Guwahati Travel Guide

A traveller will never have a hard time finding a hotel in Guwahati. Chose from a wide range of options in hotels, be it luxury, mid–budget or a budget accommodation, Guwahati has it all! A fast growing city, Guwahati has seen the inception of many high-end hotels in the recent past like the Vivanta by Taj, Radisson Blu, The Lily and Cygnett Inn Repose. You can also choose from the more pocket-friendly mid-range hotels like Hotel Nandan, Ginger, Sunview International and Rains Inn. And if you are someone who is happy with just the basic facilities, take a pick from Riverview Guest House, Hotel Prince B, Hotel Tibet and Hotel City Park.

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A food lover or just another hungry soul, restaurants in Guwahati have something to offer to everyone! Being the main city of the entire north east (NE) region, Guwahati has a rich list of restaurants that not only serve ethnic Assamese food but also offer the main dishes from the rest of the NE states. Savour a wide range of traditional Assamese delicacies in Khorikaa and Parampara Paradise; engage your taste buds with the diverse food menu of places like Maihang, The Tandoor and Gam's Delicacy; for fast–food and snacks, hit Beatrix while fish lovers can spend hours at Machaan, exploring its extensive menu.

• Top Restaurants in Guwahati you don’t want to miss going to

  Food and travel go hand in hand and if you are in Guwahati, there is no way that you should give its food offerings a miss. Being the major city not only of Assam, but also the entire north east (NE) region, Guwahati is home to many restaurants and food joints. One more aspect that gives Guwahati restaurants an edge is the fact that apart from the traditional Assamese cuisines, some of them also serve the main dishes from the rest of the NE states.

• Assamese

  Parampara Paradise

• Assamese

  Khorikaa

• Multi-cuisine

  Morung Restaurant

• Multi-cuisine

  Naga Kitchen

Thanks to a history that goes back to over a thousand years, a mighty river that tells tales of valour and numerous hills that border the city, there are a lot of places to visit in Guwahati for the curious traveller. You can climb the Nilachal Hill to reach one of India’s most revered Shakti Peethas–Kamakhya Temple, take a ferry ride to Peacock Island, often referred to as the smallest river island on the earth, be a part of the state’s heritage and livelihood of the locals in the Assam State Museum and Srimanta Shankardev Kalakshetra and relive history on the banks of the Brahmaputra where Ahoms (ancient rulers of Assam) defeated Mughals in an epic battle.

• Places to visit in Guwahati

• Architecture

  Saraighat Bridge

• Brahmaputra River

• Nehru Park

Just because Guwahati is rich in natural beauty, culture and the best of hospitality, there is a lot more to the city. A traveller, who likes to extend his/her travel diary beyond sightseeing and leisure trips, will find lots of things to do in Guwahati. Enjoy an evening on a Brahmaputra river cruise with a cup of Assam tea in your hand while you stand witness an unforgettable sunset; indulge in a heritage walk along the roads of old Guwahati and be one with the past at places like Panbazar, Uzanbazar and Kharghuli; go trekking in Nilachal hill and the hilly terrain of Nizorapaar right in between the city; or just go for a drive on the Guwahati-Sonapur road. There's a lot waiting to be explored.

• Unmissable experiences in Guwahati

  Apart from the stipulated tourist destinations, Guwahati is a place where you can indulge in several outdoor activities. The presence of one of India’s biggest and mightiest rivers and the hills that surround the city offer a perfect opportunity for travelers who do not like to confine their travel diaries only to sightseeing and guided tours.

• River cruise on the Brahmaputra

• Go for a ride in Accoland

• Trekking

  Trekking in Nilachal Hills

• Historical

  Heritage walks in old Guwahati

Collecting souvenirs is common to all travellers; be it a history buff or an adventure junkie. Shopping in Guwahati is the perfect activity if you want to keep a piece of the city with you after your vacation comes to an end. Bargain markets or posh shopping centres and malls, Guwahati has them in plenty and the shopper in you will not get tired of shop hopping! Hit the local favourite Fancy Bazar for traditional Assamese items like Jaapi and Gamosa and other stuff like tribal art, handicraft products and ethnic clothes; Ganeshguri market is the place where you can shop for the famous Assam silk products like Chador Mekhela and Eri Kapur; go glossy and upscale in the G.S. Road with all the brand showrooms and shopping malls!

• Retail therapy in the shopping districts of Guwahati

• City Special

  Ganeshguri market

• City Special

  Paanbazar

• High End

  G.S. Road

Nightlife in Guwahati is somehow still in its early days but the signs are promising and better things can be expected in the days to come. A bevy of bars, night clubs, pubs and discotheques have made their presence felt in the city and a traveller can ward off travel fatigue in any of them! A luxury seeker can see his/her drinks getting mixed with plush setting in The Lounge Bar and Silver Streak, two bars housed in two of Guwahati’s best known posh hotels; for the more relaxed ones, there are places like the Blues and Kamikaze; and how can you miss out on the musically rich Café Hendrix!

• Partying the night away in Guwahati

  Known for its natural beauty and old world charm, Guwahati is still not a full – fledged after dark city. Thanks to its geographical location in the north eastern part of the country, the city sees an early sunrise and sunset. So by 11 pm, shutters are down and roads are empty, devoid of traffic and human commotion.

• Bar

  The Lounge Bar

• Bar

  Topaz Lounge

• Bar

  The Silver Streak

• Bar

  Café Hendrix

The city of Guwahati will keep you busy with its tourist attractions, myriad things to do and a buzzing nightlife. But if you can extend your stay a bit, there are places around Guwahati that will equally cater to your wander lust with their own unique specialties. Enjoy wilderness in its rawest form in Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park and Orang National Park; pay a visit to Shillong and Cherrapunji for a refreshing detour; chase the trails of Assam’s cultural heritage in Sivasagar and feel elevated amid the spiritual harmony only to be experienced in the town of Hajo.

• Weekend getaways from Guwahati

• Architecture

  Sivasagar

• National Park

  Nameri National Park

• Nature

  Shillong

• 24 hours in Guwahati

  Guwahati has been hovering a tad below the radar as a tourist destination of choice, which is surprising because it sits on a cultural and spiritual epicenter and is fast emerging as a world-class city. A silent witness to some epic moments in history stretching back to the days of the Mahabharata, it was in this city where the winning march of the seeming to be invincible Mughals came to a grinding halt. Giving the city its majestic charm, is the river Brahmaputra, which flows through its heart and which is intrinsically linked to its destiny.