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Delhi to Guwahati — Gateway to Northeast India

Updated June 25, 2026 | 4 min read

Delhi to Guwahati is the primary gateway to India's magical Northeast. From Kaziranga's one-horned rhinos to Meghalaya's living root bridges — it all starts here.

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 1,800 km
  • Flight time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Daily flights: 15+
  • Cheapest fare: ₹5,000-₹8,000

Northeast Itineraries from Guwahati

  • 🦏 Kaziranga (4 hrs): One-horned rhinos, elephant safaris — UNESCO site
  • 🌧️ Shillong (3 hrs): "Scotland of East" — waterfalls, living root bridges
  • 🏔️ Tawang (12 hrs): Arunachal Pradesh — monastery, mountain passes
  • 🌿 Majuli Island (6 hrs): World's largest river island — Vaishnavite culture
  • 🍵 Jorhat/Dibrugarh (5 hrs): Tea capital, Brahmaputra river cruises

Tips

  • 📅 Oct-Apr: Best for wildlife safaris and clear mountain views
  • 🌧️ Jun-Sep: Heavy monsoon but stunning greenery (avoid Kaziranga — park closed)
  • 📄 ILP/PAP: Arunachal, Mizoram, Nagaland need Inner Line Permits

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