Umananda Island (Peacock Island)
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A small island in the Brahmaputra River, often called one of the smallest inhabited river islands in the world, home to a Shiva temple and golden langurs.
Umananda Island is a small island in the Brahmaputra River, north of central Guwahati. It is often described as one of the smallest inhabited river islands in the world. The British nicknamed it 'Peacock Island' because its shape resembles a peacock's tail. The Umananda Temple, dedicated to Shiva, was built by the Ahom dynasty in 1694 and has finely carved reliefs on its stone steps. Rare golden langurs are occasionally seen in the island's woodlands. A public ferry from the Umananda ferry point (near Kachari Ghat) takes about 10 minutes. You can also charter a speedboat. The last boat usually departs in the evening. Visitors must climb a flight of steps to reach the island, and shoes must be removed before entering the temple.
Opening hours
Ferry approx. 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Brahmaputra River Cruise
- Dighalipukhuri
- Assam State Museum
- Fancy Bazaar
- Navagraha Temple
- Kamakhya Temple
- Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden
- Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra