Situated beside the immpressively wide and muddy Brahamputra River, Guwahati is Assam's sleepy capital. Once known as Pragjyotishpura (the Eastern City of Light) and mentioned in Mahabharta, it has long been the most important town in the region.Important tea producing place in the world. World largest tea auctions are held here. Guwahati is pleasant, relaxed place. There are numerous anacient Hindu temples in and around the town, but its main importance is as the gateway to the whole of the north-eastern region