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Kolkata with North East India Tour Package – Famous Bridge City in India – Scotland of East - Package Overview

Kolkata with North East India Tour Package – Famous Bridge City in India – Scotland of East

Kolkata with North East India Tour Package: Overview

Kolkata is very famous Bridge city which is the capital of India's West Bengal state which provides numerous joys in your holiday. Holiday Travel India creates much demanded package of Kolkata with Northeast India.  Package gets starts from Kolkata and cover Kolkata as well as Guwahati, Shillong and Cherrapunji with their famous excursion.  Kolkata with Northeast India package will helps you to know secret of Bengal and Assam.  

What is Unique in Kolkata with North East India Tour Package and why?

Holiday Travel India makes a unique combination of Kolkata with northeast India tour package which makes new experience in your tour holiday.  In this package we involve Kolkata with famous destination of Northeast which is Guwahati, Shillong and Cherrapunji with their famous excursion and provide chance to involve in culture, tradition and to taste cuisines of Bengal and Assam.  In this package we provide proper guideline and make arrangements of Accommodation, Ac vehicle and lots of Activities included in this package.  

Kolkata with North East India Tour Package: Highlights

  • Good to see variety of flower from across the world in Botanical garden of Kolkata

  • Famous Gateway of Kolkata: Howrah Bridge

  • Famous founder of the worldwide Buddhist association

  • Beautiful and adventurous cave in Cherrapunji: Mawsmai Cave

  • Natural Wonder of North east: Elephant Fall

  • Fantastic man-made Bride in Cherrapunji: Double Decker Root Bridge

  • Asia's largest Museum of Indigenous Cultures: Don bosco museum Shillong

  • One of the most amazing places: Butterfly Museum in Shillong

  • Most sacred Hindu Shrines of India: Kamakhya Devi Temple in Guwahati

  • One of the major attractions on Brahmaputra River: River Cruise

Kolkata with North East India Tour Package – Famous Bridge City in India – Scotland of East - Package Inclusion

Kolkata with North East India Tour Package: Inclusion

  • Comfortable Stay for 09 Nights

  • Stay is on Twin sharing basis in the Preferred Hotel Category

  • Breakfast and Dinner

  • 02 Night stay with sightseeing at Kolkata

  • 03 Night stay with sightseeing in Shillong

  • 02 Night stay with sightseeing in Cherrapunji

  • 02 Nights stay with sightseeing in Guwahati

  • Exclusive private vehicle 10 days for transfers & sight seeing

  • Parking, Driver hault and Toll tax

  • Inclusive of all taxes

Kolkata with North East India Tour Package: Exclusion

  • Any airfare, bus fare and railway fare

  • Lunch

  • Personal Expense

  • Gst tax

  • Any medical emergency

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Kolkata with North East India Tour Package – Famous Bridge City in India – Scotland of East - Package Itinerary

Arrive at Kolkata airport or railway station and you will be transfer to hotel. After completing check in process you may have rest some hour at your leisure and you may have lunch at same hotel. After lunch you will taken towards some interesting sightseeing to explore Kolkata which includes Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, Japanese Buddhist temples and Kalighat Temple. By the evening you will return back to hotel and overnight stay with diner at Kolkata hotel

Meals: Dinner

Lunch: Served at same hotel

After breakfast start your day by visit Hsuan Tsang Chinese Buddhist Temple, Myanmar Temple, Visit the Marble Palace mansion to see the paintings and statues, the Jain Temple, Dakshineswar Hindu Temple - 12 Shiva shrines, Belur Math a temple complex and headquarters of a Monastic Order that is Hindu in origin. After that you may have lunch at any nearest Restaurant and then continue your tour towards Kolkata Market for shopping. By the evening you will come back to hotel and overnight stay with dinner at Kolkata

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Lunch: Served at same hotel

After breakfast check out from hotel and you will drop to Kolkata airport to take a flight for Guwahati. Guwahati is popular tourist attraction for its temple. Upon arrival Guwahati airport meet with our representative and they will proceed you towards Shillong, which is known as Scotland of east. From Guwahati it is 98 km away and it takes 3.5 Hours to reach Shillong. Upon arrival check in to hotel and rest of the day free at your leisure and overnight stay with dinner at Shillong hotel

