Tezpur, known as Sonitpur (city of blood) of Puranic fame, is associated with the legend of Usha's love with Aniruddha, grandson of Lord Krishna. Situated on the north bank of the Brahmaputra, present Tezpur town which is of magnificient scenic beauty and exquisite archaeological ruins, is the head quarter of Sonitpur district. Undulated green valleys surrounded by the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, with snow capped peaks of the Himalayas as the northern backdrop, lush green tea gardens and magnificient archaeological ruins have all contributed to make Tezpur a tourist's delight. Her contribution to art, culture, literature particularly her contribution to the freedom struggle have earned for Tezpur a unique niche in the history of Assam. In 1942, for the first time in entire British India, the tricolour (Indian flag) was hoisted in the police station at Gahpur, a quiet mofussil town under Sonitpur district. Fourteen year old Kanaklata braved British bullets and died holding the national flag aloft.
How to reach Tezpur?Tezpur, one of the major towns on the north bank, is well connected by rail, road and air with the rest of the country. Both Government and private buses and taxis ply from Guwahati. The nearest airport is Saloni (about 10 kms.) and nearest rail station is Rangapara. Tezpur is 181 kms. from Guwahati, 82 kms. from Kaziranga, 60 kms. from Bhalukpung and 65 kms. from Orang Wildlife Sanctuary.
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