Guwahati is one of an ideal city of Assam that offers some of the thrilling and adventurous activities that attract enthusiasts in huge numbers from all over the world. The landscape is idyllic for adventurous activities like mountaineering and the best trekking tours in Guwahati. The preferred locations for trekking and adventure in Assam are places like North Cachar Hills, Karbi Hills etc. You can enjoy trekking and other adventure activities while on the route to these places and also enjoy the rocky hill in Morigaon district known as ‘Elephant rocks’. Moreover, there are three beautiful hills that surround the beautiful city of Guwahati, which is the capital city of this state Assam. If you are in North East and you don't climb a hill, your stay is incomplete so this is one thing you must do! The best trekking routes are the Nilachal hill and the hills of Nizarapar. For easy accessibility and identification of Nilachal hill, just ask your cabbie or auto rickshaw driver to go to Kamakhya Temple.
Further to the North East you climb the misty mountains and sloppy treks that are beautiful in Monsoons and make your stay a complete treasure. Guwahati is blessed to have a large number of places surrounded by hills and greenery, like - Sivasagar, Kaziranga David Scott Trail and many more. Start your adventurous day, maybe with Basitha Waterfalls and Garbhanga Forest and feel the adrenaline rush through your veins or visit the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary in Guwahati for activities like zip lining, rock climbing, rappelling, etc. So here’s our selection of the best trekking tours in Guwahati on getaway vacation here.
Guwahati Top Attractions
Places To Visit In Guwahati
Situated in the city of Guwahati within the Hengrabari Reserved Forest, this place is a must visit tourist place in Assam if one wants a to spend some time in presence of green zones, more than 900 types of animals, birds, and reptiles. The zoo set up in 1957 has expanded over the years and now has become a home for One-horned Rhinoceros, Tigers, clouded leopard, Elephants, Leopard cat and many many more. Not just them, this zoo houses exotic species like chimpanzees, white rhinos & black rhinos, zebras, ostriches and giraffes from Africa; puma, jaguar, and llama from South America and kangaroos from Australia. A great combination of types of wildlife, large green areas for Botanical gardens and water bodies could just attract you in Assam state zoo and Botanical garden from any part of the country.Timing- 10:00 hours to 23:30 hoursFee- Rs 10 per person
Nameri National park is an old set up in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas. A huge spread of lakes and water bodies, the sight of Rhinos, Elephants, Tiger, Leopard, Sambhar, Dhole, Hornbills, ducks and Storks are easy in the zone. Someone having a love for vegetations like wide grassland, tall evergreen, and deciduous trees can totally spend a good time in the heart of Nameri. Moreover, it connects with Guwahati through swift roads and one will not face any hurdle in reaching this beautiful place. North to Tezpur, Nameri is 38.8 km and one can reach easily from here. Also, Guwahati airport and Tezpur airport can be chosen by the tourists who want to opt for flyway to be here.Timings- 5:00 hours to 19:00 hoursEntry fee- INR 20 for Indian Nationals and INR 250 for Foreign Nationals
This island is a religious addition to the travel bucket list of Assam. Also named as Peacock island by the British, this has gained popularity because of its presence in between the river Brahmaputra and can be easily connected when you are in Guwahati. Umananda island is also known as one of the smallest islands of the world and comprise of Umananda temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The old form of rock-cut figures of Lord Surya, Ganesh and Shiva allows anyone to appreciate the beauty and skills of craftsmanship of Assamese people who showed their dedication towards spiritual energy. The sound of temple bells and water alongside uplifts the mood of devotees and tourists in one sway. This has become one the best tourist places in Assam as it is easily reachable by jetties which are available on the banks of Brahmaputra river.Timing- 5300 hours to 1800 hours.Entry fee- Free of charges
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