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!
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?