The name Tezpur ('Teza' meaning blood and 'pura' meaning town or city) is derived from the Sanskrit words. So Tezpur literally means town of blood.
It is said that there was so much bloodshed during the war between Lord Krishna and King Banasura's army, that the entire land turned red.
Thus the name Tezpur is derived. Tezpur is situated in the northern side of Assam.
Tezpur is one of those cities that is gifted both with natural picturesque beauty and man made marvels.
The city has a salubrious climate which is why it was a favorite amongst the British.
Tezpur was and will always be the cultural capital of the Assamese culture. The surrounding beautiful tea gardens and agriculture contribute to the local economy.
Presently Tezpur is a commercial, administrative and educational centre. It also houses a major base of the Air force (Salonibari) and Indian Army.
Travel to Tezpur can be done by rail, road and air travel. It has a small airport that receives flights from Kolkata, Guwahati and nearby town Jorhat. There are daily flights from state capital Guwahati.
The picturesque town, Tezpur has some wonderful temples, parks and monuments to visit.
Apart from tourists, Tezpur is also largely visited by pilgrims as the city is home to important temples like Bhairabi Temple and Ketakeshwar Dewal.
Cole Park is among the most visited attraction in the city. There is a fort as well named as Agnigarh that is a favored tourist destination for the views it provides of the surrounding areas for the hilltop. |
