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Fast facts -	Guwahati is a well known city in Assam and is located at the banks of the River Brahmaputra.
Did you know -	It ranks among the top 100 fastest growing cities in the world and is popularly known as the "Gateway to North Eastern India".
Must do -	Visit the popular tourist attractions and have a taste of local cuisine and buy local handicrafts and artifacts.
Must See -	Kamakhya Temple, Uma Nanda Temple, Navagraha Temple, Assam Forest Museum, Guwahati Zoo.

Guwahati is one of the rapidly growing cities in the state of Assam and is a well known business hub and tourist destination in north eastern India. It ranks among the fastest growing cities in the world and is known for its rich heritage and culture.

Guwahati in Assam is located by the banks of the River Brahmaputra and is popularly known as the "Gateway of the North East". The name of the city is derived from two Assamese words namely 'guwa' (areca nut) and 'haat' (market place). Guwahati is surrounded by lovely hillocks and is popular for its scenic beauty.

The climate of Guwahati, Assam is mostly tropical. The summer months are warm and humid while the winter months are cool and pleasant. Rainfall is heavy during the monsoon. The best time for coming to Guwahati is between the months of October and March. The weather is this part of the year is pleasant with very little rainfall.

Being a popular tourist spot, there are plenty of tourist attractions in Guwahati. The city is home to plenty of religious and cultural sites and is also known for its scenic beauty. Some popular tourist attractions in Guwahati are:

• Kamakhya Temple
• Uma Nanda Temple
• Sukreswar Temple
• Navagraha Temple
• Basistha Temple
• Ugra Tara Temple
• Assam Forest Museum
• Guwahati Zoo

Accommodation is easily available in Guwahati as there is a wide range of hotels and resorts in Guwahati which offer pleasant lodging facilities at moderate rates. There are plenty of local markets and shops like Pan Bazaar, Paltan Bazaar and Fancy Market from where one can also shop for a wide range of handicrafts and local artifacts. The local dining spots serve a varied range of mouth watering delicacies.

One can easily reach Guwahati by a number of routes. The city is served by an airport which operates domestic flights to and from various parts of the country. Rail and road network is also well developed and the city is connected with other major places across India.