Nehru Park

Nehru Park is a well-maintained public park located on Mahatma Gandhi Road in the Pan Bazaar area of central Guwahati, Assam. Named after Jawaharlal Nehru, it is managed by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority. The park is notable for its landscaped gardens, open-air theatre, and collection of about 45 concrete statues depicting Assamese culture, Bihu dance and traditional life, making it a popular urban recreational and cultural space.

Visitors can expect a landscaped urban park with paved walkways, lawns, flower beds, and shaded seating areas. The central attraction is a series of concrete statues and sculptures illustrating Assamese folk dance, music and daily life. There is an open-air theatre used for cultural programs, a children's play area with swings and slides, and a small rock garden. The park is surrounded by city roads with views of nearby Cotton University and is used for leisure walks, photography and family outings.

Nehru Park is named after Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. Developed and maintained by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority, it was created as an urban recreational park to provide green space in central Guwahati and to showcase Assamese heritage through its sculptures and installations.

The park serves as an open-air display of Assamese culture, with statues depicting Bihu dancers, traditional musicians and scenes of rural life. It is used as a venue for cultural programs and community gatherings and helps visitors understand local traditions and folk arts.