Places to visit near Guwahati under 500kms

Known For : Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Tiger Hill Batasia Loop

Household name because of its varieties of teas, Darjeeling is a hill station with vast expanses of tea estates and Tibetan influence in their craft, culture and cuisine.

Distance from Guwahati: 489 km

Best Time: February to March, September to December

30 Darjeeling Attractions

Home to two-thirds of the world's one horned rhinoceros population, this national park has been declared as a World Heritage Site.

Distance from Guwahati: 171 km

Best Time: October to June

Known For : Morgan House Durpin Dara hill Cactus Nursery

Kalimpong is a virgin hill station in West Bengal renowned for its panoramic valley views, Buddhists monasteries and churches and Tibetan handicrafts etc.

Distance from Guwahati: 480 km

Best Time: March to June, September to December

24 Kalimpong Attractions

Manas National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam.

Distance from Guwahati: 136 km

Best Time: October to Apr

Known For : Loktak Lake and Sendra Island Kangla Fort Tharon Cave

The lust green landscapes, beautiful surroundings, unexplored territories and undulating rivers of Imphal make for a great tourist destination.

Distance from Guwahati: 482 km

Best Time: October to Apr

17 Imphal Attractions

Known For : Ganga Lake Ita Fort Namdapha National Park

With the snow capped Himalayas towering on the northern end and the fertile Brahmaputra river plains on the southern, this city is a nature's paradise.

Distance from Guwahati: 334 km

Best Time: October to March

11 Itanagar Attractions

Known For : Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Museum Ambotia Shiva Mandir Tea Gardens in Kurseong

Also known as the 'Land of White Orchids', Kurseong is a hill station located close to Darjeeling famous for its waterfalls, temples and Buddhist gompas apart from the excellent view that the place provides.

Distance from Guwahati: 468 km

Best Time: April to May, August to October

9 Kurseong Attractions

Known For : Adventure sports Golf

Lilabari is a small town located in North Lakhimpur in Assam. The town is famous for its waterfront, as it is situated on the left bank of Brahmaputra river and beautified with the breathtaking Dirang valley and Sela pass

Distance from Guwahati: 383 km

Best Time: October to March

2 Lilabari Attractions

Known For : Chhatachura Range Duhalia Range Shopping in Karimganj

Karimganj is a small sleepy town of Assam that serves as a perfect place to relax and unwind amid the lush green surroundings and sceneries and besides the meandering rivers.

Distance from Guwahati: 359 km

Best Time: October to February

8 Karimganj Attractions

Known For : Double Decker Living Root Bridge Dawki Nohkalikai Waterfalls

The wettest place on the Earth, Cherrapunjee with its clean and pristine surroundings is an excellent place to sit back and unwind.

Distance from Guwahati: 183 km

Best Time: October to February

21 Cherrapunji Attractions

Known For : Dzukou Valley and Japfu Peak Kohima Museum Touphema Village

A combination of natural and ethnic beauty, and still ruled by the warriors of the Naga tribe, Kohima is a peaceful town with laid back people.

Distance from Guwahati: 346 km

Best Time: October to June

11 Kohima Attractions

Known For : Kamalabari Satra Dakhinpat Satra Garmur

Majuli is a lush green environment friendly, pristine and pollution free fresh water island in the river Brahmaputra, just 20 km from the city of Jorhat.

Distance from Guwahati: 349 km

Best Time: October - April

5 Majuli Attractions

Known For : Surya Pahar Manas National Park Tukeswari

Goalpara is a scenic town situated on the banks of Brahmaputra river known for its evergreen forests and beautiful landscape and as a great destination for unwinding and relaxing.

Distance from Guwahati: 151 km

Best Time: October to May

11 Goalpara Attractions

Known For : Mahanada Wildlife Sanctuary Sumsing and Suntalekhola Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

Starting from river Teesta in the East to river Sankoshi in the west, Dooars is a local name given to the floodplains of North-East India around Bhutan.

Distance from Guwahati: 408 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

4 Dooars Attractions

Known For : Gorumara National Park Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary Murti River

Located on the outskirts of a National Park itself, Lataguri is the perfect place to set free the wild child in you.

