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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