Why is Guwahati known as the gateway to the northeast?

Guwahati, the bustling capital city of Assam, is also called the gateway to the enchanting northeastern region of India. The city is located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river and is one of the most culturally vibrant cities in India.

When we say culturally vibrant, we most definitely mean how Guwahati is a melting pot of different cultures from across India. It’s not just the local Assamese culture that one can see here; since Guwahati is one of the largest cities in Northeast India, many people from all across northeastern states come here for either studies or living or are just travelling through.

Here’s why Guwahati is also called the gateway to Northeast India.

Guwahati’s strategic location in the heart of Northeast India, is why the city is so visited. It’s no surprise that from Guwahati, you will find ways to reach any part of the region, in any of the eight states.

Guwahati serves as a major transportation hub with excellent connectivity through road, rail, and air. These facilities make it so easy to enter into the northeastern states.

One of the aforementioned transportation options is flight. Guwahati has direct access to all the airports in all of the northeastern states – Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Tripura.

The city is a major railway junction, connecting different northeastern states. So if you are travelling by train and wish to reach other corners of the region, there's easy train access. States like Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh have railway connectivity.

Inter-state bus connectivity from Guwahati makes it very convenient for those who wish to explore the region by road. Depending on the destinations, there are day-super and night-super buses available to all major destinations in all the northeastern states.

Guwahati city is a thriving commercial centre. And in that, the markets in Guwahati are full of items from all over India.

The city's cultural and historical significance, coupled with its natural beauty, makes it a popular tourist destination, drawing visitors who then explore other parts of the Northeast.