Tour Packages for Guwahati
Formerly known as Pragjyotishpur or the 'City of Eastern Light', Guwahati in an important tourist destination in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. Guwahati derives its name from two Assamese words, 'Guwa' meaning Arcea Nut and 'Haat' meaning Market. Guwahati was also believed to be the birthplace of Kamadeva, God of Love, i.e., ancient Kamarupa. Set amidst the scenic hills of the eastern Himalayas and girdled by the mighty Brahmaputra River, Guwahati is a beautiful hill city. Guwahati is famous for its vast and enchanting tea gardens spreading exotic aroma in the air all around Guwahati. Guwahati has also emerged as the largest tea-auctioning centre in the world. Go on tour packages for Guwahati, which is virtually a gateway to the seven sisters of the northeast. Enjoy a fascinating Guwahati tour and discover its scenic beauty and a colorful and vibrant culture with Tour Packages for India. Tour Packages for India offers you an exciting range of tour packages for Guwahati.
Location of Guwahati
Guwahati, the largest city of the northeast, lies on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River at an elevation of 55 m above the sea level, in Assam. Guwahati extends between the latitude 26°10' N and the longitude 91° 45' E. Guwahati has an airport and is well connected by air with major cities of India. Guwahati is also well connected by rail and road with major cities of Northeast and West Bengal.
Things to Do in Guwahati
Besides basking in the natural beauty and touring the scenic locales of Guwahati, you can also go on excursion tour packages to Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Pabitora, Hajo, Chandubi, Madan Kamdev, Sualkuchi, Tezpur and Barpeta with the tour packages of Guwahati. On your Guwahati tour, you would love to visit the Kamakhya Temple, Shiva Temple of Umananda, Vashistha Ashram, Guwahati Zoo, State Museum, Anthropological Museum, Forest Museum, Cottage Industries Museum, Guwahati Planetarium and Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra among many other attractions of Guwahati. One should always try to go on tour packages for Guwahati during the festival time to witness the fun and excitement amongst the locals. Important festivals of Guwahati are Majuli Festival from 21st to 24th November, Elephant Festival from 11th to 17th February, Brahmaputra Beach Festival, Dehing Patkai Festival from 16th to 19th January, Tea Festival, Bohag Bihu in the month of April and Rangoli Utsav from 28th to 30th April. Shopping trip of the city can add more pleasure to your tour packages for Guwahati. Guwahati is famous for Bamboo and Cane products; Muga, Pat and Endi Silks and Cottons; Woolen Shawls and Caps; Wall Hangings and Naga and Manipuri Jackets. The famous shopping destinations in Guwahati are Fancy Bazaar, Pan Bazaar, Ulubari, Ganeshavri and GNB Road.
