Station.
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