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A Taj treat for the senses in Guwahati
Welcome to the gateway to the seven states of Northeast India. Also known as the City of Temples, the charming capital city of Assam is an underexplored wonder. If you’re here for business or a holiday, no doubt you’re going to add a visit to the Barsapara Cricket Stadium to your schedule. Be prepared to see how cricket’s pan India appeal is well and alive here. And where should you be staying? We’d recommend the Taj to truly soak in the essence of the state. Read on to know more.Vivanta GuwahatiWhy: Located on the Guwahati-Shillong Highway, this hotel is in the heart of the city. World-class comforts aside, the gorgeous local design aesthetics is a treat. Like the rooms modelled after Rang Ghar – the royal amphitheater of the Ahom dynasty or the cupola inspired by the famous Kamakhya Temple.Don’t miss: Patot Diya Haanh Aru Koldil (stir fried duck with banana flower, steamed in a banana leaf) or the Mati Dailor Lagot Khar (a stew of black gram and banana stem alkali) at Seven. The phalap singhpo tea, a rare smoked tea hand rolled by the Singhpo community, is also highly recommended.Distance from Barsapara Cricket Stadium: 10.7 km
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The Ginger experienceWhy: Here for a short-term visit with just enough time to catch the match? A smart saver Ginger will be your best bet.Distance from Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Ginger Guwahati is 11.4 km away.
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