Srimanta Shankardev Kalakshetra

Assam has a rich and vibrant cultural inheritance and it is a daunting task for any traveler to get acquainted with each and every aspect of the greater cultural milieu of the state. Hence a visit to Srimanta Shankardev Kalakshetra, a leading establishment that works almost as a museum of the cultural heritage of Assam is worthwhile. Locally known as just Kalakshetra, this institution gets its name after the creator of modern Assamese community, Srimanta Shankardev. Spread across a vast land mass with hillocks and numerous passages, the compound houses many buildings, several replicas of Assam’s heritage monuments and a permanent stage that hosts cultural festivals.

One can take a walk down the lanes of history in the cultural museum which is an authentic custodian of the glimpses from the past. The in-house library has a rich collection of modern day books as well as myriad ancient manuscripts. Shankardev Kalakshetra is located in the Panjabari area of Guwahati which is easily accessible from any part of the city. Hire a cab or an auto rickshaw and just mention the destination, the rest will be taken care of by the driver.