Dispur
With the birth of Meghalaya the capital (1874 to January 1975)
had been shifted from Shillong to Dispur. 10-km away from Guwahati
on Guwahati-Shillong route, Dispur is a well-planned city, a quality,
which the tourist will enjoy the most about the town.
Auctioning Tea
Guwahati is the centre of tea trading and the auction market is
established in Dispur. CTC or Crush, Tear and Curl tea is on auction
over here every Tuesday and Wednesday of the week. On the way to
Shillong one may have a look at Dispur. Possibly, this capital is
going to be shifted to Chandrapur with exquisite natural surroundings,
20-km away from Guwahati.
Getting There
By Air
Guwahati airport is situated 18-km east of the centre, and is served
by taxis and airport buses, including those run by Indian airlines.
By Rail
The railway station is in the centre of the Guwahati town with the
state bus stand right behind and operates a very useful left luggage
service. The back of the railway station leads into the Paltan Bazaar
area, from which most of the private bus companies operate.
By Road
Guwahati is the connector city of NH - 31, 37 and 40 with the other
cities of India by road. Buses ply from Guwahati around the cities
of Northeast India by National Highways. State Transport Express
and Super Express buses of Assam, Meghalaya , Arunachal , Nagaland
, and North Bengal ply from Guwahati.
General Information
Location :10-km From Guwahati On
Guwahati-Shillong Route, Assam
Famous As : Auction Market Of Tea
Significance : Capital Of Assam
Also Known As : Dishpur
Nearby Cities
Guwahati: 10-km
Chandrapur: 30-km
Basistha: 22-km
Hajo: 42-km
Madan Kamdev: 50-km
Darang: 110-km
Shillong: 110-km
Nowgang: 130-km
Orang: 150-km
Manas: 186-km
Tezpur: 191-km
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