Why go
- Metropolis in Assam, India.
- Served by Shillong Airport (SHL).
History
Guwahati, formerly known as Gauhati, is the largest city of the Indian state of Assam, and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam. The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is the 10th busiest in India, and the busiest in the Assam and North-East of the country. A major riverine port city along with hills, and one of the fastest growing cities in India, Guwahati is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra. Guwahati is divided into two separate revenue districts:-Kamrup Metropolitan district and Kamrup Rural district. The city is known as the "gateway to North East India".
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 7 routes: Agartala, Baghdogra, Bangalore, Delhi, Imphal, Kolkata, Mumbai
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, ATR 72) · 6 routes: Aizwal*, Delhi*, Imphal*, Kolkata*, Mohanbari*, Silchar*
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, ATR 72) · 6 routes: Aizwal*, Delhi*, Imphal*, Kolkata*, Mohanbari*, Silchar*
- Air India Limited AI (A320, A319, ATR) · 4 routes: Delhi, Imphal, Kolkata, Silchar
- Spicejet SG (737) · 4 routes: Agartala, Baghdogra, Delhi, Kolkata
- Druk Air KB (A319) · 2 routes: Bangkok, Thimphu
- Go Air G8 (A320) · 2 routes: Delhi, Kolkata
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air India Limited AI (ATR) · 1 route: Kolkata
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Shillong Airport (SHL). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SHL has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Kolkata). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Sukleshwar Ghat, 2.9 km); routes include Guwahati-North Guwahati, Sunsali-Kurua-Guwahati.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gauhati, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.