Chandra Bharati hills

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Chandra Bharati hills are a series of hills located in North Guwahati.

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Etymology

This hills are an abode of medieval litterateur Chandra Bharati after which it named.

Place of interest

Doul Govinda Temple located in its foot hills is a major tourist place. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Doul Govinda Temple". guwahationline.in. Retrieved 7 February 2013.[ permanent dead link ]
  2. "Doul Govinda Temple of North Guwahati". assamspider.com. Retrieved 7 February 2013.