Distance from Guwahati: 389 km

Best Time: November to March

8 Lataguri Attractions

Known For : Rajbari Madan Mohan Temple Sagardihi

Cooch Behar, once the province of Koch dynasty, is a small town and it makes a good option for the eco tourists along with those with an inclination toward history and archaeology.

Distance from Guwahati: 317 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

5 Cooch Behar Attractions

Known For : Majuli Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary Dhekiakhowa Bor Namghar

Famous for its culture, mosques, tombs, gardens and most importantly - its tea plantations, Jorhat is also known as the tea capital of India.

Distance from Guwahati: 308 km

Best Time: October to March

21 Jorhat Attractions

Known For : Mirik Lake Pashupati Nagar Orange Orchards

Amidst the Himalayan Valley, Mirik has more to offer than just beautiful mountains and lakes. From boating experiences for your romantic getaway to temples for the faithful to orchids and gardens for the natures child, West Bengal tourism is incomplete without Mirik.

Distance from Guwahati: 478 km

Best Time: March to July

9 Mirik Attractions

Known For : Bomdila Monastery Apple Orchards Bomdila View Point

With majestic Himalayas bestowing its shadow, the beautiful town of Bomdila is an absolute delight for tourists.

Distance from Guwahati: 341 km

Best Time: April to October

8 Bomdila Attractions

Known For : Tryshi Falls Nartiang Monoliths Krang Suri Falls

Located in the Jaintia Hills district, Jowai is famous for its scenic setting and breathtaking views with the perfect mix of heritage and culture.

Distance from Guwahati: 199 km

Best Time: October to Mid May

12 Jowai Attractions

Known For : Arboretum Cum Craft Centre Botanical Gardens Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary

This picturesque town is a popular picnic spot with people from nearby cities coming here to enjoy the scenic beauty of the place.

Distance from Guwahati: 250 km

Best Time: August to December, February to May

5 Diphu Attractions

Known For : The triple falls Kachari ruins Shopping in Dimapur

Known to be the largest and fastest growing city of Nagaland, most of the travellers come to this city as transit because of the airport situated in the city.

Distance from Guwahati: 274 km

Best Time: October to June

9 Dimapur Attractions

Known For : Outdoor activities Sessa Orchid Sanctuary Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary

Apart from being the nature lover's paradise, Bhalukpong is a delight for wildlife and adventure enthusiasts.

Distance from Guwahati: 243 km

Best Time: October to March

3 Bhalukpong Attractions

Known For : Sualkuchi Navagraha Temple Assam State Emporium

Dispur is a beautiful capital city of Assam packed with panoramic views, unique traditions and rich tribal culture.

Distance from Guwahati: 7 km

Best Time: November to March

14 Dispur Attractions

Known For : Rafting in Bramhaputra (Tuting) Dinjoy Satra Shopping in Dibrugarh

A major city in the north eastern region of India in line with cities like Guwahati and Bhubaneswar, Dibrugarh is the emerging communication and industrial hub of North East India.

Distance from Guwahati: 444 km

Best Time: October to March

10 Dibrugarh Attractions

Known For : Gerukamukh Malinithan Maa Manipuri Than

The serene location, paddy fields, the temples and the culture makes Dhemaji an experience in itself.

Distance from Guwahati: 444 km

Best Time: October to March

6 Dhemaji Attractions

Known For : Sitajakhala Sivakunda Kachasila Hill

Marigaon is a place packed with many surprise elements for tourists to explore. Enriched with strong history, fascinating legends and unique traditions and culture, the town is like a box of surprises, waiting to be opened.

Distance from Guwahati: 80 km

Best Time: November to February

9 Marigaon Attractions

Known For : Murti river Buxa National Park Mendabari Fort

The largest district of North Bengal, Jalpaiguri is bounded by Bhutan in the North and Bangladesh in the South. It is a famous tourist place particularly known for the number of tea gardens, rice farms and heavy downpour.

