Guwahati is a renowned ancient urban city in Assam, and is called the Gateway of Northeast. It is located in the foothills of the Shillong Plateau and on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, making it a beautiful place. You must visit the historical and cultural places, temples, zoos, national parks, monasteries, beautiful small towns, temples, etc.
The Guwahati metro has a GDP of more than $1 billion. Important economic activities of the place include transportation, commerce, trade, education, tourism, real estate, cultural activities, recreation, research, and services. Guwahati is the major retail, marketing, and wholesale distribution center. Some of the essential industries and economic centers influencing the economy include Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, Guwahati Refinery, Numaligarh Refinery Limited, and retail outlets like Wills Lifestyle, Pantaloons, Big Bazaar, Levi Strauss & Co., etc.
Flight Information, Airport Services, and Connectivity
The Guwahati airport is officially known as the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, which serves both international and domestic passengers. The most important destinations include Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Dibrugarh, Agartala, Pune, Mumbai, Silchar, etc. Several renowned airlines operate from the airport, such as Air India, JetKonnect, Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and more.
The terminal has a capacity of 500 domestic passengers and 125 international passengers. Passenger movement in this airport is more than twenty lakh yearly. You will find government bus services, along with Guwahati Airport buses from the airport. The other modes of transport include car rental services and taxis.
More Information on Guwahati
The Guwahati Metropolitan is spread over 254 sq km, having a population of 1,498,659. The primary languages spoken are Assamese, Hindi, and English. The must-visit places of Guwahati are:
- Assam State Museum
- Pandu
- Guwahati Planetarium
- Manas National Park
- Kaziranga National Park
- Assam State Zoo
- Manas National Park
- Navagraha Temple
- Kamakhya Temple
- Bhubaneswari Temple
- Basistha Ashram
- Tawang
October to April is the best time to visit Guwahati.
