Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium
Stadium Largest stadium in Assam hosting football and athletics
Guwahati’s Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium (Sarusajai) stages football, athletics and concerts; visitors attend regional matches and national fixtures.
The Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium is a multi-purpose sports stadium in the Sarusajai area of Guwahati, Assam. It is one of the largest stadia in the northeastern region of India with a seating capacity of approximately 35,000.
The stadium contains a full athletics track surrounding a natural grass pitch and continuous spectator stands on all sides, making it suitable for both football and track-and-field events. Spectators attend league and cup football matches, athletics meets and occasional concerts or large public events.
The venue was constructed in the 2000s and has been upgraded for major regional competitions and national-level fixtures since opening. Upgrades have included extensions to spectator seating and improvements to player and media facilities to meet event standards.
The stadium sits in the Sarusajai neighborhood on the western side of Guwahati city, Assam, and is accessible from the city by road.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is approximately 35,000, with a full athletics track around the playing surface.
- Primary uses: Located in the Sarusajai area of Guwahati, it is used for both football matches and track-and-field events and has hosted regional multi-sport competitions.
How to Get to Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium #
Located in the Sarusajai area of Guwahati, the stadium is reachable by local buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws from Guwahati city centre and Guwahati Railway Station (roughly 10-15 km depending on route). Allow time during major events for traffic delays.
Tips for Visiting Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium #
- If attending a match, arrive early-the stadium is large and entry gates can bottleneck.
- Combine a visit with a walk in the nearby Nehru Park or alternative city green spaces in Guwahati.
- Check event calendars; the stadium hosts football, athletics and cultural events that attract large crowds.
Best Time to Visit Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium #
Winter months are ideal for attending outdoor events; avoid the monsoon for comfort and reliability.
Weather & Climate near Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium #
Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1689 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (259 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (332 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (324 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (252 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and mostly sunny skies.
