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6 Places to Visit in Guwahati (2026): Tourist Spots, Timings & Entry Fees

Guwahati, on the Brahmaputra, is where most Northeast trips start, and it's worth a day of its own. Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill is one of India's most important Shakti peeths; Umananda sits on a small river island reached by ferry; and Basistha is a quiet ashram temple on the city's edge. Half-day trips go to the rhinos at Pobitora, the pilgrim town of Hajo and Chandubi Lake.

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  1. 1.Kamakhya Temple

    Nilachal Hill, Guwahati

    Kamakhya Temple's beehive-shaped shikhara on Nilachal Hill, Guwahati

    Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill is one of India's most important Shakti Peethas and the most visited temple in the Northeast. Timings, the ₹501 special darshan, queues, dress code, Ambubachi and how to reach it from the airport.

    Timings
    About 5:30 am to evening, with a break of about 1–2:30 pm (check the official site)
    Entry fee
    Free general darshan; special darshan ₹501 per person, booked online
    Distance
    About 8 km from Guwahati city centre; about 20 km from the airport
    Time needed
    2–4 hours on a normal day, much longer on festival days
    Best time
    October–April; weekday mornings for shorter queues

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  2. 2.Umananda Temple

    Umananda (Peacock) Island, Guwahati

    Umananda island in the Brahmaputra at Guwahati

    Umananda is a Shiva temple on a small island in the middle of the Brahmaputra at Guwahati, reached only by ferry. Here are the temple and ferry timings, the fare, the ghat to board at and the best time to go.

    Timings
    About 5:30 am–6 pm; ferries run roughly 7 am–5 pm
    Entry fee
    Free; government ferry about ₹20–40 return, private boats more
    Distance
    Ferry from Uzan Bazar (Kachari) Ghat, about 10 minutes across
    Time needed
    1.5–2 hours with the ferry
    Best time
    October–March; avoid high water in the monsoon

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  3. 3.Basistha Temple

    Beltola, Guwahati

    The red shikhara of Basistha Temple in Guwahati

    Basistha Temple, also called Basistha Ashram, is a Shiva temple on the edge of Guwahati linked to the sage Vasistha, with streams running through a forested campus. Timings, history, how to reach and what to expect.

    Timings
    About 6–7 am to 9 pm
    Entry fee
    Free
    Distance
    About 13–14 km from Guwahati railway station
    Time needed
    1–1.5 hours
    Best time
    October–April; Shivaratri for festival crowds

    Basistha Temple: full guide, how to reach and tips →

  4. 4.Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

    Morigaon district, near Guwahati

    One-horned rhino in the grassland of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

    Pobitora has the highest density of one-horned rhinos in the world and is the closest place to Guwahati to see them, about an hour and a half away. Safari timings, rough costs, distance and the best time to go.

    Timings
    About 7 am–4 pm; jeep safaris through the day, elephant rides early morning
    Entry fee
    About ₹50 for Indians; jeep and elephant safaris charged separately
    Distance
    About 40–50 km from Guwahati, 1.5 hours by road
    Time needed
    Half a day, or a day trip from Guwahati
    Best time
    November–March (closed in the monsoon)

    Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary: full guide, how to reach and tips →

  5. 5.Hajo

    Kamrup, north bank of the Brahmaputra

    Hayagriva Madhava temple on Monikut hill at Hajo, Assam

    Hajo, across the Brahmaputra from Guwahati, is a pilgrimage town sacred to Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims: the Hayagriva Madhava temple and the Poa Mecca shrine. Timings, distance and how to combine it with Sualkuchi.

    Timings
    Hayagriva Madhava temple about 6 am–7 pm; Poa Mecca about 6 am–8 pm
    Entry fee
    Free
    Distance
    About 30 km from Guwahati, 1 hour by road
    Time needed
    Half a day with Sualkuchi
    Best time
    October–March

    Hajo: full guide, how to reach and tips →

  6. 6.Chandubi Lake

    Kamrup district, near the Meghalaya border

    Chandubi Lake surrounded by forest near Guwahati

    Chandubi is a forest-ringed lake about 60 km from Guwahati, formed by the great earthquake of 1897. Boating, lakeside camping, the drive from Guwahati and the best months to go.

    Timings
    Daylight hours
    Entry fee
    Small local fee; boating charged separately
    Distance
    About 60–65 km from Guwahati, 2–3 hours by road
    Time needed
    A full day, or an overnight camp
    Best time
    November–February

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Best time to visit Guwahati

October to April is dry and comfortable. Kamakhya's Ambubachi Mela is in June, when the temple closes for three days and draws very large crowds. Pobitora is best from November to March.

How to reach Guwahati

Guwahati's airport (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International) and railway station connect to most Indian cities. The airport is about 20 km from the city centre.

See Guwahati with a local team

Private trips with a driver, hotels and permits arranged, built around the places above.

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Guwahati: frequently asked questions

How many days are enough for Guwahati?+

One day covers Kamakhya, Umananda and Basistha. Add a day for Pobitora, Hajo or Chandubi Lake.

What are the Kamakhya Temple timings?+

The temple usually opens early morning and closes at night, with a break in the afternoon. Queues are long on weekends and festival days; check the day's timings locally.

Can I see rhinos near Guwahati?+

Yes, at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, about 40–50 km from the city, on a jeep or elephant safari.

Is Guwahati worth a stop before Shillong or Kaziranga?+

Yes. A day for Kamakhya and the Brahmaputra fits easily at the start or end of a Meghalaya, Kaziranga or Arunachal trip.

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