Places to visit in Dispur
- Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra is culturally very important. The museum showcases the tradition & culture of Assam & the other northeastern states of India. It displays weapons, articles, statues, costumes, traditional jewellery of Assam & other Northeast states.
- Around 6 kilometres from Dispur is the Basistha Ashram, famous for its Shiva temple. The Basistha Ashram, lies on the confluence of Kanta, Sandhya & Lalita rivers
- Shilpagram is another popular tourist place which displays handicrafts & cultural heritage of Assam & other northeastern states. It has metal & wooden handicrafts, silk sarees, carpets, ethnic jewellery of Assam & other northeastern states.
- The Ganeshguri Bazaar is a local bazaar in Dispur that sells handloom products.
- Other famous places are: Assam Secretariat, the Assam Assembly House, Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, Ganesh Mandir, Regional Science Centre, etc.
Capital of Assam- Dispur
Capital of Assam: Assam’s capital is Dispur, a sub-urban locality in Guwahati. Earlier, Shillong was Assam’s capital. Later on, when Meghalaya was carved out of Assam, Shillong became Meghalaya’s capital & in 1973, Dispur was made Assam’s capital. Dispur has a lot of history, culture & political significance. Situated on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River, it is a symbol of Assam’s rich heritage.
In this article, we will try to cover Dispur, the capital of Assam, and the population and area of Assam!
Capital of Assam
Table of Content
- Introduction on Capital of Assam- Dispur
- Administration in Dispur
- Geography & Weather
- Economy
- Places to visit in Dispur
- How can we reach Dispur?