Umananda Island is a smallest river island in the world, Umananda Island is a place with legends aplenty, a place where man and the wilderness co-habit in peace and serenity. Umananda Island lies at the heart of the Mighty Brahmaputra River which flows through the middle of the city of Guwahati.
An island with many legends associated with it, it’s pristine and calm environ has not been destroyed by the presence of human beings as yet. It was known as Peacock Island among the British Colonists who named it so based on its shape. The Island is home to a very rare and endangered species called _ãÄGolden Langurs_ã_ who are considered to be highly sacred among the people of the Himalayas.
Attractions Views Of Umananda Island
The main attraction of Umananda Island is that it takes a ferry ride to reach the temple as The main attraction of Umananda Island is that it takes a ferry ride to reach the temple as it is located in the centre of the Brahmaputra river. The island is a 20 minute boat ride away from the mainland. The temple is a good place to visit for the Shiva and Vishnu worshippers. Here you can see various types of monkey.
How To Reach Umananda Island?
Umananda one has to go to Island water transport of Assam Govt on the banks of Guwahati and take a ticket for Govt steamer to make a 20 minutes boat ride and then reach the Umananda Island in the. This beautiful temple is located near bank of Brahmaputra River.
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