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UMANANDA TEMPLE
The Umananda Temple in Guwahati, Assam is the smallest inhabited riverine island in the world. Also, known as the “Peacock Island’, this place attracts scores of both tourists and locals alike.
KAMAKHYA TEMPLE
The Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati is one of the oldest and biggest of the 51 Shaktipeeths. Dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, the temple is of major importance to the Hindus and acts as a centrepiece for tantric practitioners.
POBITORA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Known as “Miniature Kaziranga”, the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular tourist destinations for those living in and outside of Assam.
DEEPOR BEEL
About 17 kms away from Guwahati, Deepor Beel, also spelt as Dipor Bil, is one of the major tourist attractions and commonly visited picnic places in Assam.
ASSAM STATE MUSEUM
Established in 1940, the Assam State Museum in Guwahati is one of the biggest multipurpose museums in the country which exhibit a rich variety of artifacts, crafts and history.
ASSAM STATE ZOO
The Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden stretches over an area of 432 acres, making it the largest zoo of North East India.
GUWAHATI PLANETARIUM
The Guwahati Planetarium is the only planetarium in Assam as well as the entire North east region. Established in 1994, the place is famous for its astronomical endeavours.
NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE
This ancient Hindu temple is settled in the Chitrasal Hill, and known for being the only grahapujan temple in Guwahati.
KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK
Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Kaziranga National Park is globally known for being the home of the Great Indian one horned rhinoceros, a rare and endangered species.