Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport 47 min
Peacock Island (7 min) Compact river island with mythological lore a Hindu temple tamarind trees & a rare monkey species. Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden (13 min) Huge long-running zoo with a vast array of exotic animals plus a botanical garden & eateries. Assam Tourism (3 min) Shila Devi Temple (22 min) Temple and history Iskcon Temple (16 min) Dipor Bil (43 min) Protected freshwater lake wetland site for sea & shore birds reptiles amphibians & insects. Shukreswar Devalay (10 min) Temple and architecture Guwahati Paltan Bazar (1 min) Sri Sri Ugratara Devalaya (7 min) Built in 1725 this red & white Hindu temple dedicated to Tara also serves as a Shakti shrine. Assam State Museum (6 min) Museum with a unique array of historical pieces from the area such as sculptures coins & books. Umananda Temple (7 min) Rebuilt after an earthquake in 1897 this revered Shiva temple attracts visitors by boat & ferry. Guwahati Planetarium (8 min) Modest astronomical museum in a unique building with planetarium shows multiple times a day. Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Temple (27 min) Hindu temple known for its South Indian style architecture imposing stone idols & parklike grounds. Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra (21 min) Nehru Park (14 min) Scenic landscaped park featuring many flower gardens & sculptures plus play areas for children. |