Places to Visit in Guwahati by Bike or Scooty: 12 City Spots
Quick take: Guwahati's sights are spread across the city, from Nilachal Hill in the west to the riverfront and the old town in the middle. A scooty is the easiest way to see them: no waiting for cabs, and parking is simple. Rent one from ₹799/day at our pickup in Maligaon, about 5 km from Kamakhya Temple, and you can see most of this list in a day or two.
The list
| # | Place | Area | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamakhya Temple | Nilachal Hill | Early-morning darshan, city views |
| 2 | Umananda Island | Ferry from Kachari Ghat | A tiny river island with a Shiva temple |
| 3 | Brahmaputra riverfront | Uzan Bazar | Sunsets and river views |
| 4 | Dighalipukhuri | Near Pan Bazar | A quiet tank and park in the old town |
| 5 | Assam State Museum | Near Dighalipukhuri | Assam's history and crafts |
| 6 | Navagraha Temple | Chitrachal Hill | An old hilltop temple to the nine planets |
| 7 | Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra | Panjabari | Assamese art, culture and performances |
| 8 | Basistha Temple | Basistha | A temple by mountain streams on the city's edge |
| 9 | Fancy Bazar and Pan Bazar | City centre | Markets, street food, shopping |
| 10 | Deepor Beel | West, towards the airport | A wetland and bird sanctuary, best in winter |
| 11 | Saraighat Bridge viewpoint | Jalukbari side | The Brahmaputra and the bridges |
| 12 | Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden | Central Guwahati | A family half-day |
Opening times change, especially for temples and museums; check before you go.
Notes on the stops
Kamakhya Temple. Our pickup in Maligaon is about 5 km away, so it's the natural first stop. Go early, before the queues build. The ride up Nilachal Hill is short and easy on a scooty. Our Kamakhya Temple by scooty or bike guide has the details.
Umananda Island and the riverfront. Park near Kachari Ghat and take the short ferry to Umananda. Afterwards, the riverfront at Uzan Bazar is the best place in the city for sunset.
The old town. Dighalipukhuri, the Assam State Museum and the Pan Bazar bookshops are close together. Park once and walk.
East side. Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra and Basistha Temple are on the city's south-eastern edge; pair them in one ride.
Deepor Beel. A wetland on the city's western edge, known for its birds, especially in winter. Take binoculars.
A simple one-day plan
- Morning: Kamakhya Temple, then down to Kachari Ghat for the ferry to Umananda.
- Midday: the old town around Dighalipukhuri and the museum, with lunch in Pan Bazar or Fancy Bazar.
- Afternoon: Navagraha Temple, or the Kalakshetra if you like art and culture.
- Evening: the riverfront at Uzan Bazar for sunset.
Our slow day in Guwahati on a scooter is a narrative version of a day like this. For trips outside the city, see day trips from Guwahati by scooty, bike or car.
Our scooties
Picked up in Maligaon, Guwahati
Riding in Guwahati: tips
- Avoid office-hour traffic in the city centre if you can; mornings and early afternoons are easier.
- Park where you're directed at temples and ghats, and lock the steering.
- Helmets are compulsory, and ours come with the scooty.
- Carry water and a rain jacket; showers can come out of nowhere in summer.
FAQs
What's the best way to see Guwahati in a day? On a rented scooty: Kamakhya Temple in the morning, Umananda and the old town at midday, and the riverfront at sunset.
How far is Kamakhya Temple from your pickup? About 5 km, up Nilachal Hill from Maligaon.
Can I rent a scooty in Guwahati for one day? Yes. Scooties start at ₹799/day, picked up and dropped in Maligaon.
Is it easy to ride a scooty in Guwahati? Yes, with some patience in city-centre traffic. The hill roads up to Kamakhya and Navagraha are short and gentle.
Contact / Book
Message us on WhatsApp with your date, and we'll have a scooty ready in Maligaon for an early start.
The information in this post is indicative. Final terms and policies are discussed and confirmed when you take the vehicle on rent.
