PGkaro
← All guides

Moving to Guwahati: a first-month checklist for students and working professionals

Updated November 2026 · 6 min read

Guwahati is the gateway to the Northeast and the biggest city in Assam, and every year thousands of students and job-joiners arrive from across the region and the country. The first month is mostly paperwork, getting around and learning the city's rhythm. This checklist covers the parts a PG resident actually runs into.

01

Documents to carry

Most PG owners ask for these before handing over a key. Keep scans on your phone and two printed copies.

  • A government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence) and two passport-size photos.
  • College admission letter or offer letter — many owners ask for one of these.
  • A parent or guardian's name and phone number for emergencies.
  • Many owners also verify tenants with the local police, so expect to share your ID details for that. On PGkaro, your ID goes only to the owner of your PG, never to other visitors.
02

Getting around

GS Road is the city's spine: Six Mile, Ganeshguri, Christian Basti and Bhangagarh all sit along it, and city buses run its length. App cabs, bike taxis and shared autos fill the gaps. Before you choose a PG, time the commute at the hour you will actually travel; GS Road traffic at 9 am is very different from 2 pm.

If your college is in Jalukbari (Gauhati University, Assam Engineering College) or across the river at IIT Guwahati, a PG on that side of the city saves a long daily ride.

03

Festivals that change the city's routine

Ask your PG how meals and gate timings work over these holidays, especially Bohag Bihu, when kitchen staff may take leave.

  • Magh (Bhogali) Bihu, mid-January — the harvest festival; many local residents travel home, and meal schedules may change.
  • Bohag (Rongali) Bihu, mid-April — the Assamese New Year and the biggest celebration of the year, with several days of holidays.
  • Kati (Kongali) Bihu, mid-October — a quieter Bihu of lamps.
  • Durga Puja, in autumn — big pandals across the city and heavy evening traffic.
04

Settling into the PG

A few habits in week one save most of the arguments later.

  • Learn the house rules on day one: gate time, guests, meal timings, laundry days.
  • Read your electricity terms — included, fixed, or split by meter — and check the first bill.
  • Save the owner's or warden's number, and find out how complaints are logged.
  • Keep every receipt. With a PGkaro resident pass, your bills, receipts and notices are in one link on your phone.

Common questions

Is Guwahati expensive for students?
Compared with metro cities, PG rent in Guwahati is moderate, and most PGs include meals. Your biggest variable is the commute, so choose a PG close to your college or office.
Do I need police verification to stay in a PG in Guwahati?
Many owners verify tenants with the local police, and they will ask for your ID to do it. It is routine — carry a government photo ID and keep a copy handy.

See live bed availability in Guwahati

Every listing updates from the PG's own bed records, so you're not calling about a bed that went last week.

Browse PGs

Read next