Distance from Guwahati: 388 km

Best Time: October to March

5 Jalpaiguri Attractions

Known For : Mawlyngbna Mawjymbuin Cave Nohalikalai Falls

Acknowledged as one of the wettest place in the world, the mesmerizing village of Mawsynram trounces Cherrapunjee by a slight margin in being the wettest place in India.

Distance from Guwahati: 180 km

Best Time: June - August; November - February

7 Mawsynram Attractions

Known For : Jaldhaka River Valley Coronation Bridge Gorumara

Jaldhaka is a valley town hidden in the hills of Darjeeling. The place is one of those that will combine the beauty of a relaxation trip with the thrill of an adventure getaway.

Distance from Guwahati: 358 km

Best Time: October to March

7 Jaldhaka Attractions

Known For : Hajo Powa Mecca Hayagriva Madhava Temple Kedareswar Temple

The ancient pilgrim centre of Hajo is a unique place for being an attraction for three religions - Hindu, Muslims and Buddhists.

Distance from Guwahati: 35 km

Best Time: July to March

5 Hajo Attractions

Known For : Bagheswari Temple Kakoijana Wildlife Sanctuary Kachugaon Game Reserve

Centrally located within the state, the city depicts a vibrant Assamese township and culture. The scenic beauty of Bongaigaon is well preserved. Although, the city is being developed, the natural habitat remains largely untouched.

Distance from Guwahati: 172 km

Best Time: October to May

13 Bongaigaon Attractions

Known For : Lakhi Narayan Bari Chouddo Devotar Mandir Tea Estates

A well liked tourist town, Kailashahar was once the capital of a kingdom and evidence of its royal history can be seen here.

Distance from Guwahati: 460 km

Best Time: October to June

4 Kailashahar Attractions

Known For : Manas National Park The Barpeta Satra Sundariya Satra

The land of Satras, Barpeta derives it's names from ?Bar? meaning big and ?Peta? meaning pond. Hence, as the name suggests, Barpeta means ""land of big ponds"" and in old days, Barpeta was full of such ponds.

Distance from Guwahati: 95 km

Best Time: October to March

6 Barpeta Attractions

Known For : Shopping in Hailakandi Siddyashar Bari Sibmandir Pach Pirr Mukam

Hailakandi is a beautiful destination nestled in the heart of Barak Valley of Assam. This culturally rich place is also adorned nature's bounty serving as a perfect base for people looking for peace and tranquility.

Distance from Guwahati: 357 km

Best Time: October to March

3 Hailakandi Attractions

Known For : Baghmara Reserve Forest Siju Caves Siju Bird Sanctuary

Situated in Meghalaya, Baghmara is not only rich in flora and fauna, but it is enveloped by lakes, rivers, hills and every significant element of the nature.

Distance from Guwahati: 252 km

Best Time: October to January

5 Baghmara Attractions

Known For : Gandhi Smriti Park Patharughat Swaheed Minar Satras

Darang is a place where one can experience the best of everything from spellbinding nature to rich past and unique culture and heritage.

Distance from Guwahati: 72 km

Best Time: November to March

11 Darang Attractions

Known For : Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary Saitlaw West Phaileng

The Mamit district is the fourth largest district of the state of Mizoram and is known for its exquisite scenic locales and magnificence.

Distance from Guwahati: 466 km

Best Time: November to March

6 Mamit Attractions

Known For : River Tlawng Tamdil Lake

A peaceful town and district of the same name, Kolasib is an offbeat destination, good for people looking to experience North-East India in it's very raw form. Inspite of much activiites or sightseeing options, Kolasib attracts people for its greenery, lakes and rivers.

Distance from Guwahati: 460 km

Best Time: November to March

2 Kolasib Attractions

Dampa Tiger Reserve, a splendid Wildlife Sanctuary, is located amidst the deep, dense tropical forests of Mizoram in India. The forests are located about 125 kilometres from Aizawl and are rich with a variety of flora and fauna that draw tourists and nature lovers to the North-eastern state of India from all parts of the world. People visit the Dampa Tiger Reserve to experience the excitement of watching Tigers in person and exploring the lush green valleys, freshwater lakes, creeks, streams, waterfalls and natural salt licks that are still retained within the reserve boundaries.

