Guwahati

Guwahati is a city that has been shaped by its river, the Brahmaputra. The river flows majestically from the Himalayas through Assam and empties itself into the Bay of Bengal.

The river Brahmaputra that flows through Guwahati provides natural beauty to its surroundings, which makes it a good place for photography enthusiasts to visit - especially with the hills and greenery that Guwahati is surrounded by.

The city is an important center for international trade due to its proximity to China and Myanmar. It is also home to a growing number of expat Indians who have returned from abroad to take advantage of thriving IT sector in recent years.

Guwahati is the capital of Assam and is situated in the north-eastern region of India. It was established in 1826 by King Nara Narayan. The city was formerly known as Pragjyotishpura.

There are many interesting places to visit in Guwahati. These include Brahmaputra river, Majuli island, Kamakhya Temple, Ahom Gopinath Temple, Bharatpur Deer Park and many more.

Guwahati is also known as the gateway of the north east as it provides easy accessibility to all other states, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal and Tripura. Nature lovers have the Manas National Park, Kaziranga etc to look forward to. Some of the major attractions are Basishta Temple, Kamakhya Mandir, Dol Gobindo, Gandhi Mandir etc. Guwahati is also the melting pot for different communities - so for foodies, you are literally spoilt for choice. Fom Dosa and Idlis to Momos and Chowmein to traditional Assam thali and Naga pork thalis, you never had it so good!