Meals: Breakast and Dinner

Lunch: Served at any nearest restaurant

After breakfast start your day by visiting such famous and most lovable places of Shillong which includes Shillong Peak which provide panoramic view of environment and enjoy horse riding on the top of peak, later move towards water fall Rappelling at Elephant Falls. After that you may have lunch at any nearest restaurant, later you will visit some more places of Shillong which includes Kynshi River and experience Kayaking activity, later move towards Wards Lake. By the evening come back to hotel and overnight stay with dinner at Shillong hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Lunch: Served at any nearest restaurant

 

After breakfast you will drive towards some famous attraction of Shillong where you can enjoy your rest of the day while perform some activities of Shillong which includes Angling at Dawki which is 81 km from Shillong, later move towards River Rafting activity at Ranikor river which is very famous in Meghalaya state. After rafting you may have lunch at any nearest Restaurant. After lunch you will visit Golf view to experience golfing in Shillong. By the evening return back to hotel and overnight stay with dinner at Shillong hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Lunch: Served at any nearest restaurant

On sixth day you will proceed towards Cherrapunji which is 53 km away from Shillong. Upon arrival check in to hotel and visit some attractive excursion of Cherrapunji which includes Nohkalikai Falls and experience legend story behind fall, visit Mawsmai Cave, Dainthlen Falls. After sightseeing you may have lunch at Halari restaurant. Later visit some more important excursion which includes Khoh Ramhah. By the evening you will visit Eco Park and enjoy your evening at park.  Return back to hotel and overnight stay with dinner at Cherrapunji hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Lunch: Served at Halari Restaurant

After breakfast start your day by visit well known Asia’s cleanest village, spend your quality time in famous village, after that you may have lunch at any nearest food point in village. Later you will visit to explore Seven Sisters Falls which is known as fourth highest waterfalls in India. You may enjoy bath at waterfall. Return back to hotel and overnight stay with dinner at Cherrapunji hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Lunch: Served at any nearest food zone in Village

After breakfast proceed to Guwahati which is 147 km away from Cherrapunji. Upon arrival check in to Guwahati hotel and relax some hour at your leisure. After Lunch at same hotel, you will visit to explore some famous excursion of largest city of Assam which includes Shankerdev Kalakestra which is a place where Assamese history and culture presents. After that visit Kamakhya Temple, Assam State Museum, Guwahati Planetarium, by the evening we offer you a Golden sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River. In the evening return back to hotel and overnight stay with dinner at Guwahati hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Lunch: Served at same hotel

After breakfast start your day by visit some more famous sightseeing of Guwahati which includes Hajo, it is an ancient pilgrimage center of Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist people. After that you will visit Umananda Island which is known as smallest river island in the world. Later you will visit nearest restaurant for lunch. After lunch you have some more time to explore Guwahati by visit Accoland theme park which is 21 km away from city center, enjoy your half day at theme park. By the evening return back to hotel and overnight stay with dinner at Guwahati hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Lunch: Served at any nearest Restaurant

After breakfast check out from hotel and you will drop to Guwahati airport or railway station for onwards journey. Tour gets end with lots of memory

Meals: Breakfast 

Kolkata with North East India Tour Package – Famous Bridge City in India – Scotland of East - Package Other Details

Hotels included in this package

Accommodation Kolkata

Standard Hotel: Hotel 233 Park Street: TA Rank (4.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Deluxe Hotel: Hotel Casa Fortuna: TA Rank (4.0) - Certificate of Excellence

Luxury Hotel: Taj Bengal Hotel: TA Rank (4.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Shillong

Standard Hotel: Cafe Shillong Bed & Breakfast: TA Rank (4.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Deluxe Hotel: Royal Heritage Tripura Castle: TA Rank (4.0) - Certificate of Excellence

Luxury Hotel: Ri Kynjai: TA Rank (4.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Guwahati

Standard Hotel: Brahmaputra Jungle Resort: TA Rank (4.0) - Certificate of Excellence

Deluxe Hotel: Rains Inn: TA Rank (4.0) - Certificate of Excellence

Luxury Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati: TA Rank (4.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Places to visit in Kolkata

Sunderbans Tiger Reserve

Sunderbans, the world’s largest delta and mangrove swamp, is formed by the merging of three rivers- the Ganga, the Brahmaputra and the Meghna- and has a 2,585 sq km wildlife sanctuary that extends into Bangladesh. The Wildlife Sanctuary, which is the world’s largest estuarine sanctuary, has some of India’s most interesting wildlife, and is worth a visit. Spreading over a series of densely forested islands and saline water channels, Sunderbans is home to spotted deer, wild pigs, monkeys, herons, kingfishers, white bellied eagles and over 200 Royal Bengal tigers.

