Guwahati is a sprawling city beside the Brahmaputra River in the northeast Indian state of Assam. It’s known for holy sites like the hilltop Kamakhya Temple, featuring shrines to the Hindu deities Shiva and Vishnu. To the east, 18th-century Navagraha Temple is an astronomical center with planetary shrines. Umananda Temple, dedicated to Shiva and covered with engravings, stands on Peacock Island in the river.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International airport is the nearest airport to reach Guwahati that is approximately 18 km far from city’s heart
The major railway station is Panbazar Railway Station, Guwahati which is in the heart of the city
The major bus terminal of the city is Paltanbazar ISBT and connects to Kolkata, Shillong and Darjeeling
The best way to discover a city is to take to the road yourself. NH27 provides a great connectivity to the city.