Guwahati travel guide

Gateway to Northeast India

Guwahati, the largest city in Northeast India, sits along the Brahmaputra River and serves as a major gateway to Assam and the surrounding Himalayan region. The city blends ancient temples, vibrant culture, wildlife attractions, and scenic river views, offering travelers spiritual sites, museums, parks, and unique experiences within a lively urban setting.

Best time to visit Guwahati

Nov–Mar is the best time: dry and comfortable. Apr–Sep is hot, humid and wet, with waterlogging in the city.

Month	Verdict	Temperature	Rain	Crowds	What to expect
January	best	11–24 °C	10 mm	medium	Cool and dry; Magh Bihu is celebrated mid-month
February	best	13–27 °C	20 mm	medium	Mild and dry; comfortable for temples and the riverfront
March	best	16–30 °C	50 mm	medium	Warm and mostly dry; showers begin late in the month
April	mixed	20–31 °C	180 mm	medium	Hot and humid, with frequent showers; Rongali Bihu mid-month
May	mixed	23–32 °C	250 mm	low	Hot and humid; thunderstorms and some waterlogging
June	mixed	25–33 °C	310 mm	medium	Heavy rain and humidity; Ambubachi Mela crowds at Kamakhya
July	avoid	26–33 °C	280 mm	low	Heavy rain; waterlogging and slow traffic on city roads
August	avoid	26–33 °C	260 mm	low	Hot, humid and very wet; low-lying roads flood
September	mixed	25–32 °C	180 mm	medium	Rain easing but humid; Durga Puja can start late in the month
October	good	22–31 °C	120 mm	high	Rain mostly over; Durga Puja or Diwali crowds fill hotels
November	best	17–28 °C	10 mm	medium	Dry and comfortable; the main sightseeing season begins
December	best	13–25 °C	5 mm	medium	Dry and cool days, cooler nights; busy with holiday visitors

How many days to spend in Guwahati

Two days cover Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, Assam State Museum and Assam State Zoo; four add Basistha Temple, Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra and a day trip to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.

How to reach Guwahati

• By air: Guwahati (GAU) — 20 km, about 20–40 min by road
• By train: Guwahati (GHY) — 10 km, about 15–30 min by road. Main station; Paltan Bazaar hotels are a short walk away

Getting around

Sights are spread over the city and its hills, so taxis, autos or a hired car work best. The ropeway links Kachari Ghat, near Nehru Park, with the north bank of the Brahmaputra.

Things to do in Guwahati

1. Maa Kamakhya Temple — Sacred Shakti temple (3 h · Free entry)
2. Manas National Park — UNESCO wildlife park (4 h · ₹100 (safari entry))
3. ZIRO VALLEY TOURISM - ARUNACHAL PRADESH — Scenic valley landscape
4. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary — Rhino wildlife sanctuary (3 h · ₹50)
5. Umananda Temple — Temple on river island (2 h · Free entry)
6. Fancy Bazaar — Largest wholesale market
7. Barpeta Satra Kirtanghar — Major satra monastery (1.5 h · Free entry)
8. Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden — Zoo and botanical park (3 h · Paid entry)
9. Brahmaputra Cruise Pvt. Ltd. — Scenic river cruise (2 h · Paid entry)
10. Assam State Museum — History museum (2 h · Rs. 33)
11. Hajo — Multi faith pilgrimage town
12. Pan Bazaar — Busy shopping district
13. Guwahati Rope Way — River ropeway ride (1 h · Rs 250)
14. Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Temple — South Indian style temple (1 h · Free entry)
15. Dipor Bil — Wetland bird sanctuary (2 h · Paid entry)
16. Sri Sri Ugratara Devalaya — Ancient Shakti temple (1 h · Free entry)
17. Madan Kamdev Temple — Ancient temple ruins site (1.5 h)
18. Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra — Cultural complex museum (2 h · Paid entry)
19. The Orang National Park — Mini Kaziranga park (3.5 h · ₹50)
20. Bagheswari Temple — Sacred temple site (45 min · Free entry)
21. Ganakkuchi Satra — Historic satra (1 h · Free entry)
22. Navagraha Temple — Temple of nine planets (1 h · Free entry)
23. Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre — River history museum (1 h · Rs 150)
24. Saraighat Bridge — Historic Brahmaputra bridge (30 min · Free entry)
25. ISKCON Guwahati — Krishna devotional temple (1 h · Free entry)
26. Sri Sri Shukreshwar Devalaya — Hilltop Shiva temple (1 h · Free entry)
27. Accoland — Popular water theme park (4 h · Paid entry)
28. Uzan Bazar — Traditional local market
29. Samdrup Jongkhar — Eastern gateway
30. Basistha Temple — Ancient forest ashram (1.5 h · Free entry)
31. Guwahati Planetarium — Astronomy learning center (1.5 h · Paid entry)
32. SCIENCE MUSEUM, Khanapara Guwahati — Interactive science museum (2 h · Paid entry)
33. Pragjyotika - Assam Emporium — Government handicraft store (1 h · Free entry)
34. Joydol Apartment — Ancient Vishnu temple
35. Sundaridia Satra Kirtanghar — Spiritual monastery (1 h · Free entry)
36. Beki River — Scenic river landscape (2 h)
37. Purbashree — Traditional craft showroom (1 h · Free entry)
38. Nehru Park — Cultural sculpture park (1 h · Rs 50)
39. Swahid Smarak Khetra — Martyrs memorial park (1 h)
40. Maniram Dewan Trade Centre — Major exhibition center
41. Nehru Stadium — Major sports stadium
42. Sati Radhika Shanti Udyan — Peaceful riverside park (1 h · Free entry)
43. Royal Global University — Private university campus
44. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati — Modern medical institute
45. Bordowa Than(বৰদোৱা থান), Nagaon — Historic Vaishnavite shrine (1 h · Free entry)

Food to try in Guwahati

• Masor tenga — Light, sour Assamese fish curry, eaten with rice
• Assamese thali — Rice with dal, fish or meat, greens and chutney; try it at an Assamese restaurant
• Pitha — Assamese rice cakes, sweet or savoury, most common around Bihu

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Guwahati?

Nov–Mar is the best time: dry and comfortable. Apr–Sep is hot, humid and wet, with waterlogging in the city.

How many days are enough for Guwahati?

2–4 days. Two days cover Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, Assam State Museum and Assam State Zoo; four add Basistha Temple, Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra and a day trip to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.

How do I reach Guwahati?

By air: Guwahati (GAU) — 20 km, about 20–40 min by road. By train: Guwahati (GHY) — 10 km, about 15–30 min by road. Main station; Paltan Bazaar hotels are a short walk away.

What are the top things to do in Guwahati?

Maa Kamakhya Temple, Manas National Park, ZIRO VALLEY TOURISM - ARUNACHAL PRADESH, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Umananda Temple, Fancy Bazaar.

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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.