EP 3 ।‌ গৌহাটি উমানন্দ মন্দির ।‌ Guwahati Sightseeing । ব্রক্ষ্মপুত্রে রিভার ক্রজ । Assam Silk

Summary

The video follows a sightseeing day in Guwahati after the hosts visit Kamakhya Temple. It combines river and temple visits with local food and shopping, alongside brief historical and cultural context about Assam.

Travel Highlights and Practical Tips

• Brahmaputra river cruise: The hosts board at Jahajghat in the Ujanbazar area. Cruise options include sunset, later-evening, and dinner trips. The narrator recommends an earlier cruise for better views of the riverbanks, which are harder to see after dark. Tickets may be booked online, by phone, or at the counter; cruises may not operate every day.
• Umananda Temple: The hosts take a launch from the Brahmaputra riverbank to Mayur (Peacock) Island, then climb a long, uneven flight of steps to the temple. The government-managed launch costs about ₹40 per person, while private operators may ask around ₹200. The narrator advises checking the government ticket counter rather than accepting offers immediately after getting out of the car. Boat service and the nearby ropeway may not always be operating. The visit takes roughly 1½–2½ hours, depending on launch timings. Photography is prohibited inside the temple.
• Getting around: Because of rain, the hosts hire a car for the day. Their driver charges ₹3,000 for the expanded itinerary. The narrator says a more typical four-seater sightseeing trip from the Kamakhya area may cost around ₹2,200–₹2,300, depending on the season and route.
• Assam State Museum: The galleries feature Assamese culture, folklore, and archaeological artefacts. The narrator gives the hours as 10 a.m.–4 p.m., with closures on Mondays and the second and fourth Saturdays. The quoted entry fee is about ₹33 per person, with separate camera charges.
• Vasistha Ashram: The hosts visit the hilltop temple complex, associated in local tradition with sage Vasistha. The narration describes the streams Sandhya, Lalita, and Kanta and their confluence, known as the Vasistha Ganga.
• Deepor Beel: The hosts stop by the wetland around sunset, where locals gather, browse vegetables and small fish, and relax at tea stalls. The narrator notes that aquatic vegetation affects the view and boating experience.
• Balaji Temple: The narrator praises the temple’s spacious, clean grounds and beautiful interior, while noting that photography and videography are strictly forbidden inside.

Food and Shopping

• On the cruise, the hosts order vegetable momos and vegetable spring rolls.
• At Deepor Beel, they try fresh makhana fruit, described as hard and spiky on the outside but soft and fluffy inside. One fruit costs about ₹20. They also have sugarcane juice, quoted at around ₹30 per glass.
• At Heritage Khaadika, they share an Assamese-style meal of rice, lentils, mixed vegetables, boiled potato, fried eggplant, fish pitika, and chicken. The narrator explains that fish pitika is pounded and mixed with onion, chilli, and other ingredients. They particularly enjoy the dal, rice, and vegetable dishes, and finish with payesh. The bill is about ₹566 including GST.
• At a silk shop on GS Road, the hosts learn about Assam’s Muga, Pat, and Eri silk. Muga is described as the most expensive, with a quoted price of around ₹45,000; another silk item is quoted at around ₹11,000. The host buys a white sari with red and black detailing for about ₹9,800.

Historical and Cultural Context

The narration recalls Assam’s diverse communities and the importance of the Brahmaputra. It also mentions the 1671 Battle of Saraighat, in which the Ahom forces defeated the Mughals.

Locations, Products, and People Mentioned

Locations: Ujanbazar Jahajghat, Brahmaputra River, Mayur (Peacock) Island, Umananda Temple, Assam State Museum, Vasistha Ashram, Deepor Beel, Balaji Temple, GS Road, and Heritage Khaadika.

Products and dishes: Muga, Pat, and Eri silk; Assamese rice and dal; fish pitika; makhana fruit; vegetable momos; and spring rolls.

People: Travel host Anindya, his companion Bubu, driver Bijan Babu, and channel viewers Soma Mukherjee and Ankita Mukherjee.