Guwahati | 12.05.2019 | 03:30 pm ~ 05:00 pm

An Unsung Tale of Assam’s Lone Standing Gateway

About the walk

From the arrival of the then Viceroy of India, Lord Northbrook, in the year 1874; to Rabindranath Tagore praising the mightiness of the Brahmaputra and being occupied by the serenity that flows along with it, in 1919;  to Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes being immersed into the river by then Chief Minister of Assam Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi—the 144 years old Northbrook Gate has seen it all. A one-of-its-kind architectural masterpiece, the gate was constructed in the Indo-Gothic style. 

Since the times before rail lines were constructed or aeroplanes flew in the North-Eastern skies, times when ships were the only major method of transportation, this gate has borne silent testimony throughout history. Could this be the reason why Guwahati is called the gateway of Assam and the North East? Join us in this walk and participate in the narration of an unsung saga of the Northbrook Gate.

This guided tour is free.

 

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Walk Date
Meeting Time
03:15 pm

About the walk

From the arrival of the then Viceroy of India, Lord Northbrook, in the year 1874; to Rabindranath Tagore praising the mightiness of the Brahmaputra and being occupied by the serenity that flows along with it, in 1919;  to Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes being immersed into the river by then Chief Minister of Assam Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi—the 144 years old Northbrook Gate has seen it all. A one-of-its-kind architectural masterpiece, the gate was constructed in the Indo-Gothic style. 

Since the times before rail lines were constructed or aeroplanes flew in the North-Eastern skies, times when ships were the only major method of transportation, this gate has borne silent testimony throughout history. Could this be the reason why Guwahati is called the gateway of Assam and the North East? Join us in this walk and participate in the narration of an unsung saga of the Northbrook Gate.

This guided tour is free.

 

Led By

Uman Dutta Gogoi
Uman Dutta Gogoi was born and brought up in Guwahati. Her passion for her city is derived from her sense of gratitude for the city that has nurtured her. Fresh out of The National Institute of Technology, Patna, she is an architect who also harbours an aspiration to develop her surroundings into a global hub for creativity and innovation, at the core of which she foresees a focus on culture and Architecture.

Meeting Time

03:15 PM

Meeting point

Northbrook Gate, Fancy Bazaar

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Please Note

  • Kindly carry water bottles and an umbrella.
  • Please wear comfortable footwear.
  • Entry fee of INR 5/- is applicable which is to be paid by the participants on their own.
  • Photography is allowed.
  • Kindly take 5-10 photos each and mail them to umangogoi18@gmail.com immediately after the walk.
  • Parking may be available at the owner’s risk.