Explore the lesser known beauty of Tezpur

The lush green valleys , the snow-covered Himalayan peaks , the mysterious historically important ruins of caves and the rock inscriptions make sure that tourists enjoy every single minute while roaming in Tezpur.

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Escape from day-to-day struggles and catch a glimpse of Mother Nature’s beauty in Tezpur

Referred as one of India's historically significant cities , Tezpur is situated in Assam's Sonitpur district. It is also the most visited tourist destination in Northern Assam.

Every corner of Tezpur has something to be explored , let’s take a look at details about some of the attractions.

Bamuni Hill- Archaeological experts , historians , art lovers as well as international tourists visit the ruins at Bamuni Hill to take a closer look at the 9th century sculptural remains. The destination is also known as Usha Pahar and is located near the Tezpur city.

Mahabhairab Temple- Historians suggest that King Bana worshipped Lord Shiva at this site. The Lord Shiva idol at this location is said to be the second largest in the world. The temple was built sometime during the 9th century but destroyed during the Islamic invasion as well as an earthquake. It was rebuilt again during the beginning of the 20^th century. Now , local artists are rebuilding it , piece by piece. It is located in the Northern part of the city area.

Cole Park- Named after British Commissioner Cole , the Cole Park is also known as Chitralekha Udyan. It is home to some of the sculptures from Bamuni Hill and is the most beautiful place to spend time in the city with family or loved ones. It displays valiant MIG 21 jet fighter model and some other attractions for kids. Tourists can also enjoy paddle boating at the park's pond.

Agnigarh Fortress- As per Hindu mythology , the historical palace portrays an epic saga involving King Bana , his daughter Princess Usha , Lord Krishna , Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna's grandson Aniruddha. As per the same belief , Agnigarh Fort was built by King Bana to keep his daughter in isolation after realizing she had fallen in love with Aniruddha. The fortress was surrounded by fire from all sides , thus , known as Agnigarh. Every tourist entering Tezpur should definitely visit Agnigarh Fortress.

Other notable attractions in and around Tezpur are the Bhomoraguri bridge (Kolia Bhomora Setu) , Harzara Pukhuri lake , Da-Parbatia ruins , Nameri National Park , and Bhairabi Temple.

The city is witnessing an increase in the number of visitors each year. This number is only expected to go up. Perhaps , due to the availability of Mumbai Tezpur cheap air tickets and pocket-friendly flight booking offers for tourists coming from other cities. With Paytm , users can book Mumbai to Tezpur flights online , within minutes.

Tezpur’s vibrant cultural heritage

Tezpur is Assam’s cultural capital. The city's population consists of people from Marwari community , Bihari , Nepali , Bengali , Assamese , and individuals from tribes’ like Mishings , Bodos and tea-tribes. The area's historical ruins and temples portray its culturally rich past.

India's cultural icons like Dr. Bhupen Hazarika , Bishnu Prasad Rabha and Jyoti Prasad Agarwala spent most of their childhood in the region.

Besides the typical festivals celebrated in all parts of India , Tezpur gives particular prominence to the following ones-

• Maha Shivratri- Devotees from various parts of the country visit the city's Mahabhairab Temple to celebrate Maha Shivratri festival.

• Durga Puja- During October , Durga Puja is celebrated for nine days in various parts of Tezpur.

• Bohag Bihu- Bohag Bihu is Assamese New Year celebrated during mid-April each year. People eat sweetmeats during the festival.

Other festivals celebrated in the city are- Bhel Diya Festival , Kamrup Bhatheli , Doljatra , Biswakarma Puja , and Rasa Puja.

Popular traditional outfits

Tezpur’s weather remains pleasant during most of the year. So , the type of traditional outfits also remains same throughout the year. Women can be found wearing two-piece garment known as Mekhla. On the other hand , men wear dhoti-gamosa , the region's traditional dress.

Which are the popular languages?

Assamese is the primary regional language; however , a considerable percentage of the population can also speak in Hindi , Nepali , and Bengali along with English.

Popular folk dance

Dances play an essential role in several of region's festivals. Bihu is a folk dance performed during various festivals , of course , even during the Bihu dance festival. Boys and girls perform it together; both have distinct steps and expressions in this dance.

Besides usual popular Indian classical dances , Bodo folk dance called Bagurumba is slowly gaining popularity amongst the region's population.

Paintings and artwork

The examples of region's beautiful artwork can be seen even in the ancient ruins found in various parts of Tezpur. Not just Tezpur , but documentary evidence suggests painting has been an old tradition for the state of Assam.

According to the 7th-century records created by Chinese traveller Xuanzang , Kamarupa's king often gifted several painted objects and paintings to other kings.

Taste the local Assamese cuisine

While in Tezpur , every tourist should surely taste Assamese dishes like tangy fish curry , aloo pitika , chicken with bamboo shoot , pitha (snack item) and duck meat curry. The Asian and continental cuisine is also available in local restaurants. Tourists who are ready to eat for something weird try tasting Paro Manxho and Silkworm!

Pack your bags and get ready to visit Tezpur with cheap air tickets

Tezpur is one of India’s tourist destinations that can be visited during all months. Mumbai to Tezpur Flight Tickets can be purchased at offer prices during all seasons. Paytm has made flight ticket booking very simple.

Tezpur Airport (TEZ) is also known as Salonibari Airport. At present , Air India offers connecting flight (with one stop) from Mumbai Airport to Tezpur. The plane reaches the destination in eleven hours and forty minutes. Passengers can opt for Online web checkin for flights from Mumbai.

Paytm keeps on updating Mumbai to Tezpur flight schedule and details for Mumbai Tezpur fares on a real-time basis. Number of Flights to Tezpur from other cities would probably increase during the coming years as government is eager in enhancing tourism in this city.