Tezpur is a town in Sonitpur district, Assam state, India. Tezpur on the banks of the Brahmaputra river is located 175 kilometres northeast of Guwahati. Tazpur is the largest town in the north bank. The city is famous for its Tea plantations, with vast stretches of tea gardens interspersed with forests, giving it a lush green cover that attracts a large number of tourists to the town.
Tezpur got its’ name from the Sanskrit words ‘Teza’ (meaning blood) and ‘Pura’ (meaning town), resulting from the legend of Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva waging an epic battle with each other here, that turned the place into a river of blood. Tezpur includes its rich history, old temples, forests, wildlife. and tea with 73 tea gardens including the biggest tea garden in the world. The cultural capital of Assam also known as the cleanest city of Assam because of its cleanliness and greenery, Tezpur with its beautiful parks, hillocks, and scenic beauty, is pushing up tourism in Tezpur.
It is also famous for being Assam’s oldest inhabited city, with ruins dating back to the 4th century AD. Making it a delight for history buffs and archaeology enthusiasts. Modern Tezpur was founded by the British colonial administration in 1835. If tourists are interested in viewing nature at its pristine best, do go on a tour of Tezpur with its picturesque landscape, snow-clad Himalayan ranges in the backdrop, and expansive tea gardens.
Tezpur is also famous for other attractions filled with history and nature and one of the popular destinations in Assam, there are numerous places to visit in and around Tezpur, these include the Bamun Hill ruins,Nameri National Park, Agnigarh fort, Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Chitralekha Udyan, District Museum, Ouguri Hill, Padum Pukhuri, Kalia Bhomora Setu, Nag-Sankar temple and Ketakeshwar Dewal temple. Also worth visiting are the Mahabhairab Temple, Bhairab Temple, Trimurty Udyan, Rudrapada Temple, and Bhomoraguri. and Hazara Pukhur: Well connected by road, rail and air with all major cities of northeast and eastern India, the best time to visit Tezpur is from October to March.
Its proximity to Orang Wildlife Sanctuary, Bomdila, Itanagar, Kaziranga make it must visit place for tourist. The Eco Camp located 50 km from Tezpur, on the road to ArunachalPradesh, is a must visit place for nature lovers and adventure seekers interested in . The Eco Camp organizes excursions and outdoor recreational activities around the city of Tezpur and is the outcome of the united efforts of the Assam Anglers’ Association and the Forest Department of the state.
