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Dighalipukhuri
Dighalipukhuri alias Digholy Pukhury, the manmade artificial lake dug straight
from the Brahmaputra, is located in the heart of the city. It is one of the
rare beauty spots of Guwahati that dates back to several thousand years. During
the Ahom period the Dighalipukhuri used be an inland port for war ships and
boats. The lake derives its name because of its half-a-mile length (dighal).
But later it was separated from the river and a portion was filled up, on which
the Circuit House and the High Court was built. Dighalipukhuri offers a relaxing
atmosphere and provides boating
facilities and recreational activities.
Kachapukhuri
Kachapukhuri is a tourist spot near Kamakhya Temple, located at a height of
160 m above sea level. There is a natural pond which serves as the home to some
giant turtles. The habitat of these amphibians at such a high altitude puzzles
tourists and zoologists.
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