Top 4 Reasons for making Guwahati your next Vacation Destination
Planning to travel through Guwahati here area few hidden gems that you can visit while on your escapade.
Kamakhya Temple
Located in the Nilachal hill the temple is considered to be one of the most divine and significant places that travellers visit while travelling through Guwahati. The temple is considered to be a Shakti Peth. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, the temple is widely renowned due to the special rituals and religious practices devotees follow before visiting the place. Further beyond the devotional aspect the architecture of the temple is a marvel to behold in itself as well. Architectural experts consider the construction to be a blend of the periodic Hindu architectural style, as well as the indigenous Assamese construction styles.
Enthusiasts would be able to enjoy and grasp the intricate beauty of the fine carvings on the temple’s exteriors. The fact that the temple celebrates the presence of goddess in her menstrual form makes it special amongst all the other temples that are present in the vicinity of Guwahati. The temple is a standing exemplar of the power of womanhood through different phases of life.
Umananda Island
One of the most picturesque islands hidden away beyond the reach of travellers, only explorers who seek to see beyond the normal end up visiting the island. The island is also known as Peacock Island and is quite famous for its peaceful ambience, Lush greenery as well as the old Umananda Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Travellers can explore the unique flora and fauna of the island’s natural beauty. To reach the island you can either choose to reach the island through a ferry or private boats that are often available at the coast of Brahmaputra river.
You can cover important Tourist Attractions by booking a car rental in Guwahati if you need a car for off-road adventure.
Sankardeva Kalakshetra
A cultural complex located in Guwahati, Assam, the Sankardev Kalashetra is dedicated to the life and works of the medieval saint and scholar Srimanta Sankardev. Over the years the Kalashetra has become a cultural complex that has kept the rituals as well as the complex cultural aspects of Assamese culture alive. The complex has a dedicated space for the works and contributions of Srimanta Sankradev. Here you could witness the sprawling campus of the Kalakshetra that features the different aspects of the Assamese culture. The in-house museum would elucidate information about artifacts, manuscripts and exhibits related to Srimanta Sankradev and Assamese heritage.
Basistha Temple
This secret spot is not very widely renowned, so it’s a perfect spot for any traveller who wants to travel to a place that offers solitude. The place is surrounded by lush greenery that is visibly picturesque. The nearby stream adds on to the visible appearance of the place, further ahead you would be able to witness the shrines and meditation halls dedicated to the sage Vasishtha along with other devotees and idols. You can enjoy the scenic beauty and the aura of the sacred place by planning a visit.
These were only a few of the places that we think would suit travellers who do not want to visit the same old conventional spots in Guwahati. Since all of these places are located in offbeat locations, renting cars and bikes would make it easy to reach them.