Botanical garden

State cultivation of a variety of crops from across the world. Situated at a convenient distance of 8 km away from the city, the gardens cover an area of around 273 acres. The Kolkata Botanical garden is credited with being one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens of India, containing an astonishing 12,000 living perennial plants and millions of dried out plants gathered from across the globe.

Howrah Bridge

Howrah Bridge, located over the Hooghly River in Kolkata, West Bengal, is said to be the busiest bridge in the world. Also known by the name 'Rabindra Setu', Howrah Bridge was set up in 1874 and was opened to traffic in 1943. It derived its name owing to the fact that it connects the city of Howrah to Kolkata.  Howrah Bridge, also termed as the gateway of Kolkata, is one such structure which due to its magnificence and stately appeal has been the face of Kolkata for over a century.

Victoria Memorial

One of the renowned monuments in Kolkata, Victoria Memorial was built in the loving memory of Queen Victoria in 1921. Built and designed by Sir William Emerson, the Victoria Memorial Hall is an impressive edifice, which is made in white marble and is a perfect blend of Mughal and European architectural styles.  The Victoria Memorial is also a museum that houses some rare pictures, and statues of men and women who played a prominent part in the history of India and develop a pride in their past especially in relation to the history of Calcutta. In addition the museum also houses dresses, along with several artillery weapons from the Battle of Plassey, the Whispering Gallery in the dome and the famed Rosewood piano.

Japanese Buddhist temples

The only Japanese Buddhist temple in Kolkata is located on the southern fringe of the Rabindra Sarovar. It was established in 1935 by Nichidatsu Fujii, founder of the worldwide Buddhist association, the Nipponzan Myohoji. Monks offer prayers in Japanese, to the sound of beating drums, in the early morning hours and at dusk. There are no restrictions on entry to the main temple even when prayers are in progress. Outside the main temple building there is a pillar, with a message of peace engraved in Japanese, and a pair of lions that symbolise the guardians of the faith.

Hsuan Tsang Chinese Buddhist Temple (Monastery)

The Hsuan Tsang Monastery has remarkable resemblance with his Himalayan counterparts like Rumtek, Hemis and Tawang, each of which built over a large area containing several temples and other religious structures. Located in Paschim Chowbaga of the Tiljala region the Monastery is best approached from the Ruby Hospital on the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass. Regular auto services are available from Ruby to just sort of the Hsuan Tsang Monastery.

Myanmar (Burma) Buddhist Temple, Kolkata

The Maynmar (Burma) Buddhist Temple is located on 10 A Eden Hospital Road, next to the horse mounted statue of Rana Pratap, just off the Central Avenue. The two boards on the no descriptive three storied building are the only evidence of the Myanmar (Burma) Buddhist Temple in Kolkata (Calcutta).The Myanmar (Burma) Buddhist Temple of Kolkata (Calcutta) was established in 1928 by U San Min and the building was purchased for Rs 47,000. It was called the Burma Buddhist Dharmmasala which later came to be known as the Myanmar Buddhist Temple.

Restaurants in Kolkata

Kolkata the City of Joy is home to one of the best cuisines of India which offer you to taste Bengali cuisine.  Once taste these famous dishes when you in Kolkata like mishti doi, doi maach, sandesh among other mouth-watering delights.

Café Ekante Houseboat Restaurant: TA Rank (4.5) – Certificate of Excellence

  • Food: Bengali and Continental

  • Price: Rs.1100/- Per Couple

Mughal Khaan: TA Rank (3.0) – Certificate of Excellence

  • Food: Non Veg, Mughlai and Briyani

  • Price: Rs.550/- Per Couple

Downing Street: TA Rank (4.0) – Certificate of Excellence

With its classy interiors, comfortable seating, nice music and delectable food, this place makes for the perfect date destination. 10 Downing Street soon became an indisputable hit amongst executives, families and even the British Deputy High Commissioner.

  • Food: Chinese, Continental and North Indian

  • Price: Rs. 800/- Per Couple

Main Food of West Bengal/ Traditional food of Bengal

West Bengal is famously known as the land of maach (fish) and bhaat (rice). Bengalis share an irrevocable relationship with these two foods that are a staple in almost every household.

The spicy, tangy and absolutely mouth-watering dishes that Kolkata has to offer will leave you undecided on whether you like the spicy Bengali cuisine more or the melting flavors of the sweetmeats.  

Fish is the dominant kind of meat, and there are more than forty types of fresh water fish commonly used in Bengali cuisine. It includes the Nil (rohu), Katla, Magur (catfish), Chingri (prawn or shrimp), Shutki (dried sea fish), Ilish (hilsa).

