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GHY/Guwahati (7 PFs)
Local Name: Gauhati
गुवाहाटी
গুৱাহাটী

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 26 2022 (13:33) by guest
Guwahati Railway Station (GHY), located in the heart of Guwahati, Assam, is a major railway hub with 7 platforms. It offers basic amenities like waiting rooms, food stalls, and restrooms. Visitors can explore the vibrant Paltan Bazaar, a bustling commercial hub, just a short distance from the station.

Tourism

Kamakhya Temple: A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya.
Umananda Temple: A small temple located on a small island in the Brahmaputra River, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Navagraha Temple: A complex of nine temples dedicated to the nine planets in Hindu astrology.
Assam State Mosque: The largest mosque in Guwahati, known for its architectural beauty.
Doul Govinda Temple: A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, known for its intricate carvings.

Food

Bhojanalaya: Popular vegetarian restaurant offering delicious North Indian dishes.
Haldiram's: Famous for its traditional sweets and snacks.
Govindam: Authentic South Indian restaurant known for its flavorful dosas.
The Dhaba: Casual eatery serving classic Indian street food and vegetarian options.
The Curry House: Offers a variety of vegetarian curries and rice dishes.

Station Address

Station Road, Near 240 Transit Camp, Railway Recruitment Board Guwahati, Gopinath Bordoloi Road, Mawhati, Paltan Bazaar, Guwahati, District - Kamrup Metropolitan. Pin - 781001.
State: Assam

Elevation: 59 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-2
Zone: NFR/Northeast Frontier   Division: Lumding


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Jun 23 2022 (13:53)   GHY/Guwahati (7 PFs)
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Arunachal Information centre and ILP issuing counter. Near Main Entrance, Pf 1, opposite to Tkt Booking Counters.

Online booking - click here takes 1 to 2 business days.
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1. Timings of counter?
2. What all documents required for ILP?
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Jun 23 2022 (15:58)
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Timings not mentioned here.
Any ID proof with full Address mentioned and Passport photo.
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Jun 24 2022 (15:06)
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Original ID proof or Xerox?
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Original preferable else Xerox.
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Jun 24 2022 (15:11)
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Tumi ki xerox diyechile?
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Jun 24 2022 (15:15)
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Ami bari thekei online apply korechilam.
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Jun 24 2022 (15:18)
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Ki bhabe korle? Websiter link achhe?
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Jun 23 2022 (12:10)   GHY/Guwahati (7 PFs)
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Retiring room on Pf 1 at end side of PF towards kyq end.
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Jun 23 2022 (12:22)
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Waiting Hall at Pf 1 for AC pax with departing trains.
Rs 30 for 6 hrs, 60 for 12 hrs.
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Nov 10 2017 (09:58)   GHY/Guwahati (7 PFs)
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20 ft dia HVLS fan fitted. It's a 3 phase AC fan and can displace air upto 40 feet.
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Jan 23 2017 (14:58)   GHY/Guwahati (7 PFs)
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WI-FI abvl at good speed
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May 31 2016 (09:13)   GHY/Guwahati (7 PFs)
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You will get buses for intercity travel or hired 4- wheelers for long journey from Paltan Bazar (south side exit). Bargain hard or you will be looted.
If you are approached by some stranded person or a big family with kids who will start the conversation with the question if you know Hindi, ignore. This is another begging scam. It is their routine; not their sudden fall. They will even say that they don't need money but just something (may be food) for the kids.
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id and ILP ready as it is one of the heavily militarized zones of this country. Don't argue with the army at any state. You will not be spared even if you're a IAS. Unless you're proven harmless, you're deemed suspicious.
Kamakhya is better to visit in the late afternoon to avoid crowd. Hire car from Paltanbazar. Rs. 500 will suffice if you bargain.

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