Tezpur & Sonitpur

Tezpur & Sonitpur

Assam · 4 destinations & hidden spots

Tourist Places & Hidden Gems in Tezpur & Sonitpur

Agnigarh Hill & Romantic Viewpoint
History

Agnigarh Hill & Romantic Viewpoint

Agnigarh Hill & Romantic Viewpoint, Tezpur & Sonitpur, Assam

According to Hindu mythology, King Banasura built a fortress surrounded by fire atop this hill to isolate his daughter Usha. Today, Agnigarh is a beautifully landscaped hill park perched over the Brahmaputra, featuring illuminated walkways, spiral staircases, open-air stone sculptures, and stunning panoramic views of the river and Kolia Bhomora Bridge.

Mahabhairab Temple
Spiritual

Mahabhairab Temple

Mahabhairab Temple, Tezpur & Sonitpur, Assam

Perched atop a hillock in northern Tezpur, this ancient temple is believed to have been established by the legendary Asura King Banasura. The sanctum enshrines an enormous natural monolithic stone Shiva Lingam made of living rock, attracting thousands of pilgrims during Maha Shivaratri.

Chitralekha Udyan (Cole Park)
History

Chitralekha Udyan (Cole Park)

Chitralekha Udyan (Cole Park), Tezpur & Sonitpur, Assam

Originally established in 1906 by British Deputy Commissioner Mr. Cole and later renamed Chitralekha Udyan. The park is famous for housing archaeological stone pillars and sculptural reliefs rescued from the 8th-9th century Bamuni Hills ruins, alongside bumper boats, water sports, and a decommissioned MiG-21 jet fighter exhibit.

Nameri National Park & Eco Camp Hidden Gem
Adventure

Nameri National Park & Eco Camp

Nameri National Park & Eco Camp, Tezpur & Sonitpur, Assam

Nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas 35 km north of Tezpur, Nameri shares its boundary with Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh. It is one of the few national parks in India offering armed forest-guard guided walking safaris, thrilling white-water river rafting down the sparkling Jia Bhoroli River, and Golden Mahseer angling.

₹50 (Indians), ₹250 (Foreigners) + Guard fee View Spot →