TEMPLES, RIVER, CULTURE AND WILDLIFE OF ASSAM, NEAR YOUR STAY
Perched on Nilachal Hill, Kamakhya Temple is one of the most revered Shakti Peethas in India and the spiritual heart of Guwahati. Pilgrims and visitors come for darshan, the hilltop setting and the temple's rich traditions. It is the best-known sight in the city and a natural first stop for guests staying at Majestic Inn.
The mighty Brahmaputra flows through the heart of Guwahati. Walk along the riverfront, watch the sunset over the water, or take a short ferry ride to Umananda, a small temple island in the middle of the river, often called Peacock Island. It is a calm and memorable way to spend an evening.
The Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden is one of the largest zoos in Northeast India, set among green hills and shaded walkways. It is a good outing for families and nature lovers, with a wide variety of animals, birds and plants native to Assam and the region.
Sualkuchi is a famous weaving village on the north bank of the Brahmaputra, known for its traditional Assam silk, including golden muga silk. You can watch weavers at their looms, learn about the craft and shop for authentic silk mekhela chadors and fabrics.
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is well known for having one of the highest densities of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros in the world, along with rich birdlife and open grassland. A jeep safari here is a highlight for wildlife lovers visiting Guwahati.