Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport 49 min
Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra (24 min) Shila Devi Temple (24 min) Temple and history Guwahati Planetarium (7 min) Modest astronomical museum in a unique building with planetarium shows multiple times a day. Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden (14 min) Huge long-running zoo with a vast array of exotic animals plus a botanical garden & eateries. Assam Tourism (8 min) Sri Sri Ugratara Devalaya (7 min) Built in 1725 this red & white Hindu temple dedicated to Tara also serves as a Shakti shrine. Peacock Island (18 min) Compact river island with mythological lore a Hindu temple tamarind trees & a rare monkey species. Dipor Bil (47 min) Protected freshwater lake wetland site for sea & shore birds reptiles amphibians & insects. Nehru Park (14 min) Scenic landscaped park featuring many flower gardens & sculptures plus play areas for children. Shukreswar Devalay (10 min) Temple and architecture Umananda Temple (18 min) Rebuilt after an earthquake in 1897 this revered Shiva temple attracts visitors by boat & ferry. Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Temple (33 min) Hindu temple known for its South Indian style architecture imposing stone idols & parklike grounds. Iskcon Temple (8 min) Assam State Museum (14 min) Museum with a unique array of historical pieces from the area such as sculptures coins & books. |