Guwahati, evolved from the age -old 'haat' (periodic market) of 'guwa' (fermented areca nut), is the gateway to the Northeast for providing best connectivity to other Northeast Indian states and the world beyond. Surrounded by the mighty Brahmaputra and the enchanting hills it is a very beautiful and well planned city with various monuments and amazing tourist's spots. The famous Kamakhya temple, the Umananda temple, Balaji temple, Ugrotora temple, Navagraha temple, etc. are the most popular mythological places of this beautiful city. One of the major attractions of Guwahati is the river cruise on the Brahmaputra river which in itself is a thrilling experience. The Srimanta Shankardev Kalakshetra is a place that visitors should never miss. Named after the great Vaishnava saint and scholar of Assam Srimanta Shankardeva, it is a multipurpose cultural complex which is always used for saving and promoting the cultural heritage of the tribes and communities of Assam ...
