In a huge country like India, there are diverse places due to which tourism has its unique pleasure. There are some places in the country where there is a gathering of foreign tourists. Guwahati of Assam is one of the famous places for tourism. It is a great place for millions of people who are interested in the beauty and amazing tourism of the city. Guwahati is situated on the banks of the huge Brahmaputra river in eastern-northern India. There is something here for every kind of traveler, be it a nature lover or an adventure lover. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some of the best places located in Guwahati, about which you will also feel like visiting here. So let's know about these places...
Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple is one of the most popular places to visit in Guwahati. It is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths and is seen as an important Hindu pilgrimage site. The specialty of this temple is that a unique festival, the Ambuvachi festival, is celebrated here. This Ambuvachi festival is the menstruation festival of Bhagwati Sati. It is a popular belief that Goddess Kamakhya passes through the menstrual cycle for three days. Therefore during these three days, the gates of Kamakhya temple are closed for devotees. This temple is not only in Guwahati but this place is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Assam.
ISKCON temple
ISKCON Temple is one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Guwahati and was established in 1966 in New York City, Guwahati. This temple has been established by the ISKCON International Society for Krishna Consciousness. The specialty of this temple is that its main belief is related to Shri Madh Bhagwat Geeta. The ISKCON temple is surrounded by lush green trees and plants which further enhances the beauty of the ISKCON temple.
Assam State Museum
If you are in Guwahati city of Assam then you must visit this museum once. Assam State Museum, as the name suggests, showcases the local history and culture through its unique exhibits. If you want to see the local lifestyle of Assam very closely, you should visit this museum. It is one of the best tourist places in Guwahati. It was constructed in 1940 and houses different galleries - such as iconography, archeology, Sculptures, tribal artifacts, and clothes are kept as exhibits inside the museum. The main attraction is the sculptures of Surya, which date back to between the 5th and 12th centuries.
Hajo
Hajo is an ancient pilgrimage center situated on the banks of Brahmaputra at a distance of 36 km from Guwahati. This pilgrimage site is a center of attraction for three major religions – Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists. This place is dedicated to Durga, Vishnu, Shiva, Buddha, and other prominent Muslim saints. The most famous temple of this pilgrimage site is the Hayagriva Madhava Temple. This temple attracts people of Hindu and Buddhist religions the most, and it is believed that Buddha attained Nirvana at this site. Among Muslims, Powa Mecca Masjid is a popular place of worship.
Umananda Temple
The list of places to visit in Guwahati would not be complete without this temple. Umanand Temple is the most famous temple (famous religious place of Bihar) in Guwahati after Kamakhya Temple and one of the best places to visit in Guwahati city. It is dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva, and is located on Peacock Island, which is surrounded by the Brahmaputra River. Being an important pilgrimage place, you will always find devotees all around, but there is a special attraction during the festival of Shivratri. This temple was built by Raja Gadadhar Singh in 1694 AD. However, in 1897, part of the temple was damaged due to an earthquake, which was later rebuilt by a local businessman.
Fancy market
This is the best and beautiful market to visit in Guwahati which is also known as Chandni Chowk. One of the city's most popular markets for Assam silk and regional food. This market is always crowded with local people and tourists visiting Guwahati. Many small and big shops, stoles, shoes, jewelry, etc. will be seen in this fancy market. Apart from this, you will also get to eat delicious local street food. The entry timings of Fancy Bazaar are open from 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM and no entry fee is charged to enter this market.
Nehru Park
If you are in Guwahati with family then Nehru Park is the perfect place to visit. Children especially, will love this place as they will get a chance to ride different swings. The main attraction inside the park is the sculptures depicting various dances like Ojapali, Devdhani, Bihu, and Bor Tal. Additionally, you also have an open-air theater where you can watch performances by local artists. Well, this is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Guwahati for couples.
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
You will also get to see a glimpse of wild animals in Guwahati. Apart from the Zoo, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is also located in Guwahati. It is located 30 km from Guwahati and is a great place for those who wish to experience real wildlife. Spread over an area of 38 km, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has a rich biodiversity. The place is primarily known for being home to the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. There are about 2000 migratory birds and reptiles here. It is the most preferred Guwahati tourist place by travelers.
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