Guwahati is the largest city in North East India
Guwahati is the largest city in the North East part of India and is also considered to be the gateway to this part of the country.
It’s a bustling town and has always been important as a trading post especially along the Brahmaputra River.
It ahs ancient and mythological links and is also one of the cities that has been mentioned in the sacred text of Mahabharata. Get Air tickets to Guwahati booked from major cities of India.
Best time to be in Guwahati
December to February is the time that you should visit Guwahati to see the various places of interest. You can book your Air tickets to Guwahati during this time. However if you are a business traveller, you may book your tickets at any time during the year. In January, the city may also be shrouded in Fog.
The seasonal changes of Guwahati
It has warm and dry summers, where the peak temperatures can sometimes reach 40 degree Celsius while the winter temperatures can really dip down to 5 degree Celsius. It however doesn’t snow in Guwahati. June and July are when the monsoon showers hit the city. During this time, rain can cause disruptions in the city. However the humidity levels before the onset of monsoon can be quite killing.
The best places to visit in Guwahati
Though the city has recently suffered from terrorist attacks, the city is otherwise quite safe. There are a number of markets or bazaars that are the main attraction that are visible here.
Fancy Bazaar, Paltan Bazaar and Pan Bazaar are some of the most important centres. The Kamakya temple is an extremely famous and sacred temple where different forms of Mother Goddess (Kamakhya) is worshipped it was built by Chilarai of Koch dynasty about 450 years ago.
Also visit other temples such as Rudreshwar temple built by the Ahom King Pramatta Singha. Also visit the Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical garden. There’s lot to see, so schedule your visit before you get the Air tickets to Guwahati.
Getting to the city
Guwahati is serviced by its own airport where both domestic and international flights land here. You can get Air tickets to Guwahati from major cities of the country as well as other world cities such as Bangkok. The airport is known as Lokpriya Gopinath Bordolo international Airport.
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