Tezpur — the city of eternal romance
Tezpur, on the north bank of the Brahmaputra, is steeped in the legend of Usha and Aniruddha. It is also the gateway to Nameri’s rivers and the road up to Arunachal’s Tawang.
7 sights and experiences.
Tezpur’s legend of Princess Usha, her secret love Aniruddha and her angry father Banasura is told in statues on this hill. Go up at sunset for the river view.
An old Shiva temple on a hillock in north Tezpur, one of the town’s best-known shrines.
All that stands is a stone door frame, but its graceful river goddesses were carved some 1,400 years ago — a treasure of early Assamese art, just outside Tezpur.
Ruins of 9th–10th century temples with fine stone carvings on a hill in Tezpur. Some carved panels are shown at Cole Park.
A lakeside park in the town centre with ancient sculptures, gardens and boating.
About 35 km from Tezpur, forest along the clear Jia Bhoroli river — known for gentle rafting, birding (including the rare white-winged wood duck) and elephants.
A long road bridge across the Brahmaputra near Tezpur, especially beautiful at sunset.
October to April. Nameri’s rafting and birding season is November to April.
By airTezpur Airport (Salonibari) has a few flights; LGBI Airport, Guwahati is about 185 km.
By trainRangapara North Junction is the main railhead nearby; Dekargaon near Tezpur has limited trains.
By roadAbout 180 km from Guwahati via NH 15 on the north bank, or via NH 27 and the Kolia Bhomora bridge.
