Guwahati, the capital city of Assam, and its nearby areas has not only undergone rapid urbanization but is still a venue holding brilliant architectural masterpieces of the ancient times

Guwahati, the capital city of Assam, and its nearby areas has not only undergone rapid urbanization but is still a venue holding brilliant architectural masterpieces of the ancient times

Here are 10 historically rich places to visit around Guwahati-

Here are 10 historically rich places to visit around Guwahati-

1. Madan Kamdev Temple, Katanipara The Dewangiri hillock holds a rich testament of the bygone days of Assam as scattered all around here are sculptural figures of gods, goddesses, animals, birds, humans and floral carvings

1. Madan Kamdev Temple, Katanipara The Dewangiri hillock holds a rich testament of the bygone days of Assam as scattered all around here are sculptural figures of gods, goddesses, animals, birds, humans and floral carvings

2. Haygriv Madhab Temple, Hajo Situated atop the Monikut Hill, this stone temple having an image of Lord Hayagriva Madhava is believed to be constructed by King Raghudev Narayan of the Koch dynasty in 1583

2. Haygriv Madhab Temple, Hajo Situated atop the Monikut Hill, this stone temple having an image of Lord Hayagriva Madhava is believed to be constructed by King Raghudev Narayan of the Koch dynasty in 1583

3. Poa Mecca, Hajo This mosque locate atop Garurachal Hill which is the tomb of renowned saint Pir Ghiyasuddin Auliya was built in 1657 by Sujauddin Muhammad Shah at the time of reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan

3. Poa Mecca, Hajo This mosque locate atop Garurachal Hill which is the tomb of renowned saint Pir Ghiyasuddin Auliya was built in 1657 by Sujauddin Muhammad Shah at the time of reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan

4. Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati One of the most famous temples of India located on Nilachal Hill, which is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, is a historically as well as a spiritually rich place too

4. Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati One of the most famous temples of India located on Nilachal Hill, which is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, is a historically as well as a spiritually rich place too

5. Umananda Island, Guwahati The smallest riverine island of the world is a beautiful place steeped in history where you can travel in weekends to beat blues away and admire the scenic beauty of Guwahati

5. Umananda Island, Guwahati The smallest riverine island of the world is a beautiful place steeped in history where you can travel in weekends to beat blues away and admire the scenic beauty of Guwahati

6. Surya Pahar, Goalpara This hilly terrain which is an abundant place rich in natural beauty has 99,999 Shivalingas believed to be engraved by Ved Vyasa and build a second Kashi

6. Surya Pahar, Goalpara This hilly terrain which is an abundant place rich in natural beauty has 99,999 Shivalingas believed to be engraved by Ved Vyasa and build a second Kashi

7. Chanda’s Merghar, Chaygaon This place which is associated with the mythological story attached to a merchant named Chanda Saudagar and his son Lakhindar and his daughter-in-law Beula has ruins of ancient times along with numerous Shivalingas of old age

7. Chanda’s Merghar, Chaygaon This place which is associated with the mythological story attached to a merchant named Chanda Saudagar and his son Lakhindar and his daughter-in-law Beula has ruins of ancient times along with numerous Shivalingas of old age

8. Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Samadhi Kshetra, Guwahati The place where eminent singer Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was cremated is a beautiful scenic spot located at the busy Jalukbari area of Guwahati

8. Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Samadhi Kshetra, Guwahati The place where eminent singer Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was cremated is a beautiful scenic spot located at the busy Jalukbari area of Guwahati

9. Saraighat War Memorial Park, North Guwahati This Park is at Agyathuri on the northern bank of river Brahmaputra and it has been constructed for preservation and promotion of the memories associated with the Battle of Saraighat which took place in the year 1671 A.D.

9. Saraighat War Memorial Park, North Guwahati This Park is at Agyathuri on the northern bank of river Brahmaputra and it has been constructed for preservation and promotion of the memories associated with the Battle of Saraighat which took place in the year 1671 A.D.

10. Mahabahu Brahmaputra Heritage Centre, Guwahati This popular tourism spot of the city is located on the Itakhuli hillock from where the legendary Lachit Barphukan surveyed the battle with the Mughal army, and despite him being unwell, led a charge with his men for the decisive attack against the Mughals

10. Mahabahu Brahmaputra Heritage Centre, Guwahati This popular tourism spot of the city is located on the Itakhuli hillock from where the legendary Lachit Barphukan surveyed the battle with the Mughal army, and despite him being unwell, led a charge with his men for the decisive attack against the Mughals

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