Assam is a state in India which is considered the gateway to North East. The beauty of this state is so popular that every day thousands of domestic and foreign tourists come here to have fun.
When it comes to travel and fun in Assam, tourists mention Kaziranga National Park, Majuli Island, Jorhat or Dibrugarh, but Tezpur in this state is one such place which is considered to be endowed with immense beauty.
In this article, we are going to tell you about some lovely places in Tezpur that you too would like to visit once. Let's know.
Bamuni Hills
The Bamuni Hills situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River are considered to be a treasure of nature. Dense forests, grasslands and high mountains add to the beauty of these hills.
Bamuni Hills are important not only in terms of beauty but also in terms of history. There are many such ruins and remains of stone carvings which remind us of the past. According to the Indian Archaeological study, these remains are from the 10th to 12th century. The temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu on the top of the Bamuni Hills is also very famous among tourists.
Chitralekha Garden
When it comes to the most popular and important tourist places of Tezpur, the name of Chitralekha Garden is taken. Due to being in the middle of mountains and dense forests, its beauty is also a very popular topic.
Chitralekha Garden is famous for many types of flowers and plants as well as beautiful lakes. Tourists can also enjoy exciting water activities in the lakes present in the park. For your information, let us tell you that this garden was built around 1906. Chitralekha Garden can be visited between 9 am to 6 pm.
Padum Pokhari Lake
Padum Pokhari Lake of Tezpur is also a very popular place. It is said that a small island is also built on the Padum Pokhri Lake, which attracts a lot of tourists. Nagaon City is the wonderful treasure of Assam.
Padum Pokhari Lake is also very famous among the local people. Many families come here on weekends to have a picnic. Next to this lake, there is another pond named Pokhri. Let us tell you that Padum Pokhari Lake is also known as Kamal Talab.
Agnigarh
Apart from being a historical site, Tezpur's Agnigarh is also a popular tourist destination. One can enjoy beautiful and charming views here. There is also a fort in Agnigarh situated in the hills of Tezpur which is known as Agnigarh Fort. Let us tell you that Agnigarh Fort also reflects the love affair between Banasura's daughter and Shri Krishna's grandson Aniruddha.
Other Places to Visit in Tezpur
Apart from Bamuni Hills, Chitralekha Garden, Padum Pokhari Lake and Agnigarh, you can explore many other beautiful places in Tezpur. You can also explore Bhomorguri (the longest bridge in Assam), Mahabhairav Temple, Da Parbatia Village and Nameri National Park located just a short distance from Tezpur.
