GETTING THERE

All major domestic operators fly to Guwahati from Delhi and Mumbai. Train connectivity is available from major Indian cities.

STAY

Guwahati offers decent stay options for travellers of all tastes. Many five-star hotels like the Novotel Guwahati (starts from ` 6,500/ USD91; all.accor.com) and Vivanta by Taj (starts from ` 4,800 / USD68; vivantahotels.com) are located in the heart of the city, and offer relaxed stay options to travellers.

WHEN

April through September is the ideal time to visit Guwahati as the region enjoys beautiful weather during these months.

IDEAL FOR

Family vacations, solo trips, and adventure holidays.

DISCOVER

Spot the one-horned rhino in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (pobitora.com). Umananda Temple, sitting on the smallest inhabited river island in the world, is worth a visit. Assam State Zoo (assamstatezoo.com) houses many animals that are endemic to Northeast India.