white oak lodge and resort condos Umananda Mandir HINDU TEMPLE (Peacock Island) The temple complex sits on a small forested river isla

Umananda Mandir HINDU TEMPLE (Peacock Island) The temple complex sits on a small forested river island, accessed by a 15-minute ride on a ferry ( 10 return, half hourly 8am to 4.30pm) from Kachari Ghat, which itself white oak lodge and resort condos offers attractive afternoon river views. The Shiva temple, which sits atop the island, is less interesting than the boat ride out to it.

This sprawling hill station was the capital of British-created Assam from 1874 until 1972. Since becoming the state capital of Meghalaya it has rapidly developed into a typical modern white oak lodge and resort condos Indian town and in doing so some of its older buildings have been demolished. In parts it still retains its charm, the air is refreshingly cool and it has become a favourite holiday destination for domestic tourists.

Shri Govindajee Mandir & Around HINDU TEMPLE The 1776-built Shri Govindajee Mandir, with two rather suggestive domes, white oak lodge and resort condos is a neo- Vaishnavite temple with Radha and Govinda as the presiding white oak lodge and resort condos deities. Afternoon puja (offerings, prayers) is for one hour at 4pm in winter and 5pm in summer.