Places of Interest

Kamakhya Temple - Guwahati is particularly famous for its Kamakhya temple located atop  the  Nilachal  hill, at a distance of 10 km from the railway station. Known to be the  most  revered  among  the  tantrik  shrines  of Shakti worship in the world, Kamakhya, was built in the 10th century by the Koch king,  Naranarayan.  Animal sacrifice is a common practice here to appease the Goddess.

Bhubaneshwari Temple - Above Kamakhya is another small  temple,  Bhubaneshwari, from  where  one  can have a bird's eye view of the Guwahati.

Shiva Temple - The Shiva temple of Umananda, reached by motor boats and  public  ferries  from  Umananda Ghat, stands on an island in the middle of the Brahmaputra.

Getting there and Around

By Air: The nearest airport is Guwahati.

By Rail: The nearest railhead is situated at Guwahati.

By Road: Guwahati is well connected with regular bus services from  all  the  major  cities  in  and  around  the state.

Accommodation:-  Accommodation  facilities  are  available  at  reasonable  prices  in  Guwahati  with  options varying from luxury to budget hotels.