Guwahati is the gateway to North East India.
Although the capital of Assam is Dispur, Guwahati is the nerve centre for transiting further east to the other states popularly known as the 'Seven Sisters'. Dispur is a suburb of Guwahati.
Guwahati has many places to see. Some of these are:
1. Kamakhya Temple
2. Umananda Temple and Island
3. Guwahati Zoo
4. Vashishtha Ashram
5. Planetarium
6. ISKCON temple
7. State Museum
8. Bhuwaneswari temple
9. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (33kms)
Ghumakkad along with his Naval buddies (click to view all the travellers) could not visit all the spots. We bring you the glimpses of the places which we visited. Pictures will speak.
Memorial to Dr Bhupen Hazarika (8 Sep 1926 – 5 Nov 2011) was an Indian playback singer, lyricist, musician, singer, poet and film-maker from Assam. Following few pictures were taken from our moving car. Please ignore the crossing electric wires in the frames.
Lachit Borphukan defended Assam from Mughal onslaught in 1671. A statue has been erected in his memory in River Brahmaputra. From 1999 onwards the Best Cadet in National Defence Academy (NDA) Pune is awarded a Gold Medal in Lachit's name.
Brahmaputra River Cruise
A must for tourists. Tickets must be booked in advance.
The cruise boat has a dance floor with DJ. Tourists irrespective of age flock to the floor! Reminded us of the River Cruise in Goa.
Kamakhya Temple
The icon of Guwahati. Ancient Kamakhya Temple was originally built by Kamarupa Dynasty the Varmans (350-650), and later became the seat of Shaivite Tantrikism during Pala Dynasty. It could appropriately be called the "Seat of Tantrikism". Readers may browse Wikipedia for details.
Located atop Nilachal Hill.
We also saw four legged visitors in the temple!
That's all about Guwahati. Our next destination will be Manas National Park. One thing that strikes you in Guwahati is the use of bamboos. You saw the boat jetty made of bamboos. Wall plants hung in bamboos and so on. See bamboo handicrafts below.
Did the pictures speak? Do tell us.
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- Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Animesh Bhowmick/ 9th April 2019/ hbindia@gmail.com
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Although the capital of Assam is Dispur, Guwahati is the nerve centre for transiting further east to the other states popularly known as the 'Seven Sisters'. Dispur is a suburb of Guwahati.
Guwahati has many places to see. Some of these are:
1. Kamakhya Temple
2. Umananda Temple and Island
3. Guwahati Zoo
4. Vashishtha Ashram
5. Planetarium
6. ISKCON temple
7. State Museum
8. Bhuwaneswari temple
9. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (33kms)
Ghumakkad along with his Naval buddies (click to view all the travellers) could not visit all the spots. We bring you the glimpses of the places which we visited. Pictures will speak.
A must for tourists. Tickets must be booked in advance.
The icon of Guwahati. Ancient Kamakhya Temple was originally built by Kamarupa Dynasty the Varmans (350-650), and later became the seat of Shaivite Tantrikism during Pala Dynasty. It could appropriately be called the "Seat of Tantrikism". Readers may browse Wikipedia for details.
Stay connected.
Thanks for browsing.
- Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Animesh Bhowmick/ 9th April 2019/ hbindia@gmail.com
#Assam #Brahmaputra #gatewaytothenortheast #Guwahati #IndianNavyVeterans #kamakhyatemple #NavyBuddies #NavyReunion #NorthEastIndia #rivercruise #BhupenHazarika #lachitborphukan #ghumakkadharsh #ghumakkadhb
An enchanting account! The eye for detail in the amazing pictures and the narrative makes it so compelling! Guwahati comes alive! :) Thank you and Animesh for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks much Lalita. Would love to carry your narrative in your unmatched style of writing 🙏
DeleteThank you Harsh for the interesting narrative as usual. To many more travels and narratives.
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DeleteNice sir I will travel
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DeleteOh! the sunset, Kamakhya, Umananda, Ganeshguri... the blog brought back beautiful guwaGuwa memories. Can't wait to visit the place again. Thank you for such beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks much Prof. Appreciate.
ReplyDeleteNice photos. Reminded us of our nostalgic stay at Barapani, Meghalaya and visit to Gujarati. In case you visit Tezpur the ladies will love Assam Silk sarees.
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DeleteSir,namaste,really good sir
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DeleteExcellent does not rightly describes your efforts but photographs speaks by its vibrant of focus, contrast, light and shade and above all the spirit of the moment. Awaiting for Manaas. Greatjob.
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DeleteNice pics sir. Every place has its own specialty, but you need to see it, feel it and enjoy it. So far, i didn't had the opportunity to visit. But, your pictures and explanation made me see it virtually. Thanks sir.
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DeleteVery nice . Have a nice reunion.
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DeleteNice Trip Beautiful places Thanks for sharing
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DeleteGreat Coverage Of Gauhati, Kamakshi Temple & Tour participants in their Jovial moods., with Beautiful Clips& elaborate info... Thanks to you both Bhaumicda & Bhargavji for the efforts put in.... Special para about Food would have added to the Taste too..
ReplyDeleteThanks RBD. Foodie experiences will follow in subsequent stories
DeleteFortunate, to see those beautiful places through your lens!!Thank you for posting such amazing stories Sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks much Rashmi for your feedback.
DeleteNE is full of diversity and is developing fast..most states should ideally have a different time zone..people are simple but live for today..the fun is to travel beyond Gauwhati. .
ReplyDeleteGreat account...
Thanks Deepak. Yes, one needs another week to explore further East!
ReplyDeleteUncle, Pranam. Nice t-shirt at Alfresco Grand. :). Cheers to all your buddies of 45 years. All of us truly aspire for that. Always an inspiration. Regards, Soumitra
ReplyDeleteThat tee shirt is my favourite 👍 Thanks for writing. Friends like you keep us going 🙏
DeleteGreat pix as usual, Harsh! It must have hurt your photographer's eye to see the many electrical wires spoiling the views of historic buildings! You have presented some beautiful sunrise shots, the illuminations of the gorgeous Kamakhya temple, fascinating facts like one half of a road being part of Assam and one half in Meghalaya, and the use of bamboo for the boat jetty, handicrafts and so on. A broad canvas of Assam's cultural and traditional heritage.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Trixie. Yes, had I been on foot, would have got cleaner shots in the crowded city!
DeleteThe river cruise down the Brahmaputra looks so exciting too!
ReplyDeleteIt is a must do for tourists. But one needs to book the cruise tickets in advance. Thanks for writing.
ReplyDeleteHi harsh, just came back from Tenneriffe. Looks you had a wonderfull time in Assam.Nice and informative pics.Can be a destination for Jamghat 51. !!!!!!!!!!!!Kep going.
ReplyDeleteThanks much Pramod. More stories will follow soon. NE India has its own charm 👍
DeleteWhether you're a nature enthusiast, a culture buff, or an adventure seeker, the Northeast has something to offer. From trekking in the Khasi hills to exploring the living root bridges of Meghalaya, the options are diverse and thrilling.
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