QUICK ANSWER The six seasons of Assam are Grishmo (summer), Borxa (monsoon), Xorot (early autumn), Hemonto (late autumn), Xit (winter) and Bosonto (spring). Each season, or Ritu, covers two months of the traditional Assamese calendar, which begins in mid-April with Bohag Bihu. Together, they shape the state’s farming cycle, its three Bihu festivals and the […]
Quick answer The best multicuisine restaurant in Guwahati cooks every cuisine on its menu with equal care, keeps veg and non-veg choices clear, has space for your occasion and sits somewhere easy to reach. In central Guwahati, The Curry Lounge at Vishwaratna Hotel ticks all four and adds a private dining area for up to […]
Quick answer Wedding snacks are the starters, finger foods and welcome bites served before the main meal. A strong wedding snacks menu offers five to seven varieties, balances fried items with grilled and steamed ones, includes clear vegetarian choices, and changes with the season: cool drinks and chaat for summer, live tandoor and hot soups […]
updated September 2026 | By the Vishwaratna Hotel team, Guwahati Kamakhya darshan in brief Maa Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill opens early in the morning, pauses for a break of roughly 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM and usually closes for darshan around 5:30 PM. General queue darshan is free. Special darshan costs ₹501 per person […]
Every September, dietitians, schools and hospitals across India put up the same posters about balanced diets and portion control. But walk into a Kamrup household during any ordinary lunch, and you’ll find most of that advice already sitting on the plate — a bowl of khar, a side of tenga, a fistful of bamboo shoot, […]
Ambubachi 2026 falls from 22 to 26 June 2026 at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. The sanctum closes on the night of 22 June and stays shut for three days (23–25 June) to mark the goddess’s annual cycle, then reopens on the morning of 26 June for darshan. Often called the “Mahakumbh of the […]
Every year on June 7, the world pauses to reflect on something we do three times a day — eat. World Food Safety Day 2026 carries an urgent and empowering theme: “From burden to solutions — safe food everywhere.” Co-led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), this global […]
India is a land of celebrations, but nothing quite matches the raw energy, tribal authenticity, and breathtaking spectacle of festivals in North East India. Nestled between the eastern Himalayas and the plains of Assam, the region — lovingly called the Land of the Seven Sisters — is home to over 200 tribal communities, each with […]
Guwahati is the commercial and cultural capital of Northeast India — and when it comes to planning a corporate event in the region, your choice of venue can make or break the experience. Whether you are organizing a high-stakes board meeting, an annual general meeting (AGM), a team offsite, a product launch, or a client […]
National Wine Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25 — and for travelers, food lovers, and hospitality seekers in Northeast India, it is the perfect occasion to pause, pour a glass, and celebrate with style. Whether you are a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply curious about pairing the right bottle with a great meal, this […]
