The gateway city of Guwahati is an absolute must on the itinerary of any
visitor to to this part of the world. Its a commercial Hub for the entire
region and an entry point the world of wonders. This erstwhile capital of
Demon king 'Narakashura' of 'Pragjyotishpura' finds mention in the Great
Indian Epic 'Mahabharata'. It is also the ancient land of 'Kamarupa' from
which the present day name of Kamrup administrative district under which
Guwahati city comes was derived. "Kama-Rupa" was the land where
the Hindu god of Beauty, fertility and source of life was reborn. We
explored as many nooks and corners of this delightfully interesting city as
was possible in the four days that we were there. One can easily spend a
week here... with every day being a new experience in itself!
Notes (Guwahati: Eastern city of Pragjyotishpur)
The gateway to the North-Eastern States Guwahati is Situated on the
Southern Bank of the mighty Brahmaputra river the son of Brahma. A reference
of Guwahati has been mentioned in Kalika puran and Mahahbharata. In history,
Guwahati was identified as 'Pragjyotispura' meaning the 'light of the East
'. The Present Name Guwahati is apparently derived from 'Guwai' and 'Hatt'
that mean batalnut market. Dispur the capital of Assam is in the heart of
this city and it is a principal center of socio-culture , political ,
industrial , trade and commerce of the entire region . The largest Tea
Auction market in India lies in Guwahati.
Things to see in and around Guwahati are kamakhya temple, Basistha Ashram,
Kalakhetra, Umanda temple, State Zoo, and many more. And also visit to
Sualkuchi, the Manchester of Assam, Madan Kamdev, Hajo,a pilgrimage for both
Hindu & Muslim ,Pobitora National Park may also be some of the good
experiences.
