Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport 48 min
Umananda Temple (8 min) Rebuilt after an earthquake in 1897 this revered Shiva temple attracts visitors by boat & ferry. Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra (20 min) Dipor Bil (44 min) Protected freshwater lake wetland site for sea & shore birds reptiles amphibians & insects. Shila Devi Temple (23 min) Temple and history Assam Tourism (6 min) Nehru Park (7 min) Scenic landscaped park featuring many flower gardens & sculptures plus play areas for children. Sri Sri Ugratara Devalaya (7 min) Built in 1725 this red & white Hindu temple dedicated to Tara also serves as a Shakti shrine. Guwahati Planetarium (8 min) Modest astronomical museum in a unique building with planetarium shows multiple times a day. Assam State Museum (5 min) Museum with a unique array of historical pieces from the area such as sculptures coins & books. Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden (12 min) Huge long-running zoo with a vast array of exotic animals plus a botanical garden & eateries. Shukreswar Devalay (12 min) Temple and architecture Guwahati Paltan Bazar (5 min) Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Temple (28 min) Hindu temple known for its South Indian style architecture imposing stone idols & parklike grounds. Iskcon Temple (13 min) Peacock Island (8 min) Compact river island with mythological lore a Hindu temple tamarind trees & a rare monkey species. |