Tezpur

‘The City of Blood’ (as a result of the great mythological war fought here between Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva), Tezpur is 174 km away from Guwahati. It is the Sonitpur of the old days. You’ll enjoy delightful views of the Brahmaputra River at dawn…. then watch the flurry of activity as the day begins for the boats and vessels lined up near the banks. The remains of 5th-6th century stone temples have been discovered in nearby Da Parbatia. The Cole Park, recently developed attraction, is a big hit with visitors. If you have time, drive down to the Eco-camp near Jai Bhoroli River, 50 km away. An eco-venture experiment by the Assam Anglers’ Association and the State Forest Department, it allows you a great opportunity to indulge in a spot of angling for the golden Mahseer famous in these waters.

Tourist Attractions

Agnigarh, Bamuni Hills, Cole Park, Mahabhairab Temple, The Hazara Pukhuri, Bhomoraguri, Bhairabi Temple, Ketakeshwar Dewal.

Getting There

By Air : Tezpur has a small airport that receives flights from Jorhat, Kolkata and Guwahati. There are regular flights from Guwahati everyday and there are three flight every week to Kolkata and Jorhat. Indian Airlines is the main flight operator to Tezpur.

By Rail : Tezpur is an important railhead in Assam. You will get many trains from Guwahati which is the nearest station. The distance between the two cities is nearly 180 Km and it takes slightly less than 4 hrs to reach.

By Road : Tezpur is around 180 km from the capital city of Guwahati and there is frequent to and fro bus service from Guwahati. Both state run and private buses ply on the route. Good network connects it to other cities and towns as well.