Situated on the north bank of Brahmaputra just 35 km from Guwahati, Sualkuchi is a weaver’s village famous for its silk weaving. It was called the Manchester of the East by the British.

The Ministry of Tourism has recognised Assam's Sualkuchi as one of the best tourism vilages in the 'craft category'. Sualkuchi is often referred to as the "Manchester of the East" for its renowned ...