TEZPUR- THE CITY OF ETERNAL ROMANCE

Located in the heart of Assam, Tezpur is popularly is known as the “City of eternal romance”. It is a place
worth visiting for travelers seeking to uncover prehistoric heritage sites while enjoying a quite vacation.
Tezpur is located on the banks of river Brahmaputra and its scenic beauty is one of a kind. The city boasts a
myriad of archaeological sites and numerous modern hang outs as well. Here are a few reasons why Tezpur is
a must visit for all wanderlusts.

 AGNIGARH – Tezpur is set against the backdrop of a mythical love story. It is said that King Baana’s
daughter, Usha fell in love with Anirudha, the grandson of Lord Krishna. A strong devotee of Lord
Shiva, Baana, stood against his daughter’s love for Anirudha and hence, abducted him. On the other
hand, he built Agnigarh, a hidden fort on a hill that was protected by fire on its sides where he
imprisoned his daughter so that she could not meet her lover again. The news reached the ears of
Anirudha’s father and grandfather who ran to his rescue and hence began the famous battle of Hari
– Hara. The battle caused a lot of bloodshed, so much that the water of the river turned red. And
that is how Tezpur got its name, Tez meaning blood. Today, Agnigarh is one of the most prominent
tourist spots of Tezpur with a circular stairway that goes all to the top of hill. One can see the entire
city and the river from the peak and witness one of the most mesmerizing sunsets of their lives.
 BAMUNI HILLS – Bamuni hills is another famous tourist destination in the city that has numerous
sculptural ruins that date back to the 9th and 10th centuries. It is a must visit for archaeological and
mythological geeks as the place comprises of sculpture that were influenced by the Gupta style of
architecture. Again, the carvings present on the walls of the Bamuni hills shows the excellent
architecture during the ancient times.
 NAMERI NATIONAL PARK – Tezpur is a good spot for people looking for a getaway amidst the nature.
Located just 35 kilometers away in the foothills of the Himalayas is the 200 sq km Nameri National
Park. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot elephants, tigers, leopards, Bengal fox, sambar, leopard, mouse
deer, jungle cat etc. The national park is also the home of numerous rare Himalayan plant varieties.
One can also indulge in several fun activities while at Nameri National Park such as swimming, river
rafting and what not. Nameri is undoubtedly one of the top tourist attractions in Tezpur and is
famous for being the last home to the White Winged Wood Duck.
 BURA CHAPORI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY – Another alert for all the wildlife lovers, it is the Bura Chapori
Wildlife Sanctuary! This 44.06 sq km sanctuary is situated around 30 kms from Tezpur city and boasts
a wide range of flora and fauna. One can even spot the one of a kind, one horned rhino in here. The
sanctuary also boasts to be the favored home of numerous migratory birds such as the woodcock,
Bengal florican, swamp partridge and many more.
 CHITRALEKHA UDAYAN – Chitralekha Udyan or Cole Park is the pride of Tezpur city. A park with such
scenic beauty is truly rare to find. No doubt, it is one of the most favorite spots for tourists in the
city. Established in the year 1906 and later renovated in the year 1996, Chitralekha Udyan’s hillocks
and lakes is a wonderful place to spend a quiet and cozy evening amongst nature.
 PADUM PUKHURI – Padum Pukhuri or the lake of lotuses is another prime attraction of Tezpur city.
Now developed into a park, this scenic lake also has a small island that is connected to the main land
by an iron bridge. One can also enjoy a ride of the toy train in a joyful evening with friends and
family. The park also facilitates several water sports such as rowing and paddling.
 DA – PARBATIA – We know that Tezpur is a land of architectural ruins and Da – Parbatia is just
another example that proves the brilliance of architecture that was present in ancient Assam. The
door frame of this temple dates back to 600 AD which shows the excellent skills of sculpture that
people living centuries ago possessed. This site is now under protection of the Architectural Survey
of India or the ASI.
 OU – GURI HILL – Tezpur is also a favored destination for adventurers. Climbers, watch out for the
Ou – Guri Hill which would definitely give you some tough challenges with its giant monoliths.
Situated on the banks of river Brahmaputra, the hill’s scenic beauty is one of a kind. Sunrises and
sunsets are the most amazing from the peak of the Ou – Guri hill. One can have a breathtaking view
of the entire city on one side while watching the magnificent river, Brahmaputra, on the other.