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Tezu
Spend a half day in Tezu to see Glow Lake and Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary; add a night for the museum and local food.
Tezu is a small town in Arunachal Pradesh with a handful of natural sights and a modest museum. One full day covers the main lake and wildlife sanctuary; a second night lets you explore the botanical garden, museum and try regional dishes.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar, Sep–Nov (early or late months for festivals and milder weather)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Airport
- TEI
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tezu112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tezu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetycheckTezu is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure, avoid isolated forest trails after dark, and check flight schedules during monsoon.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 100 police · 101 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTEI Tezu Airport (Four flights weekly to Guwahati (FlyBig).).
- Getting aroundWalking and local taxis cover the town; shared auto‑rickshaws run between the park, lake and market.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))₹300–₹500 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket to Guwahati₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or guesthouse, a night, per person₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,300 (≈ US$15) · High ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TEI Tezu Airport (Four flights weekly to Guwahati (FlyBig).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Mixed: Sep. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (711 rain days), driest Nov (20). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tezu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
46 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
76 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
144 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
326 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
291 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
463 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
711 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
430 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
344 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
182 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
20 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
31 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking and local taxis cover the town; shared auto‑rickshaws run between the park, lake and market. No public transit within town.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Glow Lake
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Taxi from town centre, about 5 km (3.1 mi), 10 minTaxi from town centre, about 3.1 mi (5 km), 10 min
No paved road; wear sturdy shoes.
Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi or shared auto‑rickshaw, ~30 km (19 mi), 45 minTaxi or shared auto‑rickshaw, ~19 mi (30 km), 45 min
Entry free; bird‑watching best early morning.
Tezu Botanical Garden
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk or short taxi, 2 km (1.2 mi), 5 minWalk or short taxi, 1.2 mi (2 km), 5 min
Open sunrise‑sunset; no entry fee.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Oshin Hotel
Central location, restaurant, views of town.
Hotel Highway
Near main road, basic amenities.
Hotel Taboka
Reasonably priced, close to market.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or guesthouse1 × 1 night × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Round‑trip flight Tezu ↔ Guwahati (FlyBig)1 × ₹5,000 · check schedule | ₹5,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × ₹1,500 · check provider | ₹1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹850 |
| Trip total≈ ₹9,350 per person per day, bed included | ₹9,350≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a local eatery | ₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus ticket to Guwahati | ₹800 (≈ US$10) |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | ₹300–₹500 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Flight schedule is limited; confirm dates before travel.
- Roads can be affected by monsoon landslides.
- Some attractions have no paved access; wear sturdy shoes.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police100
Embassy
US consulate is in Guwahati (check address); other embassies in Kolkata and New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tezu Airport → Guwahati (FlyBig): about ₹5,000–₹8,000 (≈ US$60–95) one‑way (check schedule)
- Taxi town centre → Glow Lake (≈5 km): ≈₹300–₹500
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yeh kitna hai?)
- क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon?)
- नज़दीकी बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the nearest bus stop? (nazdeeki bus stop kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tezu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar, Sep–Nov (early or late months for festivals and milder weather) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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