Gauhati University, Guwahati

Name: Gauhati University
Address: Guwahati, India

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Gauhati University, also known as GU, is a collegiate public state university located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 26 January 1948 under the provisions of an Act enacted by the Assam Legislative Assembly. It is the oldest university in Northeast India. ()

Local name: गुवाहाटी विश्वविद्यालय Established: 1948 (76 years ago)Coordinates: 26°9'13"N, 91°39'48"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kamakhya Temple, Saraighat Bridge, New Saraighat Bridge, Dipor Bil.

2.8 miE
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
71 min walk • Perched atop the Nilachal Hill in the bustling city of Guwahati, India, the Kamakhya Temple stands as a revered shrine and a splendid epitome of ancient architecture. This Hindu temple is dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya, an incarnation of the Divine Mother and is one...
1.6 miN
Bridge
Saraighat Bridge, Guwahati
41 min walk • The Saraighat Bridge is a rail-cum-road bridge over Brahmaputra River in Assam, India and is the first of its kind bridge over the river in the state. The length of the bridge is 1492 meters and the road on the bridge is 7.3 meters wide.
1.6 miN
Bridge
New Saraighat Bridge, Guwahati
41 min walk • The New Saraighat Bridge, also referred to as the 2nd Saraighat Bridge is a beam bridge in India, connecting the North bank of Assam to South bank of Assam.
2.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Dipor Bil, Guwahati
62 min walk • Dipor Bil, also spelt Deepor Beel, is located to the south-west of Guwahati city, in Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India It is a permanent freshwater lake, in a former channel of the Brahmaputra River, to the south of the main river.
4.4 miSE
Forts and castles
Garchuk Lachit Garh, Guwahati
112 min walk • Garchuk Lachit Garh or Fort, now popularly known as Lachit Garh, is located in northeastern India in the southwestern part of Guwahati city to the west of Ahomgaon.
3.3 miNE
Universities and schools
IIT Guwahati, Guwahati
84 min walk • Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is a public technical university established by the Government of India, located in Amingaon area, North Guwahati city, in the state of Assam in India. It is the sixth Indian Institute of Technology established in India.
2.8 miNW
Bridge
Saraighat, Guwahati
71 min walk • Saraighat is a neighborhood in the Indian city of Guwahati, on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra. Sarai was a small village where the old abandoned N.F. Railway station of Amingaon was located.
5 miE
Neighbourhood
Lalganesh, Guwahati
128 min walk • Lalganesh is a neighbourhood of Guwahati, Assam, India. It is a little far from the heart of the city. This place is famous for an old temple. Many people believe that if anyone wishes anything in this temple their wishes get fulfilled. Lalganesh is home to a wide range of markets and commercial centres.
2.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Maligaon, Guwahati
54 min walk • The headquarters of Northeast Frontier Railway and Northeast Frontier Railway Stadium is situated here. The place is also known for goddess Durga pandals. There are several temples and places of worship in and around Maligaon. Hanuman Mandir, Kali Mandir are of special interest.
2.9 miNE
Universities and schools
NETES Institute of Technology and Science Mirza, Guwahati
74 min walk • NETES Institute of Technology & Science Mirza is a private engineering college which started in 2009 and is located in Mirza, 6 km from Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, Assam, India. The college is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education.
4.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Jyotikuchi, Guwahati
108 min walk • Jyotikuchi is a locality in Guwahati. It is surrounded by the localities of Lokhra, Sawkuchi and Barsapara.