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Climate of Kolkata

Kolkata has a Tropical wet-and-dry climate (Köppen climate classification Aw). The annual mean temperature is 24.8 degree C, monthly mean temperatures range from 15 degree C to 30 degree C

How to Reach Kolkata

By Flight: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is situated at Dumdum, which is about 17 kilometres away from the heart of the city.  Connects the city with all the major cities of the country as well as world

By Bus: Kolkata is connected with most of the Indian cities by road. The National Highway number 2 and 6 connect the city with other cities and states in India.  You can able to visit Kolkata from nearest like Digha, Durgapur, Asansol, Panagar, Siliguri and Bhubaneshwar.

By Train: Howrah and Sealdah railway stations are the two major railheads situated in the city.  Kolkata has an efficient network of railways and is well linked to cities across the country.

Shopping in Kolkata

Shopping in Klkata means Full of colour, sound and the tantalising smells of sizzling food, Kolkata's vibrant street markets are an experience in themselves. Peddling everything from inexpensive clothes to affordable souvenirs.

Where to buy

New Market (Lindsay Street, off Chowringhee Road)

Dakshinapan Shopping Center (Ghariahat Road in Dhakuria)

The Forum Mall (The Forum Mall)

Bara Bazaar (Barabazaar, Purulia District)

Fun places in Kolkata

  • Admiring the Elegance of Marble Palace

  • Explore Howrah Bridge

  • A Trip to the Superb Science City

  • Hangout at the Nicco Park

  • Visit Indian Botanical Garden

  • Go Forward to Science City

  • Visit Chinatown Kolkata               

  • Bird watching at the Alipore Zoological Gardens

  • Visiting the Rat Colony

Dance of Bengal

One of the famous devotional dances of Bengal is Gambhira. Chhau Dance is one of the most renowned tribal martial dances of India. The dance is known as Seraikella Chau in Jharkhand, Mayurbhanj Chau in Orissa and Purulia Chhau in West Bengal.

Visiting places in Cherrapunji

Nohkalikai Falls: Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Falling from a height of 1,100 ft, this fall is a great attraction of Cherrapunjee, A viewing gallery allows the visitor to savour the beauty of the place. There are stairs, which take tourist down to various other viewing points

Mawsmai Cave: the Mawsmai Caves are a major crowd puller that leaves tourists spellbound. These limestone caves have the distinction of being the only caves in Meghalaya that are lit enough to enable tourists to enjoy the natural formations in awe. The cave has a spacious opening but it soon squeezed into a small neck. The cave is a one way road enters from one and goes out the other. In the middle, there are places where you've to bend and squeeze yourself out. As beautiful and adventurous as it was it can be a bit suffocating, if stuck with a large group.

Elephant falls: Elephant Falls is situated at the outskirts of the main city of Shillong. It is almost 12 kms away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Elephant Falls is increased manifold by the two falls-the Wir Phang Falls and the Wei Iaplam Falls. Though both of them are busy tourist spots, none resembles the voluminous and elegant Elephant Falls.

Double Decker Root Bridge: Double Decker Root Bridge Located in the thick tropical forest of Meghalaya, cloaked with rain during most part of the year is the fantastic man-made cum natural wonders of the living root bridges. Created by the people of the Khasi tribe, these roots grow from the ancient rubber trees, seen only in the northeast region. These roots are trained by the Khasis to grow in such a manner as be in the form of bridges on the top of a river.

Nongsawlia Presbyterian Church: Nongsawlia Presbyterian Church was founded by Thomas Jones, the first missionary to the Khasi hills and the founder of the Khasi script.

Best time to visit North East India

Bengal and Assam lies in the North-East region of India. The best time to visit northeast would be November to May when cool winds from the Himalayan foothills temper the heat and humidity. Winters in Assam are chilling but enjoyable, and summers are delightful and refreshing.

Best season to visit Cherrapunji

Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on the planet and the only place in India to receive rain throughout the year. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the state’s capital. Best time to visit Cherrapunji is between the months of October and May.

Places to visit in Shillong

Shillong Peak: Shillong Peak is Situated 10 kms from the city and it offers spectacular views of the city from an impressive height of 1965 m above sea level.  One of the most visited sites of the hill station, this peak provides a breathtaking view of Shillong city and Himalayan ranges. The star-studded night along with the city lights is a treat to witness.

Laitlum Canyons: Laitlum Canyons in the Khasi Hills gives you panoramic views of the hills and valleys. A place that is not much explored gives you an experience of a lifetime.

