Brahmaputra River cable car ride

Our trip to the northeast had been in the works for quite some time, and we finally managed to lock in the dates. We were all set to kick off our long-awaited adventure, starting on the evening of October 4th with a flight to Guwahati. Pradeep took charge of coordinating everything—booking the flights and handling all the details.

Pradeep, Sunil, Gani, and I started from Bengaluru, and Jagganna joined us from Delhi. We were excited to begin our journey to explore Meghalaya. From the very start, the trip felt like an adventure. We landed in Guwahati around 11:45 PM, but by the time we exited the airport, it was already 12:15 AM. We had booked a place near the airport—Nehu Guest House—which Google Maps showed to be just 300 meters away.

Instead of taking a cab, we decided to walk, trusting Google Maps. Dragging all our heavy luggage along the suggested route in the middle of the night turned out to be a crazy decision. We cursed ourselves for it, but we finally reached the hotel by 1:00 AM. Our adventure had already started with a bit of a scare.

We had rented a self-drive car from Guwahati, and by the time we freshened up and finished breakfast, the car was ready for us outside the hotel. On our first day, we planned to visit the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, but it was raining heavily, so we couldn't make the visit to temple. Instead, we decided to cross the Brahmaputra River via the bridge and try either a cable car or a ferry ride across the river.

The Brahmaputra River cable car ride is one of the most scenic and unique experiences in northeastern India. It connects the northern and southern parts of Guwahati, offering an exciting ride with stunning views of the vast Brahmaputra River. We reached the cable car station around 11:00 AM, but the rain was still pouring steadily. The station itself was well-maintained, and tickets were reasonably priced at ₹100 per person for a one-way trip.

As the cable car began to rise, the view opened up. The Brahmaputra, known for its sheer width and power, was visible in full glory. We spotted boats, ferries, and even some small islands below. Umananda Island, with its famous temple, looked like a jewel in the middle of the river, adding a magical touch to the journey.

The ride lasted 10 minutes, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Guwahati. We decided to return by cable car instead of taking the ferry back.

If you ever plan to take the cable car ride, try to go early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the sunlight creates a beautiful golden glow over the river, making the whole experience even more memorable.