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Dating in Guwahati: first dates and weekend trips

Updated · by the SwipeTrip team

Guwahati is built along the Brahmaputra, and the river is the city's best first date: a ferry to a temple island, a sunset cruise, a long walk on the riverfront. It's also the gateway to the Northeast, with Shillong's hills and Kaziranga's rhinos close enough for a first trip together.

First date ideas in Guwahati

  • Brahmaputra riverfront

    Uzan Bazar

    The river promenade, busy with people at sunset. Several operators run evening cruises from here too.

  • Umananda Island

    Brahmaputra river

    A tiny river island with an old Shiva temple, reached by a short ferry. The ride across is half the fun.

  • Kamakhya Temple

    Nilachal Hill

    One of India's most important temples, on a hill with views over the river. Go early, as queues get long.

  • Dighalipukhuri

    Near Panbazar

    A long old tank in the city centre with boating and paths around it, next to the Assam State Museum.

  • Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra

    Panjabari

    A cultural centre celebrating Assamese arts, with museums, open-air theatre and events.

  • Deepor Beel

    Western Guwahati

    A large wetland and bird sanctuary on the city's edge, best on a winter morning.

Weekend trips from Guwahati

For when a few good dates turn into a plan to go somewhere together.

  • Shillong

    Meghalaya

    Pine-covered hills, Ward's Lake, cafés and live music. The obvious first trip from Guwahati.

    about 3 hours by roadOctober to May

  • Sohra (Cherrapunji)

    Meghalaya

    Waterfalls, caves and the living root bridges in the villages below. Bring rain gear in the monsoon.

    about 4.5 hours by roadOctober to May, and the monsoon for the waterfalls

  • Kaziranga National Park

    Assam

    Jeep safaris through grasslands with the one-horned rhino. The park closes during the monsoon.

    about 4.5 to 5 hours by roadNovember to April

  • Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

    Assam

    A small sanctuary with a dense population of rhinos, close enough for a day trip.

    about 1.5 hours by roadNovember to April

  • Chandubi Lake

    Assam

    A quiet lake near the Meghalaya border, surrounded by forest and villages, for a slow day out.

    about 2 hours by roadNovember to March

First-date tips for Guwahati

Guwahati's festivals and weather shape the year, so plan around them.

  • Bihu season: Rongali Bihu in mid-April brings music and dancing across the city, and Magh Bihu in January is all about feasts and pitha. Both make lively group plans.
  • Monsoon: From June to September, rain can be heavy and roads to Meghalaya can see landslides. Check before you travel.
  • Eat Assamese: Masor tenga, a light, tangy fish curry, and a thali with pitha are easy things to share.
  • Evenings come early: It gets dark early in the Northeast, especially in winter. Plan riverfront dates for the afternoon and sunset.

Questions people ask

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  • What are good first date ideas in Guwahati?

    A sunset on the Brahmaputra riverfront or a river cruise, the ferry to Umananda Island, a boat on Dighalipukhuri, or an event at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra.

  • Where can couples go for a weekend trip from Guwahati?

    Shillong and Sohra in Meghalaya, Kaziranga for rhinos in the dry season, and Pobitora or Chandubi Lake for a shorter day out.

  • Is it safe to meet a match from a dating app in Guwahati?

    Talk on video first, meet in daylight somewhere busy like the riverfront or a mall food court, book your own cab home and tell a friend. Every SwipeTrip member has verified with Aadhaar and a live selfie.

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