Our concierge recommends these unmissable stops β curated for first-timers and returning travellers alike.
8 km Β· 30 min
π Maa Kamakhya Temple
The crown jewel of Guwahati β a Shakti Peeth of immense spiritual power atop Nilachal Hill. The medieval architecture, sacred ponds, and panoramic views over the city and river are unforgettable.
3 km Β· 30 min
ποΈ Umananda Temple - River Island
Umananda Devaloi is a Shiva temple located on the Umananda Island in the middle of the river Brahmaputra. It is known as the smallest inhabited riverine island in the world. Country boats that are available on the bank of Brahmaputra take the visitors to the island.
2 km Β· 10 min
Brahmaputra Riverfront
Step out to the majestic Brahmaputra. Stroll the promenade at dusk, catch ferry boats, and witness the iconic sunset over the waterway that defines Assam. This stunning space features a 15-metre-wide boulevard, landscaped gardens, cycling tracks, open-air gyms, and childrenβs play areas.
2.5 km Β· 10 min
Guwahati Planetarium
The largest planetarium in Northeast India. Built in 1994, it is the oldest planetarium in Assam and Northeast India. It has a unique hybrid planetarium projection system, the first one of its kind in the entire northeast region.
1 km Β· 10 min walk
Assam State Museum
Rich collection of Assamese bronzes, manuscripts, sculptures, and tribal artifacts dating from the 1st century onwards. A must for cultural exploration of the Ahom Kingdom and beyond.
6 km Β· 20 min
π― Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden
Assam State Zoo is the largest of its kind in the North East region and it is spread across 432 acre. Major exhibits are one horned Indian rhinoceros, tiger, clouded leopard, golden langur, hoolock gibbon, serow, elephant, brow antlered deer, slow loris, Himalayan black bear, leopard cat, binturong, jungle cat. A half-day ideal for families and nature lovers.
22 km Β· 50 min
π Zubeen Khetra Samadhi
Zubeen Khetra Samadhi is a memorial and cultural experience site near Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati, dedicated to the renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. It serves as a cultural and emotional landmark for fans and admirers.
10 km Β· 30 min
Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra
Srimanta Sankaradev Kalakshetra, commonly known as Kalakshetra in Panzabari, Guwahati, is a cultural institution. It includes a cultural museum, library, a children's park, and various facilities for preserving, demonstrating and performing cultural items and history. There are eateries, places of worship, emporiums and open-air theatres within the Kalakshetra premises.
15 km Β· 40 min
Swahid Smarak Khetra
Swahid Smarak Kshetra is a memorial park in Boragaon, Guwahati, dedicated to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement. The memorial commemorates the sacrifice of 860 numbers of agitators who lost their lives during the mass movement that sought to protect the cultural, linguistic and territorial identity of Assam.
10 km Β· 30 min
π Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Temple
Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Mandir is a beautiful Hindu Temple situated at Lokhra, Guwahati. The temple has a Rajagopuram, a Maha Mandapam, an Ardha Mandapam, and the Sanctorum. Timings: 7 AM - 11 AM & 3.30 PM - 8 PM
13 km Β· 40 min
π Basistha Temple
This ashram is believed to be the home of sage Basistha. The Temple in the ashram stands on the bank of the three mythical mountain streamsβSandhya, Lalita, Kantaβoriginating from the hills of Meghalaya, which becomes the rivers Basistha and Bahini/Bharalu flowing through the city.
50 km Β· 2 Hrs
πΏ Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra in Morigaon district in Assam. It holds one of the largest Indian rhinoceros population in Assam. Other mammals occurring in the sanctuary are golden jackal, wild boar, feral water buffalo, barking deer, Indian leopard and rhesus macaque. The best time to visit is from mid-October to the end of March
34 km Β· 70 min
Sualkuchi β Assam's Silk Village
Known as the "Manchester of Assam," this weaving village produces the celebrated Muga silk and Paat silk. Visit master weavers, witness traditional handlooms, and buy authentic Assamese textiles directly.