Distance from Guwahati: 291 km

One of the most beautiful destinations in Mizoram, Hmuifang Tlang is an amazing hill station with a lot to offer to the discerning traveler. Located a distance of 50 km from the capital city of Aizawl, Hmuifang Tlang is hill town at the heart of the state of Mizoram. The hill station is known for its adventure and wildlife related activities which draws many enthusiasts to its hills.

Distance from Guwahati: 317 km

At 1600 meters, Reiek Tlang is one of the highest hills of Mizoram. A place to find peace and serenity, Reiek Tlang calls out to the lovers of nature, adventure and romance. Located some 35 km away from the city of Aizawl, Reiek Tlang provides its visitors an opportunity for trekking with the backdrop of sceneries borrowed from the Mizo Hills.

Distance from Guwahati: 288 km

The largest lake in the state of Mizoram, Tamdil Lake is a man-made lake made exclusively to serve as a natural attraction for the state's tourism scene. Tamdil Lake which literally translates into 'Lake of Mustard ' in Mizo, is a wonderful lake with great landscape, clear, blue water and serene environment. Tucked between evergreen forests and hills, the lake is located in quiet wilderness of the hills of Mizoram, some 100 odd kilometers east of Aizawl.

Distance from Guwahati: 294 km

The highest waterfall in the state and the 13th highest in the country, the Vantawng Waterfalls is one of he most mesmerizing waterfalls of the North East. Vantawng falls are the pride of Mizoram and one of its prime attractions. The waterfall which is located 137 km away from the capital city of Aizawl is a gem in its own right. Tucked in between the verdant valleys with thick greenery around the waterfall seems like a river of white milk from distance.

Distance from Guwahati: 337 km

Mechuka is a famous destination in Arunachal Pradesh for exotic tribes and the scenic beauty it engulfs. The other name for Mechuka is Menchukha. It is a small town nestled above the sea level in Mechuka valley. It is home to Memba, Ramo, Bokar and Libo tribes. The natives are the followers of Buddhism, Donyi-Poloism and Christianity. With time Mechuka has become a famous tourist destination because of its historic as well as religious significance. The beauty of River Siyom, locally known as Yargyap Chu is yet another reason for its fame.

Distance from Guwahati: 359 km

This royal sanctuary plays home to the royal bengal tiger and many more varieties of flora and fauna. At least 40 mammal species occur in Pakke Tiger Reserve.

Distance from Guwahati: 152 km

Hidden deep in the lush, green forests of the wettest place in India: Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya; one can find the magnificent Jingkieng Nongriat Double Decker Living Root Bridge; more commonly known as the Umshiang Double Decker Living Root Bridge or simply just the Double Decker Root Bridge.  This area is famous for root bridges made of Indian Rubber Tree, but the Double Decker Bridge is the most famous of all due to its large size. It is 3 kilometers long and placed at a height of 2400 feet!

Distance from Guwahati: 106 km

Meghalaya is home to some amazing and mysterious cave systems and Mawsmai Cave is by far the most popular of the lot. Located just 6 km away from the heart of Cherrapunjee Mawsmai cave is a breathtaking maze of caves in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya. The well lit caves are a view to behold when the glistening lights meet with the limestone to create countless hues and patterns of light.

Distance from Guwahati: 100 km

The fourth highest waterfalls in the world, Nohkalikai falls plunge some 335 meters from a verdant cliff to the ground giving the portrayal of immense and natural magnificence. The pride of the state of Meghalaya, the falls are one of the most beautiful and grand waterfalls in the country. Tucked in between evergreen rainforest of the Khasi Hill and flowing with all its majesty and might, the falls plunges into a lagoon which is as blue as the afternoon sky.

Distance from Guwahati: 97 km

Sandakphu Peak (11,941 Feet) is the highest peak in West Bengal. The highest peak of Singalila Ridge in Darjeeling district, almost near the border of Nepal, it is located very close to Singalila National Park.

Distance from Guwahati: 386 km