Nehru Park

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Label : Great For Family Outing

Tags : Garden & Park

Timings : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Closed on Thursdays

Time Required : 1 - 2 hrs

Entry Fee : Adults- INR 10
Kids - INR 5

Nehru Park, Guwahati Overview

Nehru Park, in the heart of Guwahati opposite Cotton College in the Panbazar area, is a garden park built in 2000 and named after India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Set in an old institutional area with several colleges nearby, the park was originally the site of a church with several cemeteries.

Blessed with a pristine environment and a pleasant atmosphere, Nehru Park boasts of 45 sculptures carved out of concrete depicting various dance forms of the state of Assam. Besides, it has an open air theatre, a rock garden, a charming lawn and a few artificial ponds. The park is thronged by tourists day in and day out owing to its well- maintained lawns, vibrantly blooming flowers and an all- around vitality.

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Attractions at Nehru Park

1. The park has a jogging track and a children’s garden facilitated withs wings and rides.
2. The open air theatre is an added asset to Nehru Park.
3. The Rock Garden is the major attraction as it has 45 well carved concrete statues depicting various art forms of Assam including Ojapali, Jhumur, Deodhani etc.
4. The musical fountain played post dusk is a beauty to watch.
5. It also has lush green lawns to sit, relax and have a picnic.

Tips For Visiting Nehru Park

1. Smoking and drinking inside the park is prohibited.
2. We advise you not to litter around and use the dustbins provided.
3. We also advise you against picking flowers or carving any kind of graffiti on the trees.

How To Reach Nehru Park

Guwahati is well connected through state-run buses, taxi cabs and auto rickshaws. Nehru Park is located opposite to Cotton College in Panbazaar; you can either drive down or hire a private vehicle. Alternatively, you can take a public bus to reach your destination.