Beautiful Parks in Guwahati to Relax and Rewind

Located in the heart of the city of Guwahati, opposite to Cotton College in Panbazar area, Nehru Park is a charming garden park in Guwahati built in 2000 and named after the first Prime Minister of India- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Timings: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Thursdays Closed)
Entry Fee: INR 10 for Adults and INR 10 for Children

Located in the Kamrup district of Assam, 18 km southwest of Guwahati city, Dipor Bil (also spelt Deepor Beel) is a freshwater lake in the former channel of the Brahmaputra river. Well known for its pristine beauty and biodiversity, the area offers a spectacular view of the fascinating wetland and rich forest ecosystem. As many as 19000 different species of rare and endangered birds can be seen every day at the spot, which draws tourists in hordes from far and wide.

Timings: Open 24 Hours 
Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

Shraddhanjali Kanan is situated in Tarun Nagar, Guwahati. This park in Guwahati has well-maintained lawns ideal for yoga and meditation purposes. It has a separate play area for kids. Besides, it has charming flower beds and water fountains which make the place even more beautiful.

Timings: 5:45 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee: INR 5 per Person

Located near the Dighalipukhuri park in Latasil, Guwahati War Memorial is dedicated to the martyrs who fought for the nation and died in the process. This beautiful park in Guwahati has been created brilliantly with an eye for detail. The entrance is decorated with a mighty army tank donated by Indian Army and Indian Air Force which was used in the war.

Timings: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

One of the major wildlife sanctuaries of Assam, the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the border of Nagaon and Kamrup District. Famous majorly for its One Horned Rhinoceros it is a must visit for tourists! November to February offer best weather conditions.

Timings: 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM (all days of the week)
Entry Fee: INR 50 for Indians and INR 500 for Foreigners

The proud possessors of some rare and endangered species, the Assam Zoo spread over 130 acres of land is a major tourist attraction. The whiter tigers, one horned rhinos, Swamp tapirs and leopards to name a few, are usually the tourists' favourites.

Timings: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Fridays closed)
Entry Fee: INR 30 for Adults (Indian), INR 10 for Children (Indian), INR 100 for Adults (Foreigner) and INR 30 for Children (Foreigner)

Home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinoceros population, this national park in Guwahati has been declared as a World Heritage Site.

Timings: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Sundays closed)
Entry Fee: INR 100 for Indians and INR 500 for Foreigners, INR 900 Elephant Safari for Indians and INR 1200 Elephant Safari for Foreigners. 

Best Time: October to June

Manas National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam. The only tiger reserve in Assam and also famous for the rare golden langur and the red panda, Manas is one of the best-kept national parks in India.

Timings: 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM (all days of the week)
Entry Fee: INR 20 for Indians and INR 250 for Foreigners  

Best Time: October to Apr

Situated in Sonitpur, Nameri National Park in Guwahati is famous for its elephants and other animals including tigers, leopards, gaurs, wild pigs, sambars, etc. and also for being a bird watchers paradise.

Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Sundays closed)
Entry Fee: INR 20 for Indians and INR 250 for Foreigners

Best Time: November to April