Tezpur

Tezpur is a trade centre for tea, rice, and other crops grown in the surrounding agricultural area. There is also some tea processing. The town is served by a rail line and nearby Salani airport. In ce, the town contains carvings and ruined temples from that period. This article was most recently revised and updated by

2K Shares If you plan for a quiet holiday far away from the hectic world and surrounded by beautiful hills, deep valleys and lush greenery adding an ancient touch to take you back to an era you would have only read about, you need to visit Tezpur in Assam. On the northern banks of Brahmaputra lies Tezpur, the fifth largest city of the state of Assam. Called as the ‘ Cultural Capital of Assam‘, the ancient city has various myths associated with it. Ruins dating back to 4th century are found in this town, which is Assam’s oldest inhabited city. The picturesque landscape with snow clad Himalayan ranges and tea gardens make Tezpur an all time favorite for tourists. No wonder, it was favored by the British who ruled India. The term Tezpur means town of blood. The city acquired its name owing to a myth involving one of the rulers of Tezpur. Sonitpur district for which Tezpur is the headquarters, has 73 tea gardens and that includes the biggest tea garden in the world. Enjoy the essence of culture and the flavor of tea while you are in Tezpur. Here are the top 12 places to visit in Tezpur. 1. Nameri National Park The location of Nameri National Park in itself is amazing. Lying on the Himalayan foothills, this 200-sq.km park opens the door for you to view some of the rarest species of plants and animals. Nameri National Park is 35 km away from Tezpur. The park boasts of dense elephant population. Other animals that the park is home to include tiger, sambar, leopard, Bengal fox, mo...

The tremors, which lasted for a few seconds, occurred around 11:20 am, seismologists said. "The tremors were mild. I felt a jolt as the tremors lasted for a couple of seconds," Ajay Kumar, a resident of Chandigarh told PTI. On the night of March 21, strong tremors jolted most parts of Punjab and Haryana after an earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, causing people to rush out of buildings.

Tezpur University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1994. The objects of this Central University as envisaged in the statutes are that it shall strive to offer employment oriented and interdisciplinary courses to meet the local and regional aspirations and the development needs of the state of Assam and also offer courses and promote research in areas which are of special and direct relevance to the region and in emerging areas in Science and Technology...

32 km from city center 1 out of 10 Places To Visit in Tezpur Nameri national park is famous for its elephants and other animals including tigers, leopards, gaurs, wild pigs, sambars, etc. and also for being a bird watchers paradise. Safaris are available and are the most popular way to create a trip full of excitement, into the national park. Also, along with the rich fauna of the place, the lush and evergreen flora too, tends to enchant the visitors. Facilities for activities such as water rafting, fishing, swimming are available though permission from the forest department is essential for fishing. 5 km from city center 2 out of 10 Places To Visit in Tezpur Situated on the right bank of the Brahmaputra River, close to Bhairavi Temple, the ruins of Bamuni Hills date back to roughly the 9th and 10th century AD. Archaeologists surmise that a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu stood at the centre, with four other temples for Lord Shiva at the corners. The architectural style of the ruins and standing figures and sculptures are reminiscent of the Panchayatana style. It is said that these ruins date back roughly to the Pala dynasty era. 4 km from city center 3 out of 10 Places To Visit in Tezpur Also known as Cole Park, Chitralekha Udyan in Tezpur is a public park established in 1906 during the British Raj in India. The park has lush greenery, ample walkways with benches and several fountains that add to its charm. Children and adults alike will be thoroughly entertained by activ...

32 km from city center 1 out of 10 Places To Visit in Tezpur Nameri national park is famous for its elephants and other animals including tigers, leopards, gaurs, wild pigs, sambars, etc. and also for being a bird watchers paradise. Safaris are available and are the most popular way to create a trip full of excitement, into the national park. Also, along with the rich fauna of the place, the lush and evergreen flora too, tends to enchant the visitors. Facilities for activities such as water rafting, fishing, swimming are available though permission from the forest department is essential for fishing. 5 km from city center 2 out of 10 Places To Visit in Tezpur Situated on the right bank of the Brahmaputra River, close to Bhairavi Temple, the ruins of Bamuni Hills date back to roughly the 9th and 10th century AD. Archaeologists surmise that a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu stood at the centre, with four other temples for Lord Shiva at the corners. The architectural style of the ruins and standing figures and sculptures are reminiscent of the Panchayatana style. It is said that these ruins date back roughly to the Pala dynasty era. 4 km from city center 3 out of 10 Places To Visit in Tezpur Also known as Cole Park, Chitralekha Udyan in Tezpur is a public park established in 1906 during the British Raj in India. The park has lush greenery, ample walkways with benches and several fountains that add to its charm. Children and adults alike will be thoroughly entertained by activ...

2K Shares If you plan for a quiet holiday far away from the hectic world and surrounded by beautiful hills, deep valleys and lush greenery adding an ancient touch to take you back to an era you would have only read about, you need to visit Tezpur in Assam. On the northern banks of Brahmaputra lies Tezpur, the fifth largest city of the state of Assam. Called as the ‘ Cultural Capital of Assam‘, the ancient city has various myths associated with it. Ruins dating back to 4th century are found in this town, which is Assam’s oldest inhabited city. The picturesque landscape with snow clad Himalayan ranges and tea gardens make Tezpur an all time favorite for tourists. No wonder, it was favored by the British who ruled India. The term Tezpur means town of blood. The city acquired its name owing to a myth involving one of the rulers of Tezpur. Sonitpur district for which Tezpur is the headquarters, has 73 tea gardens and that includes the biggest tea garden in the world. Enjoy the essence of culture and the flavor of tea while you are in Tezpur. Here are the top 12 places to visit in Tezpur. 1. Nameri National Park The location of Nameri National Park in itself is amazing. Lying on the Himalayan foothills, this 200-sq.km park opens the door for you to view some of the rarest species of plants and animals. Nameri National Park is 35 km away from Tezpur. The park boasts of dense elephant population. Other animals that the park is home to include tiger, sambar, leopard, Bengal fox, mo...

The tremors, which lasted for a few seconds, occurred around 11:20 am, seismologists said. "The tremors were mild. I felt a jolt as the tremors lasted for a couple of seconds," Ajay Kumar, a resident of Chandigarh told PTI. On the night of March 21, strong tremors jolted most parts of Punjab and Haryana after an earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, causing people to rush out of buildings.

Tezpur is a trade centre for tea, rice, and other crops grown in the surrounding agricultural area. There is also some tea processing. The town is served by a rail line and nearby Salani airport. In ce, the town contains carvings and ruined temples from that period. This article was most recently revised and updated by

Tezpur University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1994. The objects of this Central University as envisaged in the statutes are that it shall strive to offer employment oriented and interdisciplinary courses to meet the local and regional aspirations and the development needs of the state of Assam and also offer courses and promote research in areas which are of special and direct relevance to the region and in emerging areas in Science and Technology...