Monday, March 19, 2012

Travelling Guwahati

Friends, Today I am travelling to Guwahati (Formerly Gauhati) the largest city of Indian state Assam. The journey is different but, the purpose is same! IT training  for NGO professionals of Guwahati. Going to conduct this ConnectIT workshop on behalf of NASSCOM Foundation-India. This will be mine 126th Seminar and 46th  City where I am doing any seminar.

Guwahati - it is said to be the Gateway of north east region of India. Guwahati is Sanskrit word which English meaning is  city of eastern light. It was the capital of Ancient of Kamarupa. The city has many Hindu temples located within the city. Thus, It is known as "City of Temples". The city is situated between the southern bank of the rive Brahmaputra and the foothills of the Shillong plateau.

Guwahati is a major commercial and educational center of North-East India and is home to world class institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and other premier institutions like Gauhati University and Cotton College. The city is also a major center for cultural activities and sports in the North Eastern region and for the administrative and political activities of Assam. The city is also an important hub for transportation in the North East Region.
Guwahati and its environs are also rich in wildlife with several rare mammals such as Asian elephants, Gaur, Tiger and primates. The birdlife in and around the city is also rich and diverse. (Wikis)

This is my longest travel till date around India. From my home to Guwahati, it is 2,840 KMs distance.
Hoping for good time over there, Will miss the Nav'ruz - The New Year Festival of ours on 21st! Insha'allah will back with new updates soon...

TC

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