Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport 45 min
Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden (15 min) Huge long-running zoo with a vast array of exotic animals plus a botanical garden & eateries. Iskcon Temple (7 min) Shukreswar Devalay (18 min) Temple and architecture Sri Sri Ugratara Devalaya (7 min) Built in 1725 this red & white Hindu temple dedicated to Tara also serves as a Shakti shrine. Guwahati Paltan Bazar (6 min) Dipor Bil (43 min) Protected freshwater lake wetland site for sea & shore birds reptiles amphibians & insects. Guwahati Planetarium (6 min) Modest astronomical museum in a unique building with planetarium shows multiple times a day. Umananda Temple (5 min) Rebuilt after an earthquake in 1897 this revered Shiva temple attracts visitors by boat & ferry. Peacock Island (5 min) Compact river island with mythological lore a Hindu temple tamarind trees & a rare monkey species. Assam Tourism (5 min) Nehru Park (17 min) Scenic landscaped park featuring many flower gardens & sculptures plus play areas for children. Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra (23 min) Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Temple (28 min) Hindu temple known for its South Indian style architecture imposing stone idols & parklike grounds. Shila Devi Temple (20 min) Temple and history Assam State Museum (7 min) Museum with a unique array of historical pieces from the area such as sculptures coins & books. |