Tezpur is an urban city in the Sonitpur district, Assam. Located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra it is one of the largest cities in Assam. Tezpur has a great historical significance as well, due to which it attracts a great number of tourists on an annual basis. Some of the ancient places which are still very much intact even after the sad effects of time are the Mahabhairav Temple, the Hill of Agnigarh, Nameri National Park and its outskirts, and many more.
Best Time to Visit Tezpur
One can visit this destination in summer as the temperature remains between 25 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius. However, you can also consider traveling here during the winter and monsoon seasons as well. However, the rains can be a bit unpredictable, thus you would need to watch out for the same.
History of Tezpur
The new age Tezpur was founded by the Britishers in 1835 as the headquarters of the Darrang district. Even after the independence of India, Tezpur had remained to be the headquarters of the Darrang district. After that, a major change in the history of Tezpur came during the Indo-China war which had happened in the year 1962. The army of China had moved inside Arunachal Pradesh. Seeing this, the town of Tezpur was evacuated. Even the jails had to be opened for releasing the prisoners.
Places to Visit in Tezpur
Tezpur is one of the best tourist places in Assam. If you are traveling to Tezpur then make sure to explore these beautiful places.
1. Agnigarh
A famous spot for the sightseers, Agnigarh is also referred to as the fire fort. The destination got this name as per Hindu mythology as it is believed that this place always remained covered with fire. This was mainly done so in order to stop the entry and exit of anyone in the fort, without proper authorization. The spot denotes the story of the romance of Prince Aniruddha and Princess Usha as well.
2. Bhairabi Temple
Encircled in Tezpur, this temple is devoted to Goddess Bhairavi who is worshipped as one of the powerful forms of Goddess Durga. According to history, Usha, the daughter of Asura King, Banasura used to come here regularly to worship Goddess Durga. If you travel to this place then you also get to see a bunch of small fascinating shops.
3. Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
The Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the southern banks of the Brahmaputra river in Sonitpur at an approximate distance of around 30 km away from Tezpur. The sanctuary covers 44.06 sq. km. in area, where various plant species, animal species, along with many exciting views of flora and fauna can be found.
4. Nameri National Park
Placed on the foothills of the Himalayas, 35 km away from Tezpur, this national park covers an area of around 220 sq. km. From here one can even view the rare Himalayan species flora and fauna along with different species of mammals, a large population of elephants. People can also explore water sports activities here like river rafting, swimming, sunbathing, etc.
How to Reach Tezpur
Tezpur is an urban travel getaway and is a must-visit for anyone. It is located at a distance of 2,035, 2,859, 1,138, 3,068 km from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru respectively. Let’s see how you can reach Tezpur via the following means of transportation.
By Air
The Tezpur Airport (TEZ) airport is also known as the Salonibari Airport. This airport covers an area of 22 acres. This airport can also accommodate 1 Airbus A320 and 2 ATR in a single time.
- Delhi - Board Air India, Go Air, IndiGo, Spicejet flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport. The airfares start from Rs.7,000
- Ranchi - Board Air India, Vistara flights from Birsa Munda Airport. The airfares are starting from Rs.6,000
- Raipur - Board Air India, IndiGo, Vistara flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport. The airfares are starting from Rs.8,000
- Jaipur - Board IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India flights from Jaipur Airport. The airfares are starting from Rs.10,000
Here is a list of Indian cities from where flights are available to Tezpur
After you deboard at the airport, you will need to travel further by some means of public transportation like a cab.
By Train
Tezpur has its own railway junction of the same name. It is located in the Sonitpur district of Assam. However, it doesn’t have very good connectivity with other Indian cities thus it is recommended (depending upon your location) to either take a flight or some way of traversing through a road like a cab or a bus.
By Road
Depending upon your location, you can also travel to Tezpur by road. For this, you can consider traveling by your own vehicle, cab, or bus.
You can book a bus via the ASTC (Assam State Transport Corporation) website. This service is responsible for connecting all the nearby regions of Assam in a fairly good manner. Depending upon your budget you can choose to hire a luxury or a regular bus.
From Guwahati, the bus fares start from Rs.300. From Siliguri, the bus fares start from Rs.500. From Aizawl, the bus fares start from Rs.900.
Otherwise, you can follow this route to travel here.
- Patna - 1,033 km via NH27, NH31
- Ranchi - 1,189 km via NH20, NH27
- Varanasi - 1,260 km via NH27
- Gaya - 1,138 km via NH27 or NH15
- Jamshedpur - 1,192 km via NH27 or NH12
Frequently Asked Questions about Tezpur
Q. What are some popular tourist attractions in Tezpur?
A. Some popular tourist attractions in Tezpur are the Mahabhairab Temple, Agnigarh Hill, Bamuni Hills, and Chitralekha Udyan.
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