Here are the best things to do in Guwahati

Are you looking for thrilling activities related to adventure in Assam? You are at the right place.

Famous for the One-horned Rhino and enchanting Majuli, the state of Assam in the northeastern part of India has been a favourite tourist destination. With diverse ethnic groups and cultures, Assam is also characterized by the unique topography of valleys and hill ranges.

Apart from common tourist places, adventure in Assam has a tremendous scope of boosting the tourism sector of the state.

Trekking, kayaking, rafting, parasailing, angling, mountain biking, rock climbing, and paragliding are some of the activities of adventure in Assam that have increased in recent years.

1. Garbhanga Reserve Forest
Spreading my arms out relinquishing the energy at Garbhanga Waterfall.

In the outskirts of Guwahati and bordering Meghalaya, the  Garbhanga Reserve forest has been a popular hiking trail for adventure seekers. Activities like waterfall climbing, monkey crawling, and camping are common activities throughout the year.

How to reach Garbhanga Reserve Forest?

The 17 km Garbhanga Forest Hike starts from Basistha Temple located at the southeast corner of Guwahati, Assam. One can reach the spot by boarding public buses or hiring a cab from anywhere in the city.

2. Assam State Zoo & Botanical Garden
During an annual training event organized by Global Adventure Association.

The Late Rohini Kumar Bhuyan Rock Garden composed of boulders and natural rock walls, is a perfect venue for rock-climbing, rappelling and bouldering activities. An MoU was signed in February this year between the Zoo Authority and Assam Mountaineering Association, which will facilitate activities such as hiking into the Hengrabari forest, Ziplining, day and night camping, and natural and artificial rock climbing.

Rock Climbing in Guwahati

Organizations such as AMA, Global Adventure Association, Shikar Adventure Club, etc. have been organizing annual training events in this very location. Certificates of participation are also provided by them. Follow their Facebook pages to keep yourself updated on adventure activities in Guwahati and Assam.

How to reach Assam State Zoo?

Its location at the center of Guwahati City makes it easily accessible through all forms of transport. However, for adventure training camps prior permissions are required. It is best to join such camps organized by the above-mentioned organizations.

3. Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
Clicked during our visit in 2016

The availability of natural rocks for rock-climbing and rappelling, longer hiking trails with activities such as camping, animal sight-seeing, bouldering, rock-climbing, rappelling, ziplining, parasailing and the panoramic view of Guwahati from the hills – Amchang is a must-visit. It is located towards the Khanapara side of the eastern part of the city.