Day: March 5, 2018

The North East region of India is a place where you can spend time amidst nature. Whether it is peace you are finding, or you want to taste an altogether different cuisine, North East is the place for you. In this read, we bring to you the 5 great places to visit near Guwahati.

Kaziranga National Park

Along with many different species of animals, it is a protected habitat for elephants. It also homes the endangered one horned rhinos. The park closes during the monsoon in a period between June to September because of chances of flood. If you have time, you can also explore the nearby places like nagaon, Lumding, Lanka, Dabaka, Bagori, to name a few.

Distance from Guwahati: 193 kilometers, 4 hours by road

Bamuni hills

Bamuni Hills is located in the Tezpur town of Assam. One can find the ruins of ancient sculptures dating back to the 9th century. It is more like an unexplored tourist place. You can get some great shots as the place is least crowded.

Distance from Guwahati: 186 kilometers, 4 hours by road

Cherrapunji

It is a city in the neighbouring state of Meghalaya. Cherrapunji is a place where the nature’s beauty is at its peak. You can book a cab from Guwahati to Cherrapunji. The top sights in this place include-

• Mawsmai cave
• Kynrem falls
• Seven sisters falls
• Garden of caves
• David Scott memorial stone

Distance from Guwahati: 148 kilometers, 4 hours by road

Majuli river island

Majuli is the world’s biggest river island located on the Brahmaputra river. The top sights in this island include Molai forest, Dakhinpat Satra, and Ajan Pir dargah. The island is a perfect place to give a break to our everyday routine.

Distance from Guwahati: 340 kilometers, 8 hours by road

Shillong

Shillong is a hill station and a capital city of Meghalaya state of India. The city is full of scenic beauties and a perfect weekend getaway destination. You can travel to Shillong from Guwahati by road. The top sights in Shillong include-

• Nohkalikai waterfall
• Don Bosco and Air Force museum
• Umiam Lake
• Shillong View point
• Elephant falls
• Lady Hydari park

Distance from Guwahati: 100 kilometers, 2.5 hours by road

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Vadodara is an important city from trade perspective in the state of Gujarat. Originally known as Baroda, the city is a hub of artists and painters. The city also presents the handcrafted textile. Shopping in Vadodara is highly recommended because one, the price of goods are very reasonable; and two, you can get traditional yet trendy textiles of high quality. In this read, we bring to you the best things and places for shopping in Vadodara.

Paintings and art pieces

Vadodara has an artistic atmosphere. You can buy paintings and art pieces from MS University’s Fine Arts College, which organises art exhibition regularly. You can also check Khadi bhandar for art items. Khadi stores are government supported stores, and they aim to expose the artists from rural areas. You might feel the Khadi stores bit pricey. But they are worth.

Textiles

The textiles in Vadodara presents a variety of designs, colors and stitches. Sarees and dress material of Bandhani (tie dye) style are one of the most popular takeaways from Vadodara. You can also shop for dress materials which include Zari works, beadwork, and embellished mirrors, sequins and shells. Patola silk sarees are also a big yes for shopping in Vadodara. You can buy fabrics from the Baroda Prints, which is more than 50 years old shop in Alakpuri, Vadodara. Other markets include the South of the Sahara Gate which opens on to Bardoli Road. You can also travel to Surat from Vadodara by intercity cab via this route. Traditional lehenga choli is also a good attire to buy from this city.

Silver jewelry

The city of vadodara offers a wide range of silver and oxidized silver jewelry. You can find the traditional jewelry as well as trendy pieces from the markets like Raopura, Teen Darwaza and Mandvi. Both silver and silver plated jewelry are available in these markets.

Vadodara is also famous for furnitures and their unique style in making. However, furnitures are the bulky items to carry but you can place order for delivery if you are living in nearby places like Ahmedabad, Anand, Palitana, Surat, etc. In fact, you can travel to Vadodara via intercity cabs from these places.

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