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On
the banks of the mighty river Brahmaputra and ringed
on the other side by blue hills, lies city once known
as Pragjyotishpura or 'Light of the East' - now called
Guwahati. Guwahati houses the capital of Assam,
It is the hub of air, rail & road communications
of the northeast. Now quite a busy airport, the facilities
at Guwahati are in the process of up gradation. The
rail services are also being improved with broad gauge
having been extended to lumding. Apart from industry,
history and scenic splendor, Guwahati is also fascinating
for being a window to the wide spectrum of ethnic tribal
cultures and a great wealth of forests, flora and fauna.
If one wishes to look at the 'royal past' of Assam,
see the colourful and joyous dances like the Bihu, visit
the Vaisnavite shrines
of Assam, or have an adventure at Kaziranga and other
sanctuaries in Assam. Among the interesting sights are
given below. Kamakhya Temple,
the foremost shrine in Assam, associated with goddess
Kali. Located on the scared hills of Nilachal
Hill, offers a panoramic view of the river
Brahmaputra and the city. Umananda
Temple, situated on the peacock island which
is the smallest river island in the world. Sukleswar
temple is an indication of assimilation between
Hindu and Buddhist religions.
Nabagraha Temple is a great center for the study
of astrology and astronomy. Bashistashram,
with three streams is set in idyllic surroundings. Hajo,
Sualkuchi, Chandubi, Bahirabkunda, Darrang, Madan Kamdev,
Barpeta, Batadrawa, Tezpur are other important
places near the city of Guwahati |
