- Assam Tea Festival. November. The annual festival caters to more than tea lovers. In addition to tea tasting and tours of the tea gardens, visitors can enjoy jungle safaris and river rafting. (updated Feb 2020)
- Bihu. A set of three Assamese festivals in April, October and January respectively, all of which celebrate the changing seasons. (updated Feb 2020)
- Debaddhani Festival. July–August. A three-day festival where offerings are made to the goddess of snakes, Devi Manassa. An unusual ritual takes place where possessed devotees walk on a sharp sword's edge in a trance-like state. (updated Feb 2020)
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Plan a trip to Guwāhāti, India — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with Kamakhya Temple, Pandu Port, Guwahati War Cemetery, Nabaratna Road, Dirgheshwari temple.
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- Mobile tickets are usually scanned at the gate; keep offline screenshots as backup.
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Private airport and city transfers for Guwāhāti — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
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Rent a car around Guwāhāti for day trips and countryside — flexible pickup options.
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Travel eSIM data for visiting Guwāhāti — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.
- Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
- Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.