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  Known as the “Gateway to North East India”, Guwahati is known to be one of India’s busiest cities in the North Eastern belt. It is a major riverine port, and at the same time, it is also known to have many hills. Guwahati is also home to several wildlife species and bird species. Looking for the best of what Guwahati has in store? Here are our top picks: Plan a Trip to the Kamakhya Temple Picture Courtesy: Google Guwahati is known amongst folks for several varied reasons, but the most popular among those is that it is where  Kamakhya Temple  is situated. It is the main temple out of the ten Shaktipeeths and is located on the top of Nilachal Hills.  Kamakhya Devi  is worshipped in the temple and it is an important place of worship not only for Hindus but also for Buddhists. Take a boat ride to the Umananada Devaloi Picture Courtesy: Google Umananda Devaloi  is another important temple in the city, located at  Umananda  island also known as the...

  Safari is one of the many ways to support conservation efforts and help preserve species in danger of extinction, all while experiencing the wonders of nature by being a part of it. A  budget safari  ride through a national park  in India  provides a learning opportunity about the environment, history, and wildlife and also provides the excitement of exploring the unknown. Several budget-friendly  offbeat safari  options in India provide a unique appeal to those who prefer areas with fewer crowds or lower costs and also provide revenue opportunities to the locals of the particular area. Here are some examples: Buxa National Park, West Bengal Buxa National Park  is located in the northern part of West Bengal and is an  Eastern Himalayan National Park .  It is also a tiger reserve which is spread over 760 km 2  and it is also a must-visit place for people who are interested in botany, as this region has a rare collection of orchids ...