Guwahati Tour Packages

Known as being one of the most beautiful getaways in North-East India, the heritage of the city of Guwahati dates back thousands of years. According to historical legends and known facts, the city has several mentions in ancient texts, like the Puranas. Guwahati is believed to have been the capital city of many kingdoms during prehistoric times. If the writings in the Mahabharata are to be believed, the city was the capital of the Narakasura and Bhagadatta kingdoms. According to the Ambari excavations, Guwahati was under the rule of Shunga-Kushana dynasty between 2nd Century BC and 1st Century AD.

Earlier when the city was known as Pragjyotishpura, it served as the capital city of Assam under the rule of the Varman dynasty of the Kamarupa Kingdom. Apart from this, under the Pala dynasty, Guwahati was the capital until the 10th or 11the century. However, the Ahom Kings from the seat of Borphukan are stated to have been the most fearless rulers of the city. Quite interestingly, the Mughals tried to invade Assam as much as seventeen times but were defeated by the mighty Ahom warriors. However, the city was under the Burmese rule from the year 1817 to 1826.

Guwahati tourism packages online at Veena World are famous for a number of reasons, one of which is because the city is also known as the “City of Temples” and houses one of the most worshipped temples in India – the Kamakhya Temple. The myths and legends following this temple have attracted devotees from all across the country to planning a trip to Guwahati. Adding to this, the city also houses the beautiful Umananda Temple and Ghat, located in the periphery of Peacock Island. Interestingly, Peacock Island happens to be the smallest inhabited riverine in the world. This, in fact, has helped grow the popularity of tourism to Guwahati and with vacation packages available at affordable costs; the city has seen a rise in the number of visitors as well. Apart from this, the city is also a major hub for business and economics and also houses the premier educational institute – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).

A tour of Guwahati will bring you closer to what the Assamese culture is precisely about. The city is very rich in its cultural heritage and the natives keep up with their ancient traditions even now as a mark of respect to their ancestors. Having said this, the locals embrace modernity as well, living their lives to the fullest. One of the best things about the natives that you will be able to witness with a city tour package for Guwahati is that they are very jovial and lively, wherein people from different places and religions live together in harmony. Though the official language is Assamese, the natives are pretty well-versed with Hindi and English as well. Bengali is another native language that is widely spoken in the city. The natives of the city love to don their traditional attire, where the men wear ‘Dhoti-Gamosa’ and the women wear the famous “Mekhala Chador”.

Guwahati is called the cultural capital of Assam. And if you are planning a trip to Guwahati, it is a must that you experience the cultural and traditional extravaganza of the city. The residents of Guwahati are enthusiastic about fine arts, music, dance, as well as culinary arts. You will be surprised to know that at least one person from every family would have indulged themselves into some or the other cultural art form. The state as a whole proudly boasts of its traditional dance form, Bihu, which is admired by people not only in India but throughout the world, witnessing a performance of which should definitely be on your Guwahati tour itinerary. Interestingly, Bihu is celebrated as a festival as well and has three different variants, namely Kati Bihu, Bhogali Bihu, and Rongali Bihu. While Kati Bihu is observed in the month of October to invoke protection for the maturing paddy fields, Bhogali Bihu is celebrated to mark the culmination of the harvest season. If you select a holiday package to Guwahati for the month of January, you will be able to relish some delicious and traditionally made Assamese sweets, the flavours of which you might just cherish forever, making the price of your Guwahati tour packages totally worth it! However, if you want to witness how a traditional new year is celebrated, Rongali Bihu should be the time for when you book your tourism packages to Guwahati. Celebrated in the month of April, Rongali Bihu is the Assamese New Year which is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and energy. Guwahati is at its best during this time of the year with the residents dressed in their traditional attire. Other than this, Guwahati also hosts other festivals like Holi, Durga Puja, and Diwali, wherein the celebrations are embraced with utmost fervour. Having said this, the city also celebrates Christmas with zeal, wherein the atmosphere is merry and the city glimmers in the glittering lights. Adding to this, the city also offers a plethora of shopping options and recreational activities for your amusement, which you can explore with affordably priced Guwahati tour packages available online.

Right from adventure junkies and people on a Guwahati honeymoon package to the ones who want to relax and rejuvenate themselves, Guwahati has options for all. The city offers some of the most beautiful spots where one can soak in the tranquillity of nature. Since the price for Guwahati tour packages is cost-effective, it is becoming easier for people to witness the sheer beauty of the city. Irrespective of your tour itinerary for Guwahati, ensure that you visit the following places: