Reaching IIT Guwahati

Air Travel

Guwahati International Airport, also known as Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), is located about 22 km from IIT Guwahati. You can reach the campus using app-based taxi services like Uber or Ola, as well as prepaid taxis available in the arrival area of the airport. The typical fare ranges from ₹700 to ₹900.

Rail Travel

Kamakhya railway station is around 13 km from the campus, while Guwahati railway station is about 20 km away. From either station, you can take a taxi, auto-rickshaw, or bus to reach the campus.

Link for IIT Guwahati Bus Service Timetable: Institute buses run regularly between Guwahati city and IIT Guwahati.

Link for Private Taxi Service Provider: Please contact them directly as per your requirement.

Nearby Sightseeing

Nestled along the mighty Brahmaputra River, the Guwahati city offers a unique blend of hills, plains, and diverse natural beauty, with excellent connectivity by air, rail, and road.

Visitors can explore landmarks like the Kamakhya Temple, and the Umananda Temple situated on a river island. Cultural and scientific attractions include the Assam State Museum, Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, and Guwahati Planetarium. Scenic experiences can be enjoyed at the Brahmaputra riverfront and via the Guwahati Ropeway.

Nearby highlights include Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the one-horned rhinoceros, and Shillong, known as the Abode of Clouds and Music Capital of India. Other attractions like Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and Sualkuchi, the silk village, add to the region’s charm.

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