Guwahati Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
largest city in the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in Northeastern India
About Guwahati
Excavations trace the origins of the city to around the 4th century and it was the capital of Assam until the 10th century. The rapidly-growing metropolis has a population of 2.4 million in 2020, and encompasses an area of over360km(140sqmi), making it the largest city in the state and the region. It is the main centre for shopping, retail and business; attracting people from all overNorth-Eastern Indiaas well as fromEastern Bhutan. The slow, meandering Brahmaputra River is a focal point of the city while the lush hills of the Shillong Plateau provide a verdant backdrop for the suburbs. The pleasant environment, however, is somewhat tempered by the inadequate investment in the region, which is apparent from the low quality of roads. Still, despite the average infrastructure, private invest
Top Attractions in Guwahati
Explore the best things to see and do in Guwahati:
- ★Accoland
- ★Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
- ★Anthropological Museum
- ★Assam Cricket Association Stadium
- ★Assam State Museum
- ★Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden
- ★Assam Tea Festival
- ★Basistha Temple
Where to Eat in Guwahati
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Barbeque Nation
- 🍴City Dhaba
- 🍴Dispur Dhaba
- 🍴Gam's Delicacy Restaurant
- 🍴Get Tagged
- 🍴Gopal Maharaj
Where to Stay in Guwahati
- 🏨Hotel Biswanath
- 🏨Hotel Brahmaputra Madhukalya
- 🏨Hotel Brindavan
- 🏨Hotel Dynasty
- 🏨Hotel Mahalaxmi Indo Myanmar
- 🏨Hotel Nakshatra
Guwahati Travel Guide Sections
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