Mawjymbuin Caves: Mawjymbuin Caves, one of the leading attractions of Shillong, is located 56 km from the city. The natural caves are situated on the world’s wettest place, Mawsynram. The botanical garden at Mawsynram is rich with varied and rare varieties of plants and fruits. If you are a fan of magnificent rock formations, do visit the Dwarksuid – a beautiful pool which is surrounded by eye-catching rocky banks. Mawjymbuin Cave is another popular place which houses speleothems that have naturally been moulded to take the shape of a Shivalinga

Police Bazaar: This bazaar in Shillong is always in a state of hustle and bustle, which is on the priority list of locals as well as tourists. It is a modern market that has a number of hotels, shops and eating joints, catering to varied needs of every visitor.  The market is considered ideal for leisure seekers, shopping enthusiasts and food lovers as it has enough facilities for everyone.

Don bosco museum Shillong

The Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures, It is Asia's largest Museum of Indigenous Cultures of its kind. In it the visitor can have an overview of the whole of North East India. Grabbing the attention of thousands of travelers from India as well as foreign countries, Don Bosco Museum is a main appeal for students because it offers an opportunity of learning at a beautiful center. Besides this, one can also have a breathtaking sight of Shillong city from the terrace.

Butterfly Museum in Shillong

Butterfly Museum in Shillong Also known as Entomological Museum, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Shillong. The museum has a collection of butterflies, spiders, moths and beetles species from all across the country.  Butterfly Museum is a feast for those who are visiting Shillong for the first time. It is one of the most amazing places even for a kid is to spot a colorful butterfly sit on hands and carry out a dance before setting out to amaze another onlooker. It is a must visit place by all groups in Shillong.

Weather of Shillong

Winter season is quite chilly in Shillong with the temperature dipping to 2 degree C. The months of November to February are recorded as the coldest in this place. Shillong remains pretty cold during December and January.

Vegetarian Street Food in Shillong

If you visit a Shillong and do not try out the local cuisine or the street food or even the regular delicacies made with a special touch.   

Jalebis:  Popular belief is Shillong is a paradise for non-vegetarians. But try out the Jalebis of Delhi Mistan Bhadar, right at the heart of the city, Police Bazar..

Momos: These dumplings a Tibetan delight is all you need after a day of sightseeing or when you have a growling tummy. There are a number of eateries and restaurants that serve a wide range of Momos. Momos have also become an integral part of the Shillong street food.

Khasi food:  The taste of Khasi food stays with you for a long time and you might actually want to come back to Shillong just for the cuisine.  Jadoh is a typical Khasi dish – a mixture of rice and pork or sometimes even chicken. 

Street Food:  Aloo Muri to chanas and those mysterious looking cooked eggs, Shillong does love its Street food. The aloo muri stands are so crowded that one would actually have to wait before you get that delightful paper packet.  Fried eggs are also in high demand and vendors make brisk business on a daily basis. The Pani puri is a relatively late invention in Shillong but has caught up pretty fast

Activities included in this package

Boating at Umium Lake, Shillong

Umiam is a beautiful lake to enjoy boating. It is located in Nongpoh at a distance of approx 17km from Shillong. The lake provides residents with water and is also their source of fish. Umiam literally translates into ‘water of tears’. The legend surrounding the name begins with two sisters who wanted to alight from heaven. Go for a boat ride, or try kayaking and water skiing. Anglers can have a go here at this beautiful lake.

Horse Riding at Shillong Peak

Shillong peak is Beautiful landscape, lush greenery and the serene environment attracts large numbers of tourists. Shillong peak is actually one of the highest points of the state and is therefore regarded as a highly famous Shillong attraction.

Waterfall Rappelling at Elephant Falls, Shillong

A fall which was known to me for its astounding scenic view, Elephant Falls can let one experience rappelling as well.  The unique part of Elephant Falls in Meghalaya is that it is a two-tier waterfall set in the dingles of the rocks. The beauty of Meghalaya Elephant Falls is increased manifold by the two falls-the Wir Phang Falls and the Wei Iaplam Falls.

Leisure walks at Man Made artificial lake, Shillong

Wards Lake is the one of manmade lake right in the heart of the city with a pretty ornate bridge.

