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Guwahati, located towards Southern Assam, is the largest metropolis in northeast India. This means that it is well connected to many destinations and tourist hotspots in Assam and the nearby states. Among the places to visit near Guwahati, one can find national parks, wildlife reserves, cultural and religious towns, hill stations and even natural heritage sites.
Umananda Temple is located on Peacock Island that lies on the mighty Brahmaputra River. This serene place of worship is named after and dedicated to Lord Shiva. The name ‘Umananda’ comes from the two Hindi words, namely ‘Uma’, which was another name for Lord Shiva’s wife and ‘Ananda’ which means happiness. Peacock Island is the smallest inhabited riverine island in the world .It was built in 1694CE by King Gadadhar Singha, one of the strongest rulers of Ahom dynasty. People worship here on the Amavasya day and when it falls on Monday, it brings the highest bliss. Siva Chaturdasi is the most colourful festival held here annually. Thousands of devotees visit the temple every year on this auspicious occasion
Kamakhya temple at Nilachal hills in Guwahati, Assam is one of the oldest and most revered centres dedicated to goddess Kamakhya.The temple is dated to 8th-9th century. It is also one among the oldest 4 of the 51 pithas in the Shakta tradition. Historians believe that the temple was likely an ancient sacrificial site for Khasi and Garo people. As a centre for Tantra worship this temple attracts thousands of tantra devotees in an annual festival known as the Ambubachi Mela.Durga Puja is also celebrated annually during Navaratri in the autum.This 5 day festival attracts various tourists from all over the world
It is the largest of its kind in the North-East region and is spread across 432 acre .The zoo is located within the Hengrabari Reserved Forest and is home to more than 1125 number of animals ,birds and reptiles representing 115 species from around the world. Over the years the zoo expanded to include exotic animals such as Orangutans, Black Panther and Indian rhinocerous.The Assam State Zoo added a museum and a botanical garden in the year 1982 and became Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden. It is a must visit site for animal and bird lovers visiting Assam.
Shilling is a hill station and capital of Meghalaya. Shillong derives its name from Lei Shyllong, an idol worshipped at the Shillong peak the rolling hills around the town reminded the British of Scotland and hence they would refer to it as “Scotland of the East”. The hill station is known for its picturesque sights, trendy cafes, restaurants and live music. It lies on the Shillong plateau and is the only major uplifted structure in the northern Indian shield. Tourist sites in and around Shillong include Elephant falls, Ka Phan Nonglait Park, Ward’s Lake, Shillong peak and others. Shillong is a haven for nature lovers
Umiam Lake, a mesmerizing man-made reservoir, is located on the way to Shillong from Guwahati. The lake serves as a major tourist attraction The scenic Umiam Lake is encircled by lush green East Khasi hills that form one of the best panoramic sights for nature-lovers in the country. The sunrise at the lake is a treat to watch and shouldn’t be missed. The serene lake or the reservoir is surrounded by thick coniferous forests and expands over an area of about 222 square kilometres. Visitors can take a long boat ride in the lake, and adventure lovers can enjoy boating and various water-sports.
Home to the largest population of the one-horned rhino on earth, Kaziranga National Park is one of India’s national treasures in terms of flora and fauna. In 1985, it was awarded the status of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Lying on the floodplains of the mighty river Brahmaputra, rich vegetation covers almost the entirety of Kaziranga National Park. It is also listed officially as a Tiger reserve and is home to one of the world’s largest population of tigers. Asiatic lions and different types of birds are also spotted in the park
Earlier the wettest place on the Earth, Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, also known as Sohra, is known for its double-decker living root bridge. Located around 50 Kms from Shillong, this sub-divisional town is famous for its rich flora and natural attractions. It has an average elevation of 1,430 metres (4,690 ft.) and sits on a plateau in the southern part of the Khasi Hills, facing the plains of Bangladesh. The valleys around Cherrapunji, however, are covered with lush and very diverse vegetation, containing numerous endemic species of plants, including the Meghalaya subtropical forests