
Guwahati in Assam is known as the 'Light of the East'. Populating the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra , it is a sleepy capital. Given its geographical location, it also offers passage to the most fascinating territories in India , the North East.
It is the largest city in Assam and its commercial capital. Rich in oil industries and tea plantations, it boasts of lush forests, hills, picturesque valleys adorned with multi hued flowers. There are lovely lakes and marshlands and ferociously thundering waterfalls. Among must visit are the Kamakhya Temple , Navagraha Temple , Umananda Temple , Assam State Museum, Assam Forest Museum , Commercial Museum , Assam State Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
Guwahati is a shopper's paradise and its cane and bamboo furniture is a must buy. Since it is a popular tourist destination, hotels in Guwahati do not lag far behind when it comes to offering world class services and comfortable stay.