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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Guwahati travel guide

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With a population of 899,094, Guwahati is the largest city in Assam, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Guwahati to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Guwahati

Guwahati in June
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guwahati in June
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Guwahati in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 351 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Guwahati, with an average rainfall of 7 mm.

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How to Get to Guwahati

Plane

When flying to Guwahati, you’ll arrive at Guwahati Borjhar (GAU), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Guwahati from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 30h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Guwahati, you’ll arrive at Guwahati Borjhar (GAU), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Guwahati from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 30h 50m.

Airports near Guwahati

SHLShillong
TEZTezpur Salonibari
GAUGuwahati Borjhar

Airlines serving Guwahati

Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (73 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (9 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (208 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (89 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (474 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (5 reviews)
Drukair
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Where to stay in Guwahati

From 5-star hotels such as the Vivanta Guwahati to great affordable options like the Hotel Royal Heritage, Guwahati offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Guwahati

Most booked hotels in Guwahati

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Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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Vivanta Guwahati
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$189+
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Novotel Guwahati Gs Road
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$136+
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Hotel Lilawati Grand
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$30+
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Hiring a car in Guwahati

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Guwahati (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.49 and $29.98.

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Guwahati (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.49 and $29.98.

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