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What are the top activities to be done in the city of Guwahati?

The city of Guwahati is perfectly stretched across the Brahmaputra River and at the very first glance, it is a very impressive area to be visited. Anybody interested in going deep into this concrete urban jungle will be able to enjoy a significant number of rewards. Right from the visiting of remarkable temples to the sunset cruises on the Brahmaputra, this city has been highly successful in mesmerizing individuals by providing the best possible experiences.

Following are the best activities that you can involve yourself into the city of Guwahati in addition to booking your room in the Guwahati resort

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1. Seeking blessings at Kamakhya Temple: One of the most important spiritual activities that you can go for in the city of Guwahati is to seek blessings at the Kamakhya temple. Visiting the mystical temple to offer prayers to the Goddess and seeking her blessings is one of the beautiful things that you will be doing in the city and this is a very important place to be taken into account for your travel itinerary. 

2. Visiting the State Assam Museum: Another very important thing to be done in the city of Guwahati is to visit the Assam State Museum to eventually get a glimpse into the ancient AHOM culture. This place is perfectly inclusive of the impressive colonial buildings that will mesmerize you with its extensive collection of tribal artworks and sculptures including the coins. Visiting this place to get a glimpse of the Assam textile is advisable for people to learn more about this place very successfully.

3. Boating at Dighalipukhri Park Lake: Another very interesting activity that you can carry out in this particular city is boating because this is one of the popular things to be done. If you are very much interested in going inside your visit with the vibrant annual event of Rangalli being done over here then definitely you should plan your trip accordingly so that you can enjoy a lot and further have the best possible experience in this city.

4. Going for relaxation at the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden: Another very important and interesting activity you can carry out in this particular city is to go for relaxation at the State Zoo and Botanical Garden because this place is perfectly situated in between the reserved forest. This is a delightful place where you can enjoy Indigenous animals like one-horn Indian rhinoceros, leopards, and golden langurs which will provide you with a very perfect experience in itself. 

5. Boat ride at the Umananda Temple: Another very beautiful activity that you can go for in the city of Guwahati is to visit this particular temple and preferring to go for the early morning boat ride is a very good idea. Since this temple is located on Peacock Island in the middle of the Brahmaputra, this is dedicated to Lord Shiva which is the main reason that you need to visit this place with the help of a boat ride. This place is one of the most iconic places that you need to visit in this city to enjoy a lot.

6. Losing yourself in Sualkuchi: This is another very beautiful place that you need to visit in this city because this place seems like a place that directly comes out of a folk tale and visiting the traditional viewer's village in this particular case is one of the most exquisite things to be done. This place is perfectly ornamented in traditional silk and comes with a very beautiful story which every visitor must focus on learning about. This is a very important area to be taken into account from the perspective of tourism

7. Exploring the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra: This is another very beautiful and important place to be taken into account which is highly recommended to be visited in the city of Guwahati. This is an institution that was set up with the motive of preserving and promoting the culture along with the artistic output of the north-east region. This place comes with a significant number of attractions that have been highly successful in showcasing the Assam style of architecture and this also has an open-air theatre that will be putting up regular cultural events. This place comes with a museum and contemporary art exhibits which makes it very popular among individuals.

8. Remaining mesmerized at the Guwahati Planetarium: Planning a visit to this particular area is a very good idea and basically, this is a treat for the entire family especially for the kids. This is highly recommended to be visited because the daily stargazing sessions being undertaken over here will provide you with the opportunity to witness the night sky and enjoy a lot. Curious minds must focus on visiting this place to know more about space, stars, and planets in a very systematic approach. 

9. Planning to enjoy the sunset cruise at the Brahmaputra: Another very enjoyable activity that you can carry out in the city of Guwahati is to go for a relaxing sunset cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra along with it you can also go for enjoying the music and dinner by witnessing the sun going deep. You can also witness the river shows along with lights coming on the bustling market of the city with prominent buildings of the city to enjoy a lot.

10. Visiting the Gateway of Assam: Another very important area that you need to take into account from the perspective of tourism is the Gateway of Assam because this place is a bridge that perfectly supports road and railway traffic and is one of the iconic places to be taken into account. 

In addition to the above-mentioned places, you should also plan a visit to the local street food areas so that you can perfectly enjoy crispy and spicy food items which will provide you with the best satisfaction for your taste buds. Further, staying in the Guwahati resort is a very good idea for individuals so that everyone will be able to have the best trip in this city along with a mesmerizing experience. 



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