Experience river rafting at the land of Shillong

Experience rafting at ranikor which is 105 km away from Shillong, It is a great destination for this water sport and has many rapids that cause for a great thrill and adventure during the sport

Explore Cleanest village in India, Cherrrapunji

Mawlynnong is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of the Meghalaya state, India. It is famous for its cleanliness and natural attraction. Mawlynnong was awarded the prestigious tag of 'Cleanest Village in Asia' in 2003 by Discover India Magazine. The village offers picturesque natural beauty, a trek to the living room bridge at a neighboring village Riwai. The village also offers a sight of natural balancing rock, a strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock.

Visit the Mother Teresa House. Kolkata

Mother Teresa, an Albanian Roman Catholic missionary, did most of her work in the city of Kolkata. The Mother Teresa House, Her tomb is within the compound and entry is free.

Tour of Kalighat Kali Temple, Kolkata

This is a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess - Kali. It sees hundreds of Hindu devotees and pilgrims that line up every day to see the statue and say prayers within its vicinity

Shop at the New Market, Kolkata

New Market is a market in Kolkata situated on Lindsay Street at Free School Street (Mirza Ghalib Street). Although primarily "New Market" referred to the original enclosed market, today in local parlance, the entire shopping area is often known as "New Market.  There are 2000 stalls in seven blocks and the remarkable feature of these stalls is that they are arranged merchandise wise i.e. there are rows of stalls dealing with one particular line of goods. It is the best place for bargaining. Open 10.30 am to 7.30 pm from Monday to Friday and Saturdays till 2:30 pm.

Watch the horses and bet winners at Maidan racecourse, Kolkata

This is the city's biggest racecourse and it features five racing tracks, a helipad, a golf course, a lake on the premises and polo. It is one of the most tourist friendly cities in India. It is also a very cheap destination

Guwahati Tourist Attractions

Kamakhya Devi Temple: Kamakhya Temple situated some 5 km from the main city on the Nilachal Hill, is one of the most sacred Hindu Shrines of India. Goddess Kamakhya is worshipped here.Ambubachi Mela is celebrated every year in the middle of June in this temple. Many devotees from across the country gathered here during this mela.

River Cruise: One of the major attractions of Guwahati is the River Cruise on the Brahmaputra river. To go on a cruise on the mighty river is a thrilling experience. There are cruise vessels like 'MV Mahabahu', 'Jolporee', 'Charaidew', 'MV Chandardinga',[32] 'Alfresco', 'Baginadi' etc. that will take visitors on joy rides on the Brahmaputra river. On board these luxurious cruise vessels tourists can relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the sunset

Umananda Temple: On the peacock island in the middle of the Brahmaputra, this Shiva temple was built in 1664. It is believed that Lord Shiva by using his third eye burnt Kamdeva at this place. Every year Shivaratri is celebrated in this temple in a great way. The island is believed to be the world's smallest human inhabited island. The world's largest river island is Majuli.

Accoland: Accoland family fun kingdom is the north-east's only amusement park named after Acco, the mythological king of amusement. This park is at Patgaon. Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra: Shankardev Kalakshetra is a place that visitors should never miss. Shankardev Khalakshetra name synonymous with the great Vaishnava saint and scholar of Assam Srimanta Shankardeva. It is a multipurpose cultural complex that has fulfilled its aim in protecting, promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of the communities and tribes of Assam and the country.

Guwahati Planetarium: Situated in Uzanbazar this planetarium is the only one of its kind in the North-Eastern region and a center of astronomical research. For visitors, the mysterious aspects of the universe are brought alive by sheer audio-video technique and explained in the dark domed structure inside the planetarium.

Assam State Museum: Assam State Museum is situated near Dighalipukhuri. It houses many rare, specimen of the Ahom Dynasty. Many articles of equipment, dress materials belonging to the glorious past of Assam are found here. Many antiques, statues, manuscripts, written on Shashi-paat and other valuable articles are preserved and displayed here.

NEDFi Haat: NEDFi Haat is at a leased building of Industries & Commerce Department Govt. of Assam. In NEDFi Haat visitors can buy handicraft and handloom products. As well as they can buy varieties of traditional food items produced by the Self Help Groups of the State in the Bihu seasons

Balaji Temple, Guwahati: This temple is a recent addition to the religious places of Guwahati. It is situated at Betkuchi area of the city. Balaji temple with striking South Indian architecture is unlike the other temples of this place. In the evening illuminated by electric lights the temple looks very beautiful.

Guwahati to Patna Train

12423    DBRT RAJDHANI E            GHY       07.00     PPTA     21.40     14.40     on Daily Basis

12505    NORTH EAST EXP              GHY       09.45     PPTA     02.55     17.10     on Daily Basis

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