Umānanda Mandir

Śiva as Bhayānanda · Peacock Island, Guwahati, Kamrup · Assam

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Śiva on the smallest river island in the world

⭐ Why it is famous

A Śiva shrine on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra, home to the endangered golden langur.

Built in 1694 by Ahom king Gadadhar Singha; rebuilt after the 1897 earthquake by a local merchant.

Nearest railway station

Guwahati (GHY) — 4 km

Nearest bus stand

Peacock Island, Guwahati bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Guwahati (GAU) — 22 km

By road

Ferry from Umananda ghāṭ near the Kachari area.

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹1,500	₹3,200	₹8,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

October–March