Situated atop
the Nilachal Hills, the foremost shrine of Assam, Kamakhya
is an ancient seat of Tantrik and Shakti cults of Hinduism.
A little distance from Kamakhya temple is Bubhaneshwari
temple from where one can have a panoramic view of the
Brahmaputra River and the city.
Sukreswar Temple
Close by the North Brooke
Gate, built to welcome the then Viceroy of India, Lord North
Brooke, Sukreswar temple is famous for the Sixth Jyotirlinga
of India.
Navagraha temple
Situated atop Chitrachal hills this " Temple of Nine
Planets" was a great centre for the study of Astrology and
Astronomy.
Umananda Temple
Umananda
temple is situated on the Peacock Island, in the middle of
the Brahamputra River, which is world's smallest river
island inhabited by humans.
Srimanta
Sankaradeva Kalakshetra :
Situated at about 10 km from the main city
centre, Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra is a modern cultural
complex at Panjabari. Regular cultural events, musical recitals
& dance performances are held every weekend. It is open to
visitors on all days except Mondays. Ph. 2337382.
Bashistha Ashram
: Set in idyllic surroundings about 12
km away, this ashram was established by Rishi Bashistha in the
remote past. It is now a pilgrim centre as well as a picnic spot
for visitors.
Tirupathi Balaji
Temple
This newly constructed temple with striking South Indian
Architecture is around 11km away from the city.
