Guwahati Tour Packages

Guwahati is protected by the Shaktipeethas of Maa Kamakhya sitting atop the Nilachal hill. Of the 51 Shaktipeethas, the Yoni of Devi in Kamakhya is considered one of the oldest and is the main form of worship in this temple attracting scores of pilgrims to her shrine all through the year. The Garba Griha (sanctum sanctorum) with the Yoni etched into the rock face is at a lower level cave and there are temples for the 10 Devi’s above. The unique architecture of the temple shows a conical shaped stupa with engravings of various Gods above the Garba Griha.

With the Guwahati tour packages, you will get an opportunity to learn about the legendary stories behind Kamakhya is based on Shakti’s love for Lord Shiva. She married Lord Shiva against the wishes of her father who had a long-standing grudge against him. Later while in Kailash, Sati or Shakti heard about a sacrifice or Yaga being conducted by her father and she longed to visit her home. But she suffered great humiliation there through her father, so much so that she finally jumped into the sacrificial fire, afraid to face her Lord again. Hearing about this, Shiva reached the Yaga site, picked up the charred body of Sati and roamed the worlds dancing his Rudra Thandavam in agony. Finally, Lord Vishnu cut the body of Sati into 51 parts with his discus which got scattered over the earth. Each of these locations is a Shaktipeethas or holy place and Kamakhya is the place where the genitals of Devi fell. The temple is a famous tantric spot and celebrates the feminine forms as Devi. Visiting Guwahati is incomplete without a darshan of Kamakhya and Guwahati trip packages offer you this opportunity to delve into the majestic beauty of this place.

Another renowned temple in Guwahati is the Umananda Temple on Peacock Island. The Island is the smallest uninhabited riverine island in the world sitting in the middle of the Brahmaputra River. Ferries or boats can be taken to reach the island and a short walk uphill brings you to the Umananda Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said that this is the spot where Lord Shiva sat in meditation while Kamadeva tried to distract him. Lord Shiva opened his third eye and burnt Kamadeva to ashes. The hill where the temple is located is therefore called Bhasmacala meaning Mount of Ashes. Amavasya days when they happen to fall on a Monday are auspicious here as well as Shiva Chaturdashi. The rock-cut figures around the temple and sculptures of Ganesha, Surya Deva, and Vishnu in his 10 incarnations are intricate pieces of art.

IVPL (IndianVisit Pvt Ltd) offers a wide range of customized Guwahati holiday packages with which tourists can to the several other temples of Guwahati namely ISKCON, Navagraha, Sukreshwar, Purva Tirupati Balaji temple, Bhimeshwar Dham, Nepali Mandir, and Shila Devi are temples that are worth visiting.

Assam is verdant with plenty of lovely scenic places to visit. The trip to Dipor Bil Lake and Bird Sanctuary well appreciated by nature-lovers. Getting close to nature with our sightseeing trips in Guwahati to Digholi Pukhuri Lake and Park, the Amchand Wildlife sanctuary, Garbhanga forest and Barapani boathouse will make your trip to Guwahati adventurous and relaxing. The evening cruise onboard a luxury liner over the Brahmaputra makes a remarkable memory to take back with you.

Dr. Bupen Hazarika Museum in memory of Dr. Hazarika en route Guwahati airport is a lovely place where you can spend an interesting hour listening to his mellifluous voice and browsing the great singer’s memorabilia. The museum is inside the Bupen Hazarika Samadhi Kshetra complex.

With the tailor-made Guwahati vacation packages, you can fly into Guwahati for a quick escape at the weekend or come with family and enjoy a few days of happiness by taking one of our famous Guwahati tour packages and experience the best of Guwahati. We offer the best holiday packages in which you can enjoy the amazing hospitality and sightseeing tour.