Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport 45 min
Dipor Bil (40 min) Protected freshwater lake wetland site for sea & shore birds reptiles amphibians & insects. Shila Devi Temple (20 min) Temple and history Assam State Museum (11 min) Museum with a unique array of historical pieces from the area such as sculptures coins & books. Umananda Temple (10 min) Rebuilt after an earthquake in 1897 this revered Shiva temple attracts visitors by boat & ferry. Guwahati Planetarium (11 min) Modest astronomical museum in a unique building with planetarium shows multiple times a day. Shukreswar Devalay (9 min) Temple and architecture Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra (27 min) Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden (19 min) Huge long-running zoo with a vast array of exotic animals plus a botanical garden & eateries. Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Temple (24 min) Hindu temple known for its South Indian style architecture imposing stone idols & parklike grounds. Iskcon Temple (10 min) Nehru Park (10 min) Scenic landscaped park featuring many flower gardens & sculptures plus play areas for children. Assam Tourism (6 min) Peacock Island (10 min) Compact river island with mythological lore a Hindu temple tamarind trees & a rare monkey species. Sri Sri Ugratara Devalaya (12 min) Built in 1725 this red & white Hindu temple dedicated to Tara also serves as a Shakti shrine. |