Which City in Assam called the Gateway to the North East.?

The Correct Answer is Guwahati . Guwahati is the gateway to one of the most exotic and fascinating regions of India-the Northeast. The name Guwahati is a combination of two words. Guwa meaning areca nut and Hat meaning market. It was once known as "Pragiyotishpura" or Light of the East. Today, Guwahati is the business hub of the region and also Assam's largest city. Guwahati, the biggest city of Assam has the best communication via road, rail, and air to travel to any part of NE India. Hence, in a way, it can also be considered as the gateway to Northeast India. Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River is the city of Guwahati in the Northern Eastern state of Assam. The city is situated at an altitude of 55 meters above sea level and has the eastern hill flanks of the Himalayan ranges surrounding the city. There are plenty of tourist attractions in and around Guwahati a few worth seeing are the Uma Nanda Temple which is a 17th-century temple on a river island of the same name and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was built by Ahom King Gadapani on this picturesque Brahmaputra isle, also called Peacock Island. Another major attraction is the unique Ugro Tara Temple located at Lotaxil. The temple is dedicated to the deity Tara. The goodness in the sanctum sanctorum is not an idol but a pit of water. Extra Facts:- Dibrugarh:- Dibrugarh is a city and is the headquarters of the Dibrugarh district in the state of Assam in India. Well known as the Tea City of India, Dibrugarh is a major city in eastern India in line with Guwahati and Bhubaneswar and is the emerging communication and industrial hub of North East India. Dibrugarh is also one of the two main cities in the state of Assam to receive urban development aid from the Asian Development Bank and is the nerve centre of industry, communication and healthcare of the upper Assam region. Dibrugarh has located 439 km (273 miles) east of Guwahati, the largest city of the Indian state of Assam A Dibrugarh is known as the 'Tea City of India' because it is the gateway to the three tea-producing areas of India. Tezpur:- Tezpur is a town and urban agglomeration in Sonitpur district, Assam state, India. Tezpur is on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, 175 kilometres (109 mi) northeast of Guwahati, and is the largest of the north bank's towns. The area is famous for its tea plantations, the undulating stretch of tea-gardens along with Forests and National Parks attract a large number of tourists to this area. The name Tezpur is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Teza' (meaning blood) and 'Pura' (meaning town or city). Tezpur translates to the 'City of Blood' - a somewhat macabre name, resulting from the legend of Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva waging an epic battle with each here, that turned the place into a river of blood. Jorhat:- Jorhat is one of the major cities of Assam and a doorway to both Assam and Nagaland. Jorhat district was carved out of the Sibsagar District in 1983. It is one of Assam's largest towns and derives its name from two haats or bazaars "Macharhat and Chowkihat" on the banks of River Bhogdoi, a tributary of the Brahmaputra. It is famous for its culture, mosques, tombs, gardens and most importantly-its tea plantations.