Destination Guwahati

DestinationGuwahati, India

Guwahati, the largest city in the Indian state of Assam, serves as a major gateway to the northeastern region of India. It is situated on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra River.

Guwahati

Population and Ranking

  • Population: As of the 2021 census, Guwahati has an estimated population of over 1 million.
  • Ranking: Guwahati ranks among the top 50 cities in India in terms of population.

Surrounding Cities

  • Dispur: Capital of Assam, located within Guwahati.
  • Shillong: Approximately 100 km away, known as the "Scotland of the East."
  • Tezpur: Around 180 km away, known for its historical sites and natural beauty.
  • Jorhat: Approximately 300 km away, an important cultural and commercial center.

Guwahati

Top Hotels

  1. Taj Vivanta: Luxury hotel offering top-notch amenities and river views.
  2. Radisson Blu Hotel: Known for its elegant rooms and modern facilities.
  3. Novotel Guwahati GS Road: Offers comfortable accommodations with a rooftop pool.
  4. Hotel Dynasty: A blend of luxury and comfort located in the city center.
  5. Vivanta Guwahati: Known for its hospitality and contemporary design.

Nearest Colleges

  • Gauhati University: One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Assam.
  • Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG): Renowned for its engineering and technology programs.
  • Cotton University: Known for its arts, science, and commerce programs.
  • Assam Engineering College: Offers various engineering courses.

Shopping Areas

  • Fancy Bazaar: Famous for its wide range of products including garments, electronics, and local handicrafts.
  • GS Road: Hosts several malls like City Centre Mall, Central Mall, and Dona Planet.
  • Paltan Bazaar: Known for electronics, books, and a variety of local shops.

Local Foods

  • Assamese Thali: A platter featuring rice, dal, khar, tenga, pitika, and various curries.
  • Khar: A traditional dish made with raw papaya, pulses, and a unique alkali ingredient.
  • Masor Tenga: A tangy fish curry made with tomatoes and lemon.
  • Pithas: Traditional Assamese rice cakes, often sweet and filled with jaggery and coconut.
  • Bamboo Shoot Pickle: A popular local delicacy.

Celebrations

  • Bihu: The most important festival in Assam, celebrating the Assamese New Year in mid-April, with dance, music, and feasts.
  • Durga Puja: Celebrated with grandeur, particularly in the Bengali community.
  • Ambubachi Mela: A significant festival at the Kamakhya Temple, celebrating the fertility of the earth.

Demographic Data

  • Languages: Assamese (primary), Bengali, Hindi, and English.
  • Major Religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity.

Hindi Information and Symbols

गुवाहाटी, भारत

आबादी और रैंकिंग

  • आबादी: 2021 की जनगणना के अनुसार, गुवाहाटी की अनुमानित आबादी 10 लाख से अधिक है।
  • रैंकिंग: गुवाहाटी भारत के शीर्ष 50 शहरों में से एक है।

आसपास के शहर

  • दिसपुर: असम की राजधानी, जो गुवाहाटी में स्थित है।
  • शिलॉन्ग: लगभग 100 किमी दूर, जिसे "पूर्व का स्कॉटलैंड" कहा जाता है।
  • तेजपुर: लगभग 180 किमी दूर, अपने ऐतिहासिक स्थलों और प्राकृतिक सुंदरता के लिए प्रसिद्ध।
  • जोरहाट: लगभग 300 किमी दूर, एक महत्वपूर्ण सांस्कृतिक और वाणिज्यिक केंद्र।

शीर्ष होटल

  1. ताज विवांता
  2. रैडिसन ब्लू होटल
  3. नोवोटेल गुवाहाटी जीएस रोड
  4. होटल डाइनेस्टी
  5. विवांता गुवाहाटी

निकटतम कॉलेज

  • गौहाटी विश्वविद्यालय
  • भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान गुवाहाटी (आईआईटीजी)
  • कॉटन विश्वविद्यालय
  • असम इंजीनियरिंग कॉलेज

खरीदारी के क्षेत्र

  • फैंसी बाजार
  • जीएस रोड
  • पलटन बाजार

स्थानीय भोजन

  • असमी थाली
  • खार
  • मासोर टेंगा
  • पिथा
  • बांस का अचार

उत्सव

  • बिहू
  • दुर्गा पूजा
  • अम्बुबाची मेला