Places in Assam to visit with Family in New Year

26 Dec,2023

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Nestled at the crest of Nilachal hills, Kamakhya temple is considered one of the prominent shakti peeths. This temple is visited by hundreds of devotees every year to mark the auspicious beginning of a new year and get the blessing of Goddess Kamakhya. The temple usually opens at 5:00 in the morning for the devotees and remains open until evening.

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Kamakhya Temple

Umananda Temple is a delight and one of the best places to visit in Guwahati. It is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva and is located at Peacock Island, surrounded by River Brahmaputra. 

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Umananda Temple

The Purva Tirupati Balaji temple is a beautiful temple of Guwahati located in Lokhra area. The Balaji temple is a replica of the famous Tirupati Venkateshwara temple of Southern India. The Tirupati temple in southern India is situated in Tirumala in Chittor district of Andhra Pradesh. The Balaji temple in Guwahati is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara. 

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Balaji Temple

Dedicated to the nine major celestial bodies (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, North Lunar Node, and South Lunar Node), Navagraha Temple in Guwahati has nine Shiva Lingas. The temple was built between 1923 and 1945, by Ahom King Rajeswar Singha. This is among the best places to visit in Guwahati for people with spiritual inclinations.

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Navagraha Temple

Haajo or Hajo is one of the famous places to visit in Guwahati as it is known as the ancient pilgrim centre for three prominent religions of India, that is Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. The place is located on the bank of the River Brahmaputra at a distance of merely 24 kilometer from the main Guwahati city. 

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Hajo

This is a small town situated at the Indo-Bhutan border and can be accessed by Indian vehicles freely. This three-and-a-half-hour car ride will lead you to a mini Bhutan with enchanting scenic beauties and a glimpse of the Bhutanese culture.

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Samdrup Jongkhar (Bhutan border town)

The Nameri National Park is a national park in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in Assam’s Sonitpur, about 35 km from Tezpur. Nameri is about 9 km from Chariduar, the nearest village. 

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Nameri National Park

It is located 30-km away from Guwahati and is ideal for anyone wishing for a real wildlife experience. Spanning across an area of 38 km, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has a rich biodiversity and is primarily known for being home to Indian One-horned rhinoceros.

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Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Deepor Beel is located in Kamrup district and is the quickest escape from Guwahati. It is a freshwater lake sprawling over an area of 40 sq. km. The place was also declared a bird sanctuary in the year 1989 due to its rich biodiversity. 

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Deepor Beel