Zoo Road, officially RG Baruah Road, is one of Guwahati’s busiest and most popular neighbourhoods, running past the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden. It has become a hub for cafés, restaurants, shops and offices, and it is home to many young professionals and families. For Myra members, Zoo Road offers a lively, convenient setting for a first date, with a wide choice of cafés and the green spaces of the botanical garden nearby. Introductions here often include people from Rajgarh, Hengrabari, Anil Nagar, Chandmari and Nabin Nagar, depending on your distance limit. A morning walk in the botanical garden, followed by coffee on Zoo Road, is one of the most relaxed first dates in the city. In the evening, the cafés are busy and well lit, which makes them comfortable and public. Weekend mornings are calm and pleasant for a long conversation over breakfast. During Bihu and Durga Puja, the neighbourhood is decorated and lively late into the night, which makes for a cheerful second date once you know each other. The Assam State Zoo, opened in 1957, is home to the one-horned rhinoceros, the animal most associated with Assam, and the botanical garden around it is one of the largest green spaces inside the city. The Rajgarh side of the road has small shops selling Assam silk such as muga and eri, which are made only in this part of India. The nearby Hengrabari reserve forest keeps the area greener and cooler than most of the city. Its tea shops brew strong Assam CTC.
Where to meet in Zoo Road
Botanical garden walk
Shaded paths in the large green campus next to the zoo, peaceful in the morning.
Zoo Road cafés
Coffee shops and restaurants along the road, busy and well lit in the evening.
Northeastern food spots
Restaurants serving dishes from across the Northeast, a great way to share each other’s cuisines.
Hengrabari hills
Green hills nearby, better for a later daytime outing with someone you know.
Getting around
Zoo Road is well connected by city buses, autos and cab apps, and it links to GS Road and the city centre. Traffic is heavy in the evening and during festivals.
Good to know
- The zoo and garden close in the evening; plan visits for the daytime.
- Waterlogging can occur during heavy rain. Check routes before heading out.
Other neighbourhoods in Guwahati
Meet verified people near Zoo Road
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