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Trip plans, festival guides and driving tips for Guwahati and the Northeast, written by our team. For rental rules and permits, see the help centre.
Self-Drive or Taxi in Guwahati: Which Is Cheaper for Your Trip?
For 2 or more days, or trips beyond the city, a self-drive car is usually cheaper than a taxi because you pay one daily rate with 300 km included and no driver allowance. For short city r...
ReadThings to Do in Guwahati in One Day: A Road-Tested Plan
In one day in Guwahati you can see Kamakhya Temple, take the ferry to Umananda island, visit the Assam State Museum, walk the Brahmaputra riverfront at Uzan Bazar and catch sunset near Sa...
ReadGuwahati to Shillong Road Trip: Best Stops Along NH6
The 100 km drive from Guwahati to Shillong takes about 3 hours on NH6. The best stops are the roadside fruit stalls near Nongpoh, the Umiam Lake viewpoints near Barapani, and tea breaks a...
ReadKaziranga Safari Guide: Zones, Timings and How to Plan
Kaziranga has jeep safaris in the Central (Kohora), Western (Bagori), Eastern (Agaratoli) and Burapahar ranges, plus early-morning elephant safaris. The park is usually open from November...
ReadDriving to Tawang in Winter: Snow, Sela and What to Expect
Winter (December to February) brings snow around Sela, freezing mornings and the chance of short road closures on the Tawang route. Take an SUV or 4x4, start early each day, carry warm cl...
ReadMeghalaya in the Monsoon: Is It Worth the Drive?
Yes, if you plan for it. June to September is when Meghalaya's waterfalls are at their most dramatic, but expect heavy rain, fog, slow roads and the occasional landslide. Drive only in da...
ReadRongali Bihu in Assam: A Visitor's Guide to the Spring Festival
Rongali (Bohag) Bihu is Assam's spring and new-year festival, celebrated from mid-April. Expect Bihu dance and music stages across Guwahati and towns in Upper Assam, festive markets, and ...
ReadAmbubachi Mela at Kamakhya: Travel Tips for Pilgrims
Ambubachi Mela is held at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati every June. The temple stays closed for about three days and reopens to very large crowds. Expect traffic diversions around Nilachal ...
ReadGuwahati Airport to the City: Distance, Time and Best Options
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) is about 20 km from central Guwahati, a 40 to 60 minute drive. Options are a pre-booked car with driver, a self-drive car delivered ...
ReadWedding Car Rental in Guwahati: Luxury Cars, Guest Transport and Planning
For an Assamese or destination wedding in Guwahati, book a luxury car for the couple, MUVs or tempo travellers for family, and a coach for guests 3 to 4 weeks ahead. Share timings, venues...
ReadAn Assam Road Trip Playlist: Songs for the Drive
A road trip across Assam and Meghalaya is best with Assamese music: Bihu songs for the plains, the timeless songs of Bhupen Hazarika, and the voice of Zubeen Garg, whose songs fill every ...
ReadRenting an Electric Car in Guwahati: Range, Charging and Tips
An electric car is ideal for city use and short trips around Guwahati. Plan charging stops for longer drives, start each day fully charged, and expect range to drop on long climbs such as...
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