Guwahati

The museum is named after Srimanta Sankardeva, a famous social reformer who promoted the cultural heritage of Assam. It has exhibits of books, sculptures, paintings, costumes and other belongings associated with the Assamese tribal communities.

The museum preserves prehistoric crafts, weapons, basketry, and jewellery among other things used by the ancient Assamese.

A permanent freshwater lake and a very picturesque picnic spot. It is designated as a Ramsar site. It is bounded by the steep highlands on the north and south, and the valley formed has a broad U-shape with the Rani and Garbhanga hills forming the backdrop. A birdwatcher's paradise, especially in winter when the migratory birds come down.

Dighalipukhuri derived its name from the word dighal which means long. The lake is believed to be dug by Bhagadutta, the king of Pragjyotishpura. It is also mentioned in the Mahabharata, the great Indian epic. Dighalipukhuri is a prominent tourist attraction in the heart of Guwahati with boating facilities and recreational activities. It is an old rectangular lake half a mile long originally engraved out from the Brahmaputra. Later, it was separated from the river when a portion was filled up. There are some nearby restaurants where one can have lunch or dinner.

A place of pilgrimage and a picnic spot near the Sandhychal hills. It lies at the confluence of the three streams Sandhya, Lalita and Kanta, names of the wives of legendary sage Vashishtha who had set up this Ashram.

Often said to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

An 18th-century temple dedicated to nine celestial bodies is atop the second-highest hill in Guwahati.

A replica of the Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The temple provides a nice place for solitary meditation, being in a peaceful setting.

A temple dedicated to the deity Tara. The goddess in the sanctum sanctorum is not an idol but a pit of water.

A 17th-century temple on a river island of the same name is dedicated to Shiva. It was built by Ahom king Gadapani on this picturesque Brahmaputra isle called Peacock Island. You can hop into a shared ferry/motorboat for ₹10 and return on the same or another boat free of charge, or reserve the entire boat for yourself. All shuttle boats leave from the KachariGhat between the Deputy Commisioner's office and the lower courts. The island is also a sanctuary for an endangered population of golden langurs which you can see from very close quarters. They have thrived on this uninhabited island chosen for their translocation from their last refuge in the Manas National Park. The island also has a Ganesh temple and is small enough to be explored on foot.

A great place to visit for science geeks and also for lovers of entertainment.

The aerial lift across both banks of the Brahmaputra in Guwahati. The southern terminal (Kachari Ghat) is near Nehru Park, whereas the north terminal (Rajadwar) is behind Doul Govinda Temple.

The annual festival caters to more than tea lovers. In addition to tea tasting and tours of the tea gardens, visitors can enjoy jungle safaris and river rafting.

A set of three Assamese festivals in April, October and January respectively, all of which celebrate the changing seasons.

A three-day festival where offerings are made to the goddess of snakes, Devi Manassa. An unusual ritual takes place where possessed devotees walk on a sharp sword's edge in a trance-like state.

Amusement park.

A wildlife sanctuary east of the city. It is known for hosting rare and endangered birds and animals. The elephants in the sanctuary have become isolated with no movement with other elephant populations.

The largest zoo and botanical garden in North-Eastern India. It is home to about 895 animals, birds and reptiles representing almost 113 species of animals and birds from around the world.

A wildlife sanctuary south of the city.

This is an outdoor park opposite Guwahati Cotton College in the area of Pan Bazaar. This beautiful park is great to visit with your spouse or partner. The sitting arrangements are nice and organised. There is a child park inside the main area where children can have fun and activity.

A park built in memory of the Battle of Saraighat between the Mughals and the Ahoms. There are four bronze statues of Ahom warriors in battle postures in the park and a bronze plate is also there which describes a part of the battle.

A riverside park on the Barmhaputra. It is a beautiful landscape park and attracts both locals and tourists.