Venue & Travel
EM³I 2027 will be held at Gauhati University, Guwahati — the gateway to Northeast India, set on the banks of the Brahmaputra River.
Conference Venue
EM³I 2027 will be hosted by the Department of Instrumentation and the University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC), Gauhati University. The university campus is situated in Jalukbari, on the southern bank of the mighty Brahmaputra, on the outskirts of Guwahati city.
Gauhati University, established in 1948, is the largest and oldest university in Northeast India. The sprawling 400-acre campus offers a green, tranquil environment surrounded by the Nilachal Hills and the Brahmaputra valley — an inspiring setting for scientific exchange.
Venue
Department of Instrumentation & USIC
Gauhati University
Jalukbari, Guwahati – 781 014
Assam, India
Coordinates
26.1445° N, 91.6613° E
From Guwahati Railway Station
≈ 15 km, 30–40 min by cab
From Airport (GAU)
≈ 25 km, 40–60 min by cab
Getting to Guwahati
By Air
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) is Guwahati’s main airport, located at Borjhar, approximately 25 km from the university. It has direct connections to major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
For international travellers, connections via Kolkata (CCU), Delhi (DEL), or Mumbai (BOM) are most convenient. Pre-paid taxis and app-based cabs (Ola, Uber) are available at the terminal for onward travel to the university.
IATA Code: GAU | Distance to venue: ≈ 25 km | Travel time: 40–60 min
By Rail
Guwahati is a major railway junction with excellent connectivity across India.
Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) — the main station, approximately 15 km from the university. Prominent trains include the Rajdhani Express from Delhi and the Shatabdi from Kolkata.
Kamakhya Junction (KYQ) — approximately 8 km from the university; a convenient alighting point for delegates coming from the west.
Auto-rickshaws, city buses and app-based cabs available from both stations to the Jalukbari university gate.
By Road
Guwahati is connected to the rest of India by National Highway NH-27 (East–West corridor). Inter-state buses from Kolkata, Silchar, Dimapur, Shillong, Agartala, and other NE cities arrive at the ISBT Adabari bus terminus, approximately 5 km from the university.
For delegates driving from within Assam or Meghalaya, the university is located off NH-17 at Jalukbari, just before the Saraighat Bridge.
Parking is available on campus. Please follow signage to the Department of Instrumentation block.
Accommodation
A range of accommodation options is available in Guwahati to suit different budgets. We recommend booking early as January is peak conference season in the region. A curated list of recommended hotels with negotiated delegate rates will be published here closer to the conference.
Near the Venue (Jalukbari Area)
Several hotels and guesthouses are located within 2–5 km of the university gate in Jalukbari and Adabari. These offer the most convenient access to the conference venue and are suitable for budget-to-mid-range stays.
Estimated travel time to venue: 5–15 minutes by auto-rickshaw or cab.
City Centre (Pan Bazaar / Fancy Bazaar)
Guwahati city centre (Pan Bazaar, Fancy Bazaar) is approximately 12–15 km from the university and offers a wider selection of hotels across all price categories, including several business and premium hotels. Conference shuttle service will be considered.
Estimated travel time to venue: 30–45 minutes depending on traffic.
On-Campus Guest House
Gauhati University has on-campus guest house facilities that may be available to a limited number of delegates. Priority will be given to invited speakers and committee members. Please write to us to enquire about availability.
Contact: [email protected] — subject: Guest House Enquiry
About Guwahati
Guwahati is the largest city in Northeast India and a vibrant hub of culture, commerce, and natural beauty. January is the best time to visit — the weather is pleasant (15–22 °C), skies are clear, and major festivals such as Magh Bihu are celebrated with great enthusiasm.
Points of Interest
- Kamakhya Temple — one of the most significant Shakti temples in India, located on Nilachal Hill (5 km from the university)
- Brahmaputra River — river cruises available from Uzan Bazaar Ghat, offering panoramic views of the city
- Kaziranga National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the one-horned rhino; approx. 220 km from Guwahati (day trip)
- Assam State Museum — rich collection of Assamese art, sculpture and manuscripts
- Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra — cultural complex celebrating the heritage of Assam
Useful Information
- Weather in January: 15–22 °C (day), 8–12 °C (night); dry and pleasant
- Time Zone: IST (UTC +5:30)
- Language: Assamese (official), Bengali, Hindi, English widely spoken
- Currency: Indian Rupee (INR). ATMs widely available; international cards accepted in hotels and major outlets
- Visa: Most nationalities can obtain an e-Visa for India online at indianvisaonline.gov.in
- Emergency contacts: Police 100 · Ambulance 108 · Fire 101
Need Help Planning Your Trip?
Our local arrangements team is happy to assist with travel advice, visa support letters, and accommodation recommendations.