Looking for an open space to enjoy the splendid view of the mighty Brahmaputra? The Sati Radhika Shanti Udyan, also called Sati Radhika Prashanti Udyan, is the perfect place for you. Whether you want a relaxing time with your friends or family or want to experience the mesmerizing sunset view, the park is a must-visit.
Inaugurated on Nov 7, 2025, under the Guwahati Smart City initiative, the project reflects the city’s modern vision, and it transformed the southern riverbank of the Brahmaputra into a lively public and recreational space.
The park represents a contemporary infrastructure with natural riverside charm offering visitors a refreshing escape in the town while enhancing Guwahati’s tourism appeal.
Stretching from Kachari Ghat, Uzanbazar, towards the New DC Bungalow, the 1.2 km long and 15 meters wide riverfront park introduces well-planned promenades, cycle tracks, landscaped green zones, seating areas, and decorative lighting that enhance the riverside experience.
Sati Radhika Prashanti Udyan is well equipped with open gyms, cultural zones, Assam-style huts, and modern river terminals, making it a multifunctional destination for both residents and visitors. One of the key objectives of the New Brahmaputra Riverfront Park was to create accessible public spaces that encourage outdoor recreation, fitness, and community interaction.
Beyond recreation, the Sati Radhika Shanti Udyan plays a vital role in promoting ecotourism and cultural tourism. Cultural exhibits and activity zones highlight Assam’s heritage while supporting local livelihoods.
Sati Radhika, a scholar from the Kaivarta community who lived during medieval Assam, was a follower of Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta Sankardev.
The Kaivarta people were traditionally fisherfolk and cultivators, occupying a modest position in the social hierarchy of the time, which makes Sati Radhika's story all the more remarkable.
She is remembered not for royal lineage or scholarly achievement but for an act of profound selflessness: when the stream flowing from 'Tembuwani Jan' repeatedly flooded Barpeta, inundating homes and destroying livelihoods with each monsoon, it was Sati Radhika who took it upon herself to construct an embankment to protect the community. This was not the work of kings or administrators—it was the quiet courage of an ordinary woman who chose her people's safety first.
For this act, as per local beliefs, she was honored with the title Shantikanya—literally "Daughter of Peace." The name captures something essential about Assamese cultural memory: that peace is not merely the absence of war but the presence of protection, care, and harmony between people and their environment.
For the people of Assam, the Brahmaputra has never been just a river. It floods, it nourishes, it destroys, and it restores—often in the same season. Living beside it has always demanded both courage and humility.
When Sati Radhika built an embankment to protect her community from its floods, she was doing something that went beyond construction. She was choosing her neighbors over her own comfort at a time when nobody asked her to.
That act of quiet courage is what the name Shaanti Udyan—The Garden of Peace—means. Peace, in the Assamese sense, is not simply the absence of conflict. It is what happens when someone steps forward to protect the people around them. Sati Radhika did exactly that, and to remember her courage and sacrifice, the park is named Sati Radhika Shanti Udyan.
So when you walk through this park and watch the Brahmaputra from the promenade, the name on the gate means something. The river in front of you is the same one Sati Radhika once worked to tame.
The park, in that sense, is an invitation. Not just to enjoy the river, but to understand the older Assam that lived beside it long before the city was built.
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Sati Radhika Shanti Udyan offers panoramic views of the mighty Brahmaputra, especially during sunrise and sunset. The open riverbank and wide promenades allow visitors to feel close to nature while staying within the city. A gentle river breeze and soothing surroundings create a calm and refreshing atmosphere. It is an ideal spot for photography, peaceful walks, and relaxing evening moments.
From the dedicated jogging and cycling tracks to the children's play areas, open gyms, and riverside seating zones, the park accommodates a wide range of visitors without feeling crowded or one-dimensional. Reviewers highlight it as equally suitable for solo visits, romantic evenings, family outings, and group hangouts—a flexibility that few public spaces in Guwahati offer.
The Sati Radhika Shanti Udyan is located on Kachari Ghat, Uzan Bazar. The streets of Uzan Bazaar are well known for the best food hubs in the city. Walking on the streets, you can easily locate various cafes offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods, local Assamese Thali, continental food, Chinese food, Thai food, street food like momos, shawarma, chicken rolls, tea cafes, ice cream parlors, and fine-dining restaurants.
Once you are in the park, you are just 100 meters away from Guwahati Planetarium and 450 meters away from Shri Shri Ugrataar Devalaya. So, you can plan a full-day itinerary, and visiting nearby places will make your day with spiritual, adventurous, and pleasant experiences.
The New Brahmaputra Riverfront is easily accessible through well-developed city roads connecting Uzanbazar and nearby areas. Its location ensures smooth connectivity from major parts of Guwahati. Improved road infrastructure supports convenient access for both locals and tourists. This connectivity makes the riverfront a comfortable destination for short visits and evening outings.
Take leisurely walks along the scenic riverfront promenades.
Exercise at open gyms and stay active in a healthy environment.
Capture photographs of the riverfront and surrounding landscapes.
Distance From Guwahati (Paltan Bazar): 2 Km
Nearest Railway Station: Guwahati Railway Station (2 Km)
Nearest Bus Stoppage: Silpukhuri Bus Stop(1.7 Km)
Nearest Airport: LGBI Airport, Guwahati(23 Km)
By Road
Good connectivity and multiple road routes make Sati Radhika Shanti Udyan easily accessible for both locals and tourists. The park is only 2 km from Paltan Bazar, Guwahati City. Visitors can be reached via NH 27 and MG Road. Private cars, taxis, and app-based cabs are convenient options.
By Bus
Guwahati city now has well-connected routes of public buses. Once you board a bus from any place in Guwahati, stop at the Silpukhuri bus stand near the traffic point of Guwahati High Court and Dighalipukhuri, and from there you can easily reach the park on foot within 5 minutes.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Guwahati Railway Station, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, around 2 km from the park. Taxis, auto-rickshaws, and cabs are available for the short transfer.
By Air
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport is approximately 23 km from the park. Visitors can hire taxis or use cab services to reach the park comfortably via NH 17.
If you are a tourist and first-time visitor in Guwahati, the best time to visit Sati Radhika Shanti Udyan is from October to March, when the weather in Guwahati is pleasant and not-rainy.
For locals, a refreshing morning walk, early mornings around 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, is ideal, with cool air and serene river views. Evening hours are perfect for enjoying gentle breezes, scenic sunset views, and decorative lighting along the riverfront.
On weekends or on public holidays the park is too crowded; if you don't like crowds, the best is to visit the park on weekdays.
Respect the cleanliness of the park; use dustbins and avoid littering.
Don't walk on grass, as it is prohibited; use only the built tracks for walking.
Morning visits are best for exercise, while evening visits offer scenic sunset views.
