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Tourism Offices in Guwahati

Guwahati Travel and Tourism Offices: Contact tourist information centers in and around Guwahati.

Tourism Info

Directorate of Tourism
Assam Station Road
Guwahati - 781 001
Phone: (0361) 547102, 542748

Assam Directorate of Tourism
Government of Assam, Station Road, Guwahati- 781001
Phone: 0361-2547102, 2542748; Fax: 0361-2547102

Government of India Regional Tourist Office
G. L Publication Complex, G.S.

Quick Info in Guwahati

Situated on the banks of the mighty river Brahmaputra, Guwahati is Assam's sleepy capital. It was once known as Pragiyotishpura or Light of the East. The name Guwahati is a combination of two words: Guwa meaning areca nut and Hat meaning market. Guwahati or Gurahati is the gateway to one of the most exotic and fascinating regions of India - the north east.Today, Guwahati is the business hub of the region and also Assam's largest city. It is the service centre for the oil industry and tea plantations; the world's largest tea auctions are held here.

Getting Around in Guwahati

Find your way through Guwahati by air, train, bus and other modes of transportation. Travel conveniently with the latest information on train timings, flight timings in Guwahati.

Accomodation in Guwahati

Find great Guwahati accomodation, Guwahati hotels, Guwahati lodges, Guwahati paying guest accomodation, Guwahati bacherlor rentals, Guwahati backpackers lodging, cottages, resorts. Low prices, best deals on Guwahati hotels and accomodation.

Brahmaputra Ashok, Hotel
MG Road
Assam - 781001
India Telephone No: 0361 - 2602281
Website: www.theashokgroup.com
Tariff: Rs. 1500 – 9000

Ambarish Hotel
523, G.S. Road
Ganeshguri Chariali
Guwahati
Assam - 781005
Telephone No: 0361 - 2344526
Website: www.ambarishhotels.com
Tariff: Rs.

Sightseeing in Guwahati

Guwahati Sightseeings: Museums, Local tours, Forts, Monuments, Historical places, Temples, Amusement Parks, Beaches. A complete Guwahati sightseeing guide.

Guwahati Temples sight seeing

Uma Nanda Temple, Peacock Island.

A 17th century temple dedicated to Shiva.The river Brahmaputra has the final say as far as the lifestyles and survival of the Assamese in general and Guwahati populace in particular are considered.

Books in Guwahati

Guwahati Travel Guidebooks: Find advice, information and inspiration to travel nook and corner of Guwahati.

Book Shops

Book Bank
Opposite Ghar, Motilal Nehru Road, Panbazar Guwahati- 781001
Phone: 0361-2604708

Bani Prokash Pvt. Ltd.

Shopping in Guwahati

Guwahati Shopping Malls: Shop around, get deals, discounts or buy products at a bargain prices.

While shopping in Assam, watch out for

Hand made toys made from clay, cork (pith), wood and bamboo and an admixture of cloth and mud

Silk fabric of various types like - Muga (the golden silk exclusive only to this state), Paat.

Handloom products like Laichampi (quilt-like material)

Cane and bamboo work

Decorative items in bell metal and brass

Furniture made of bamboo and cane

Tribal arts, including masks bhaonas, Products of bell metal,

Assam Tea There is

Entertainment in Guwahati

Guwahati Entertainment Centers: Explore and enjoy the traditional Music, theatres, cinema halls, dance, cultural programs and more.

Theaters

Pragjyoti Cinema

Maligaon, Guwahati- 781011
Phone: 0361-2570777; Mobile: 9864629158, 9864212253

Anupama Cinema
Maligaon, Guwahati- 781011
Phone: 0361-2570442

Anuradha Cinema

Bamunimaidan, Guwahati- 781021
Phone: 0361-2550374, 2552088

Apsara Cinema

Manipuri Basti, Guwahati- 781001
Phone: 0361-2517192, 2554002

Aruna Cinema

Tour Operators in Guwahati

Guwahati Tour Operators: Like to take a journey around Guwahati, find local tour operators in Guwahati.

Tour Operators

Huwani Axom Expedition
Bhangagarh, Guwahati- 7818101
Phone: Mobile: 9953456587, 9864085441

The Dimagalao Travels
#230, R. G.

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