Things to Do in Guwahati

Shiva temple on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River, accessible by ferry. The island is a small sanctuary with golden langurs and stone steps leading to the shrine.

🕐 6 AM–6 PM daily (ferry service 8 AM–5 PM)

💡 Ferries cost ₹30–50 return from Kachari Ghat. The temple itself is free. Best visited early morning for cooler weather and fewer crowds. Check river conditions in monsoon season.

Man-made lake and park in Uzan Bazar, originally dug in the 15th century as a royal tank. Now a green space with boating, walking tracks, and a children's play area.

🕐 6:30 AM–8 PM daily

💡 Free to enter the park; boat rides cost ₹50–100 per person for 20 minutes. Best for an evening stroll or picnic. Avoid swimming in the lake—water quality is not great.

Peaceful ashram and temple complex near the Basistha River, believed to date back to the 18th century. Features old shrines, a natural spring, and shaded walking paths.

🕐 6 AM–7 PM daily

💡 It's a 30-minute bus ride from Pan Bazaar. Bring mosquito repellent and a water bottle. The spring-fed pond is good for a quick dip but can be crowded on weekends.

Large museum in central Guwahati displaying Assamese artefacts, textiles, weapons, and royal heirlooms. Two separate buildings: one for archaeology, one for natural history.

🕐 10 AM–5 PM, closed Monday and government holidays

💡 Entry is ₹20 for Indians, ₹500 for foreigners. Photography costs extra—₹50 per camera. Allow 1.5 hours to see everything.

Ancient Hindu temple complex on Nilachal Hill, dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya. Known for its distinctive beehive-shaped dome and tantric significance.

🕐 5:30 AM–1 PM, 2:30 PM–8 PM daily

💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. The temple is free, but you'll need to pay for parking or auto-rickshaw if coming from the city centre.