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Guwahati, the gateway to the North East, is situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River.
The capital city of Assam, Guwahati was once called Pragjyotishpur — "the light of the East" — a name given to it due to its importance as an astrological centre.
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Places near Guwahati
- Assam 59 miles away
- Manas National Park 60 miles away
- Kaziranga National Park 107 miles away
- Gangtok 210 miles away
- Kalimpong 212 miles away
- Rinchenpong 221 miles away
- Darjeeling 224 miles away
Photos of Guwahati
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Hugli River
