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  • Ambubachi mela is one of the most important festivals of Northeast India. It is celebrated every year in the month of June at Kamakhya temple, Guwahati, Assam. 
  • The temple is perched on top of the Nilachal Hills and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Assam. 
  • The temple consists of four chambers: Calanta, Garbagriha, Pancharatna, and Natamandiramong. One chamber leads to the sanctum of the temple which is in the form of a cave. There is a natural spring in the chamber that resembles the womb of the goddess.
  • Ambubachi Mela is a festival which lasts for four days and its prime festivity represents Shakti tradition. 
  • The Mela observes a deluge of Sanyasis who perform their strict ascetic modes of devotion at the Kamakhya Devi temple. 
  • Basically, the celebration is aimed at honoring the fertile richness of mother earth. The idea is to celebrate the menstruation cycle of goddess Kamakhya Devi during these four days. It is believed that the Devi goes under menstrual period for three days. 
  • During those days, the temple remains closed. On the fourth day, the temple opens with great festivity and a grand ambubachi puja is conducted. 
  • Due to its popularity, the festival is attended by numerous devotees, Sanyasis, and travelers in large numbers.

BY TRAIN

  • Kamakhya has its own railhead “Kamakhya Railway Station” which is 3 kms away from Kamakhya temple. 
  • However, there is an alternative “Guwahati railway station” which is 6 kms away from the temple.
  • Though this station is far, it is still preferable because it is the largest railhead in the North-eastern India and it is well connected to all the major cities via regular trains.
  • On reaching the Guwahati railway station, get a cab or an auto to the temple.

BY AIR

  • The nearest Airport is Guwahati Airport, which is also known as Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, formerly known as Borjhar Airport.
  • This is the most convenient Airport as it connects all the major Indian cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

BY ROAD

  • If you visit by train, exit the Guwahati railway station and cross the foot-over bridge. 
  • You can easily find autos, buses and metered taxis. General fare of the auto is Rs. 100.
  • In case of buses, you can easily get an Assam Tourism Department bus from the station to the temple, which takes around 25minutes to reach.
  • Alternatively, you can simply hire a taxi and comfortably reach the destination.

BY FOOT

  • Like most of the Devi temples, this temple of Mother Kamakhya is perched atop a hill, namely, Nilachal Hill. 
  • If you have the spirit of climbing the hill, you can take the rock-cut staircase from the base of the Nilachal Hill to the temple.
  • In case of elderly people, porters are also available for a fair fee to carry them on a palanquin to the temple.
  • Kamakhya Sweets- Address- Kali Mandir, Kamakhya Temple Road, near, Guwahati, Assam 781010
  • Annapurna Restaurant Kamakhya- Address- Kamakhya Mandir Rd, Kamakhya, Guwahati, Assam 781010
  • Maa Manasha Hotel- Address- New Bara Bazaar, Pandu, near Durga Mandir, Guwahati, Assam 781012
  • Cheesers Kamakhya- Address- Kamakhya, Guwahati, Assam 781010

There is a good staying facility available near Kamakhya Temple from 3stars to 5 stars.

3 STAR ACCOMMODATION

  1.   Hotel Sreemoyee Inn- Prices starting from Rs.4, 000. The hotel is only 60m far from the temple.
  2.   Hotel green Lush- Prices starting from Rs.1000. The distance between the hotel and the temple is 4.6kms.
  3.   Hotel Atithi- Prices starting from Rs. 2000. The hotel is 9.5kms away from the temple.

4-STAR ACCOMMODATION

  1.   Hotel Raj Mahal- Prices starting from Rs.3000. The distance between the hotel and the temple is 9kms.
  2.   Royale De Casa- Prices starting from Rs.3500. The distance between the hotel and the temple is 19kms.
  3.   Hotel Tokyo Tower- Prices starting from Rs.4700. The distance between the hotel and the temple is 18.1kms.

5-STAR ACCOMMODATION

  1.   Radisson Blu Hotel- Prices starting from Rs.5500. The distance between the hotel and the temple is 8.3kms.
  2.   Novotel Guwahati- Prices starting from Rs.5000. The distance between the hotel and the temple is 15kms.

MUST VISIT

  • Bhubaneswari Temple
  • Uma Nanda Temple
  • Basistha Ashram

WORTH SEEING

  • Assam State Museum 
  • Kachapukhuri Pond
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  • Wide Angle Lens
  • Tripod
  • Zoom Lens
  • Portrait Lens

Weather –

  • Max. Temperature : 38.5 C.
  • Min. Temperature : 7 .C.
  • Best Time to visit: September – December
  • Climate- Humid subtropical
  • Summers- April to May, monsoons- June to September and winters- October to March. 
  • Temperatures range between 19°C and 26°C

Shoot –

  • Portraits
  • Festival
  • Cheerful crowd

Safety –

  • Friendly People
  • Safe Place to Travel
  • Be cautious about pickpockets
  • Carry prescription medicines and water bottle
  • Cash

How To Reach

Nearest Airport-  Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (25 Kms)

Nearest railway station-  Guwahati railway station (6 kms)

Roadways- Assam Tourism Department bus ( From railway station)

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