Tezpur :: Assam

Best time to visit: November to April

STD Code: 03712

About 180 km from Guwahati, by the banks of the Brahmaputra, this is the site of a legendary battle between the mighty Asura king Bana, and Lord Krishna, the ruler of Dwarka. During the battle in which Bana was killed, it is said, the city was covered with blood, and hence the name Tezpur. Tej' in Assamese, means blood.

HOW TO GET THERE

By air: Direct Alliance Air flights to Tezpur from Kolkata are available on Thursdays and Sundays. Daily flights to Guwahati from Kolkata and New Delhi.
By rail/road: There regular bus services from Guwahati. Besides taxis are available at Guwahati to bring you to Tezpur .Direct Bus services from Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, Jorhat, Itanagar, Dimapur and Siliguri to Tezpur also availablet.

WHERE TO STAY

Tezpur Circuit House, which is the best place to stay, is located by the Brahmaputra. n Tourist Lodge, tel: 221 316

WHERE TO EAT

Oasis, Flora, Chaliha Inn and Vegifood are popular among travellers.

WHAT TO SEE

¦ Kakochang Waterfalls: Kakochang 13 kms. from Bokakhat
¦ Numaligarh Archaeological ruins
¦ Tea Gardens

MUSEUMS

¦ Dak Bungalow: This building of the British era has been renovated and now houses the district museum. It is located at the centre of the city.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

¦ The Mahabhairab Temple: It is believed that King Bana worshipped Mahabhairab at this ancient temple of Lord Shiv