The Zero Point of Guwahati, located inside Nehru Park, Pan Bazar, holds historical significance dating back to the British colonial era. This place earned its name because it served as a pivotal reference point for calculating distances to and from various important locations in and around Guwahati. During that time, the British administration established it as a central geodetic reference point for Kamrup region.
The name “Zero Point of Guwahati” also called ‘Guwahati Zero’ itself suggests that it served as the starting point for calculating distances to other places of Guwahati. It was the point from which the distances to several crucial locations were measured. Important locations of Guwahati such as Sixmile and Ninemile were named accordingly. Sixmile is six miles away from the Zero Point, and Ninemile is nine miles away, hence their names.
How to visit Zero Point of Guwahati
The fact that the Zero Point is located within Nehru Park in Guwahati adds an extra layer of historical significance. To visit Zero Point of Guwahati, One should reach Panbaazar area of Guwahati, and then Nehru Park. As Nehru park is a famous landmark, you waont have any problem location it. One should buy tickets to enter the park and there are extra fes for entry with cameras.
