Guwahati

Assam's traditional capital Guwahati is believed to be the ancient city of Pragjyotishpur founded by the legendary king Naraka. The Chinese traveller Hieun Tsang, who visited Guwahati in the 7th century, showered lavish praise on the city. Today, it is an important city which is a gateway not only to Assam but also to the entire north-eastern part of the country.

Guwahati is situated on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra, and encircled by low green hills. The city abounds in temples, picnic spots, and museums. The Sri Kamakhya Temple, a famous shrine of Assam, is dedicated to goddess Kali. Dispur, the present capital of Assam, is a part of Guwahati.

ACCESS

The city is well connected by road to the major towns and cities in the north-east as well as neighbouring states.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Sri Kamakhya Temple; Navagraha Temple; the Bashistashram; Umananda Shiva Temple; Janardhan Temple; the Zoo; the Anthropological Museum and other museums and art galleries.

EXCURSION

Manas (176 km), Hojo (22 km), Sualkuchi (25 km), Chahdubi Lake (64 km), Bhalukpung (253 km), Diphu (271 km), Majuli.

ACCOMMODATION

Dynasty (4-star), Rehman Buildings, S.S. Road, Guwahati 781 001. Phones: 510496-499. Fax: 0361-522112. Telex: 0235-2362 RUNG In.

Hotel Raj Mahal (4-star), A.T. Road, Guwahati 781 001. Phones: 522476-483 (8 lines), 511602-607 (6 lines). Fax: 0361-521559. Cable: rajmahal.

Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok (3-star), Mahatma Gandhi Road, Guwahati 780 001. Phones: 541064-65, 542653-54, 542619. Cable: BRAHMASHOK. Telex: 0225-2422. Fax: 0361-540870.

Hotel Nandan (3-star), G. S. Road, Guwahati 781008. Phones: 540855/56, 543531/32, 542632/33, 32635. Cable: NANDAN Telex: 0235-2267 NNDN IN. Fax : 091-361-542634.

Hotel Samrat (2-star), A. T. Road, Santipur, Guwahati-781009. Phones:361-541657. Cable: SAMRAT.

Belle Vue, On the Bhahmaputra, M.G. Road. Phones: 540847-48; Fax: 540847.

Tourist Lodge, (Assam Tourism) Station Road. Phone: 544475.

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