Guwahati City Skyline - Assam Earlier known as "Pragjyotishpura" which means 'Light of the East', Guwahati is the largest metropolis in the northeastern region of India. Dispur, the capital of the state of Assam is located within Guwahati and is the official seat of the government of Assam. The LGB International Airport is situated on the western side of the city, whereas, Guwahati is rapidly expanding as North Guwahati, on the northern bank of River Brahmaputra. This city is undoubtedly the most important commercial, educational, cultural and sports center of the northeastern region of India. This attractive city sprawled alongside the mighty River Brahmaputra is home to several temples and other tourist attractions including the Assam State Museum, Guwahati Planetarium, Shilpagram, Nehru Park, and Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden.
Guwahati Tourism
Apart from visiting various religious places, green hills, tea plantations, and art workshops, your visit to Guwahati is incomplete without satisfying the taste-buds with authentic Assamese and eastern Indian delicacies. Mementos and a wide choice for shopping are also available in Guwahati. Make sure that you visit the Paltan Bazaar, Fancy Bazaar and Pan Bazaar markets while you are in Guwahati, which form some of the most-lively areas in the city. River Brahmaputra has historically played a key role in the growth and development of Guwahati, and over which several cruise tours are available by the tourism board and private operators. So, make sure you hop onto one of these fascinating journeys. |
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Situated at a distance of 28 kilometers from the city of Guwahati across the River Brahmaputra, Hajo is a sacred religious center for the three religions of Hindus, Muslims and the Buddhists. This region is renowned for its bell metal works, a large number of ancient temples, and sacred artifacts. The Hayagriva Madhava Mandir, which was constructed by the king of the Pala dynasty in the 6th century, and the Poa Mecca Mosque, built by the Pir Ghiyasuddin Auliya in the 12th century are the most popular tourist pilgrimage sites at Hajo.
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The ancient history of the Basistha Ashram where the Basistha Temple is now located, dates back to the Vedic age, which according to the legend was originally founded by the great saint Basistha. Believed to be the home of the revered sage Basistha, who is also known as 'Vasishtha', this temple is located on the southeast corner, at a distance of 12 kilometers from Guwahati City. This Basistha Temple Shiva Mandir was first constructed by the Ahom King Rajeswar Singha, who also gifted 835 Bighas of land along with for the sake of the Ashram.
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