After landing at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, collect your luggage and use the prepaid taxi counter or a reliable app cab. Allow roughly 45–75 minutes to reach central Guwahati, depending on traffic; the airport road can slow considerably after midday. If you have bulky luggage, ask your hotel to confirm check-in and luggage storage in advance. After settling in, have a light lunch near the hotel rather than trying to fit in a long meal before sightseeing.
Head toward Assam State Museum in Dighalipukhuri for about 1½ hours. Its galleries are a good introduction to Assam before tomorrow’s temple circuit, with archaeological pieces, traditional textiles, tribal collections, and regional sculpture. It generally operates during daytime hours and is commonly closed on Mondays, but confirm the day’s last-entry time before setting out; keep around ₹20–100 for entry and small photography charges. From the museum, walk or take a short auto-rickshaw ride to Dighalipukhuri Park, where the shaded lakeside path is ideal for a slow 45-minute reset. Avoid wandering too far with luggage, and keep valuables secure around the busy Panbazar area.
Continue by auto-rickshaw or app cab to an Uzanbazar riverside restaurant for dinner. Choose Assamese dishes such as rice, dal, khar, tenga, and seasonal fish, or opt for familiar North Indian food if you prefer something lighter; budget approximately ₹500–1,200 per person. Afterward, finish at the Brahmaputra riverfront at Uzanbazar with a 30–45-minute stroll, weather permitting. The river is especially atmospheric around sunset, but use the better-lit stretches, avoid isolated edges after dark, and take a cab back to the hotel rather than walking long distances.
Start around 5:00–5:30 AM for Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill. The hill road is far easier before the city wakes up, and an auto-rickshaw or app cab from central Guwahati generally takes 25–40 minutes. Expect security checks, a footwear counter, and a queue; allow two to three hours, especially if you want darshan in the sanctum. The temple usually opens early, but timings and entry arrangements can change on festival days, so confirm locally at the hotel. Dress modestly, carry minimal belongings, and keep cash for offerings and small fees.
After darshan, walk or take a short local ride around the accessible Dasha Mahavidya temples on Nilachal Hill. Visit the shrines of Tara, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi, and Kamala in the order allowed by priests and current access conditions; some are quiet, unevenly approached hill shrines rather than formal visitor attractions. Allow another two to three hours, wear sturdy sandals, and carry water. Descend toward Latashil for Ugratara Temple, a smaller but deeply respected Shakti shrine where 45–60 minutes is enough; a cab is simplest, though the descent and onward drive can take 30–45 minutes in morning traffic.
Have lunch at Khorikaa in Uzanbazar, a convenient neighborhood stop after Ugratara Temple. Order an Assamese thali or a few regional preparations to share—rice, dal, seasonal greens, fish, or chicken are good choices—and budget roughly ₹500–1,000 per person. Lunch should take about an hour; call ahead if possible, as popular tables fill quickly and opening hours can vary. From Uzanbazar, allow 20–30 minutes by cab to reach Navagraha Temple on Chitrachal Hill.
Spend an hour to an hour and a half at Navagraha Temple, climbing at an unhurried pace and enjoying the broad views over Guwahati. The approach is steep in places, so avoid rushing after lunch and carry water; late afternoon is generally more comfortable than midday. Finish near Fancy Bazaar with Assamese tea and a local sweet or snack from a well-established shop in the market area—try pitha, narikolor laru, or a simple tea with something savory. Keep ₹150–350 per person for this stop, and allow 45 minutes before returning to the hotel. Traffic around Fancy Bazaar can become dense toward evening, so use a cab rather than trying to cover the final stretch on foot with temple-day fatigue.