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The Northbrook Gate, was constructed to welcome British viceroy Lord Northbrook who visited Guwahati in 1874. The gate was built near Sukreswar Ghat where the viceroy anchored his ship. It is the only monument of its kind in this part of Assam and the lone surviving brick architecture from colonial times.
attractions: Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre, Shukreshwar Ghat/Park, River Side Park, Shukreswar Devalay, Uzan Bazar Govt. Ferry Ghat (Umananda Ghat Govt.), The Institution of Engineers (India),Assam State Centre, East India Agencies, Old Jail Botanical Garden, North East Chemicals Corporation, restaurants: Food Villa, Shaikh Brothers, Gopal Maharaj, JB's, Khushboo Restaurant, Reboti Chat House, Sr's Cafe-De Woodlands, Shahi Darbar, Sunflower Restaurant, Laxmi Cabin
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The Northbrook Gate, was constructed to welcome British viceroy Lord Northbrook who visited Guwahati in 1874. The gate was built near Sukreswar Ghat where the viceroy anchored his ship. It is the only monument of its kind in this part of Assam and the lone surviving brick architecture from colonial times.
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The Northbrook Gate in Guwahati, located on the banks of the Brahmaputra, was built to mark the arrival of then Viceroy of India Thomas George Baring, better known as Lord Northbrook, in Guwahati on 27 August 1874. The gate was constructed near Sukreswar Ghat, where Northbrook got down from the ship, which brought him from Calcutta. The gate has since then become an important landmark of the city. In 1874, when the then Governor General, Lord Northbrook decided to visit Assam, the local administration focused its attention on a grand welcome for Northbrook. They decided to welcome the Governor General by building an arch at the point of his embarkation in Guwahati which would be named the 'Gate of Honour'. Later the place adjacent to the Sukreswar Devalaya, was selected as the spot where the Governor General's ship would anchor. And construction of the gate started at the location. The Governor General had arrived on a ship at the Sukreswar Ghat on 27 August 1874. After the gun salute, Lord Northbrook entered Guwahati, through the newly constructed Northbrook Gate. The gate became the landmark of Guwahati. The same gate welcomed Lord Curzon during his visit to the city in December 1900 with Lady Curzon. It is said the urn containing the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi was stored near the gate before its immersion in the Brahmaputra. British government had decided that the gate would be designed after the famous King's College Chapel arches of England. The rectangular structure has a total of 12 arches, five each in the two longer sides and one in each side of its breadth. The gate was built of brick and white limestone. The structure was enhanced by the simplicity of design and the unusual lack of decorative carving of the arches. The unique aspect of the gate is that while the arches are of gothic design, the spires on the gate are inspired by Indian temple designs - so the overall impression is of an Indo-gothic architecture. The gate stands more than 140 years. From beginning, it had been restored several times. In 2015
Rhode GamerRhode Gamer
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The Northbrook Gate in Guwahati, located on the banks of the Brahmaputra, was built to mark the arrival of then Viceroy of India Thomas George Baring, better known as Lord Northbrook, in Guwahati on 27 August 1874. The gate was constructed near Sukreswar Ghat, where Northbrook got down from the ship, which brought him from Calcutta. The gate has since then become an important landmark of the city. In 1874, when the then Governor General, Lord Northbrook decided to visit Assam, the local administration focused its attention on a grand welcome for Northbrook. They decided to welcome the Governor General by building an arch at the point of his embarkation in Guwahati which would be named the 'Gate of Honour'. Later the place adjacent to the Sukreswar Devalaya, was selected as the spot where the Governor General's ship would anchor. And construction of the gate started at the location. The Governor General had arrived on a ship at the Sukreswar Ghat on 27 August 1874. After the gun salute, Lord Northbrook entered Guwahati, through the newly constructed Northbrook Gate. The gate became the landmark of Guwahati. The same gate welcomed Lord Curzon during his visit to the city in December 1900 with Lady Curzon. It is said the urn containing the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi was stored near the gate before its immersion in the Brahmaputra.
Tania PayengTania Payeng
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Situated at Sukreswar Ghat, Northbrook Gate is one of the few heritages built during the colonial era of Assam. Constructed in 1874, the gate was built to mark the arrival of the then Viceroy of India, Thomas George Baring, also known as Lord Northbrook . The unique aspect of this structure is that while its arches represent gothic design, the spires draw inspiration from Indian temple designs, making it a fine example of Indo-Gothic architecture. #AwesomeAssam #AssamTourism #Assam #VisitAssam #NorthBrookGate #LordNorthBrook #GatewayOfAssam #SukreswarGhat #WelcomeToAssam #TravelAssam #DestinationAssam
RATUL BAIDYARATUL BAIDYA
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Visiting this place is very pleasant and a good view is here of the brahmaputra river. The ticket of an adult is 5rs / person The history of this place is ----- The Gateway of Guwahati symbolizes Assam's historical, cultural, and architectural heritage along the Brahmaputra River. * Nearby a boat service which you get and go to a temple on the island Use a government portal or boat to avoid the cost of very expensive boats The price is very low 40 rs each person
Aman SinghAman Singh
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British time Gate with a Small garden & Restuarant. Sunset view from here over Brahmaputra river is magnificent. Visit in evening before Sunset and Grab a chair with camera. Entry fee is charged for the establishment. Enjoy Chinese food with dimmed light in hut like structures in the Garden.
Manas Kumar NayakManas Kumar Nayak
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গুয়াহাটি শহরে দিন বিকেলে কিছু সময় কাটানোর জন্য এই জায়গা অনেক আরামদায়ক । মহাবাহু ব্রহ্মপুত্র নদীর তীরবর্তি এই জায়গা। ফেন্সিবাজার এর বিপরীতে আছে এটা। ... ভিতরে যেতে মাত্র পাঁচ টাকা খরচ হয়, ভিতরে পার্ক, রেস্টুরেন্ট আছে সঙ্গে তো থাকলো এই "লাল রঙের ব্রিটিশ আমলের তৈরি #NORTHBROOK_GATE" । ছবি খুবই সুন্দর হয়, ঘুরে আসলে মন ভালো হয়ে যায়। ধন্যবাদ । 💚🌸 ShehZaade Masrur, Ghy 🌸💚 . ..... This place is very comfortable to spend some time in the afternoon in Guwahati city. This place is on the banks of the river Mahabahu Brahmaputra. This is in contrast to the fancy market. ... It costs only five rupees to get inside, there is a park and restaurant inside with this "red British made #NORTHBROOK_GATE". The picture is very beautiful, in fact the mind becomes better. Thanks ❤️ ShehZaade Masrur, Ghy
Abdul haye BarlaskarAbdul haye Barlaskar
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The Institution of Engineers (India),Assam State Centre
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