Tezpur (তেজপুৰ), Assam

Kolia Bhomora Setu Bridge near Tezpur, Assam, India


Tezpur (Assamese: তেজপুৰ) is a city in the state of Assam in India. It has a population of about 100,000 people and serves as the headquaters of the district of Sonitpur.

The name Tezpur is derived from Sanskrit meaning "city of blood" - incidentally Sonitpur also carries the same meaning. Today the city is the 8th largest in Assam. But rather than blood, the city brands itself as the "city of love", based on a mythological love story involving the Hindu deities Krishna, Shiva, Parvati and a devotee of Shiva, Banasur.

Today Tezpur is regarded as the cultural capital of Assam. It has a number of historical ruins and scenic views, one of which is the view on the Kolia Bhomora Setu Bridge, the longest bridge across the Brahmaputra River. Tea production is a major industry here.

Planning your trip to Tezpur

You can reach Tezpur from Guwahati, a journey of about four hours by road. There are bus services between the two cities. There are also flights from Kolkata.

Places of Interest in Tezpur

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