Northbrook Gate, Guwahati

#22 among attractions in Guwahati

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The Northbrook Gate, was constructed to welcome British viceroy Lord Northbrook who visited Guwahati in 1874. The gate was built near Sukreswar Ghat where the viceroy anchored his ship. It is the only monument of its kind in this part of Assam and the lone surviving brick architecture from colonial times. For the last 140 years, it has remained a silent spectator of many developments of Guwahati. ()

Coordinates: 26°11'17"N, 91°44'20"E

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Northbrook Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Umananda Temple, Guwahati Planetarium, Dighalipukhuri, Assam State Museum.

0.7 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Umananda Temple, Guwahati
19 min walk • Umananda Devaloi is a Shiva temple located at the Umananda Island in the middle of river Brahmaputra just opposite the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup or the Kachari Ghat in Guwahati.
0.8 miE
Museum, Entertainment, Observatories and planetariums
Guwahati Planetarium, Guwahati
22 min walk • Guwahati Planetarium is a center for astronomical education and research. Built in 1994, it is the only planetarium in Assam and the North-Eastern region of India. Its distinctive dome and sloping walls set it apart from the skyline of the area.
0.8 miE
Lake
Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati
20 min walk • Dighalipukhuri; also Dighalipukhri is a rectangular man-made pond in Guwahati, about half a mile long. Dighalipukhuri is occupied altogether area of garden and pond between 17-18 bigha lands.
0.9 miE
Museum
Assam State Museum, Guwahati
22 min walk • The Assam State Museum, previously Assam Provincial Museum, is located in the southern end of Dighali Pukhuri tank which is in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. The Museum was established by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti in 1940. The late Kanaklal barua was the founder and president.
0.9 miE
Temple
Ugratara Devalaya, Guwahati
24 min walk • Ugratara Devalaya is a temple dedicated to Ugratara located in the western side of Jor Pukhury tanks in the heart of Guwahati city in the Lotaxil locality in Northeast India. The Ugratara Temple in Uzan Bazaar in the eastern part of Guwahati, Assam, is a Shakti shrine.
0.6 miSE
Market, Shopping
Pan Bazaar, Guwahati
17 min walk • Pan Bazaar is a locality in Guwahati, India surrounded by localities of Paltan Bazaar, Ambari and Fancy Bazaar. Situated on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, it is part of the city centre. Pan Bazaar means "betel-leaf mart" in English.
0.7 miSE
Temple
Shree Shyam Mandir, Guwahati
18 min walk • Shree Shyam Mandir, Guwahati is a temple located in Chatribari, one of the main trade hubs in the Indian city of Guwahati.
1.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Rehabari, Guwahati
37 min walk • Rehabari is a locality of Guwahati. It is surrounded by localities of Paltan Bazaar and Athgaon.
~1850 ftE
Universities and schools
Cotton College, Guwahati
9 min walk • Cotton University is a public state university located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 2017 by the provisions of an Act from the Assam Legislative Assembly which merged Cotton College State University and Cotton College.
0.6 miE
Universities and schools
Cotton University, Guwahati
15 min walk • Cotton University is a public state university located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 2017 by the provisions of an Act from the Assam Legislative Assembly which merged Cotton College State University and Cotton College.
~1850 ftE
Universities and schools
Rangia College, Guwahati
9 min walk • Rangia College is an institution of general higher education stablished on the north bank of mighty Brahmaputra. It is located in Rangiya town of kamrup rural district of Assam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Northbrook Gate?

Nearby attractions include Cotton College, Guwahati (9 min walk), Rangia College, Guwahati (9 min walk), Cotton University, Guwahati (15 min walk), Pan Bazaar, Guwahati (17 min walk).

How to get to Northbrook Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northbrook Gate:

Train

Guwahati (21 min walk)

Bus

Astc (22 min walk)