Trying to know about Guwahati will tell you that earlier it was known as Pragjyotishpur (the City of Eastern Light). Having got its name from two Assamese words, �Guwa�, meaning areca nut and �Haat�, meaning market, it is positioned in the north eastern state of Assam. Set amidst the beautiful hills of the eastern borders of the Himalayan mountain range, Guwahati has in the last few years developed into one of the nicest tourist destinations in India.

Fast Facts

Population	808,021
Best time to visit	October to April.
Languages	Assamese, Hindi, English, Bengali
STD Code	0361

History

If you want to know the historical background about Guwahati you will be charmed to know the facts. There is almost a magic that hovers over the city. The demon king Narkasura is believed to have constructed this ancient city. It is also considered to be the ancient �Kamrup�, the birthplace of Kamdeva, the God of Love.

Best Season, Climate, and Clothing

Situated at an altitude of 55 meters above sea level on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra, Guwahati experiences an annual rainfall of 180 cm from May to September. The summer temperatures range from 22 to 38�C, and in winters the mercury varies from 10 to 25�C. Guwahati is best visited between the months of October and April. Summers will require you to carry cotton clothing winters call for woolens.

The city of Guwahati has on offer numerous tourist sites, some religious and some natural, for the travelers. The following tourist attractions in Guwahati see the footfalls of several tourists from far and wide all the year round.

Beltola Bazaar

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