Heritage walks in old Guwahati

There is a reason why the phrase – old is gold – exists in our vocabulary and the old Guwahati area further cements that saying. Though there is no specific new Guwahati on either maps or local lingo, we can recommend certain localities that will bring back the old world charm once you set foot in them. And we are referring to the literal meaning of the word ‘foot’ here as these vintage parts are best explored if you walk down its alleys and corridors. The major areas that fall under this bracket are―the academic hub of Panbazar, the colonial remnant Uzanbazar, the roads of Kharghuli, the entire area of Digholipukhuri and some parts of Aambari area.

We suggest you start with Panbazar amid its old bookshops and historic publishing houses. Home to Assam’s premier educational institute, Cotton College, Panbazar is a place which is always alive with young student crowd. Then head towards the Digholipukhuri (a massive pond with boating facilities), one of the most happening landmarks of the city before rerouting to Uzanbazar where you will come face to face with some of the oldest residential colonies in Guwahati. From here you can head to the Kharghuli area where a beautiful stretch of road goes parallel with the Brahmaputra amid lush greenery.