5 Places to Visit with Your Family in Guwahati

 The largest city in the north-eastern state of Assam, Guwahati is one of the fastest developing cities in India. You can find a plethora of unique handicraft products and artefacts in Guwahati. If you are looking for 3-star rooms in Guwahati, there are plenty of budget hotels waiting to welcome you. The Ambubachi Mela, a famous fair draws visitors from all over the world to Guwahati. Anyone who’s visiting Guwahati shouldn’t miss out on experiencing the natural beauty of this place.

Here are five places in Guwahati that you should visit with your family for an amazing experience-

1. Kamakhya Temple:

One of the major attractions of Guwahati, the Kamakhya temple holds great significance as it is among the 51 Shakti Peethas. It is believed that the genital organ of Sati fell at this spot when Lord Vishnu divided her body into 51 parts by using his Sudarshan Chakra.  During the festival of Navratri, the three day festival witnesses thousands of pilgrims. Known as Ameti, the fertility festival is when the Goddess is believed to undergo through menstruation. During this time, white sheets are draped inside the temple and the temple is then closed for three days. After the temple reopens, the white sheets turn red in colour and after tearing these sheets, they are distributed among the devotees. If you plan to visit Guwahati with your family, you should look out for some good hotels in Guwahati in advance.

2. Dispur:

Although many people outside Guwahati assume it to be the capital of Assam, Dispur is the capital of Assam. The beautiful tea gardens and the rich traditions and culture of this city make it a major attraction for tourists. There are many local markets as well here from where shoppers can purchase goods required for daily use and luxury goods too. You will find a lot of good hotels in Guwahati from which Dispur is very close by.

3. Guwahati planetarium:

If the topic universe interests you, then you’ll love the Guwahati planetarium. Even children will love it as this planetarium conducts sky watching sessions. The dome shaped screen overhead projects special shows each of them which are two hours apart and are available in English, Hindi and Assamese languages. Get ready to be amazed by being a part of the activities organised here to see what the outer space looks like.  

4. Nehru Park:

This is another great place to visit with your family and is named after the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. This park boasts of several attractive sculptures which showcase the different dance forms that exist in the state of Assam. The trees and blooming flowers present in this park add charm and beauty to this park making it even more pristine. So go ahead and visit this park while you are staying in one of 3 star hotels in Guwahati with your family.

5. Guwahati Zoo:

If nature and wildlife interests you and your kids, then you must visit the Guwahati Zoo also known as the  Assam State Zoo. It also has a botanical garden and is located in Hengrabari Reserved Forest. Covering an area of about 432 acre, the zoo is a home to 895 animals, birds and reptiles from different places across the globe. Inside the zoo, you’ll spot animals like leopard cat, one horned Indian rhinoceros, tiger, golden langur and African White Rhino.  

So while you are making plans to visit Guwahati with your family, these are a few places which everyone in your family would like. Also check out some nice 3 star hotels in Guwahati for a comfortable stay and a great trip.