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Tezpurতেজপুৰ
Give Tezpur one full day plus a night: temples, Gupta-era ruins and the Brahmaputra bridge in daylight, then leave for Arunachal or Kaziranga.
Tezpur is the largest city on the north bank of the Brahmaputra in Lower Assam and the practical gateway to Arunachal Pradesh and Kaziranga. Its sights are small, spread out and cheap, and most travellers use it as a one-night stop rather than a destination in itself.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy rain), May (humid)
- Airports
- TEZ · GAU
- Nights
- 1
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.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- 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 Tezpur112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tezpur, 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
- SafetyTezpur is generally calm for visitors.
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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 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 108 ambulance · 1363 Tourist helpline (Incredible India, 24 h) (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.
- AirportTEZ Tezpur Airport (Salonibari) (Small civil enclave; daily ATR services to Guwahati and Pasighat, generally no flights after 18:00.).TEZ Tezpur Airport (Salonibari) (Small civil enclave; daily ATR services to Guwahati and Pasighat, generally no flights after 6:00 PM.).
- Getting aroundE-rickshaws cover the centre for short hops and are the usual way to move between sights; agree the fare before you get in.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea (small glass, stall)₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi or hired car, per day₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50)
- Museum or sight ticketTemple or park entryFree–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per room₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
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
- TEZ Tezpur Airport (Salonibari) (Small civil enclave; daily ATR services to Guwahati and Pasighat, generally no flights after 18:00.) · GAU Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi) (The main regional airport; about 4–5 h by road to Tezpur.)TEZ Tezpur Airport (Salonibari) (Small civil enclave; daily ATR services to Guwahati and Pasighat, generally no flights after 6:00 PM.) · GAU Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi) (The main regional airport; about 4–5 h by road to Tezpur.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
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. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tezpur: 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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
20 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 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
E-rickshaws cover the centre for short hops and are the usual way to move between sights; agree the fare before you get in. Buses are cheap but crowded. Walking in the centre is fine in daylight; for Bamuni Hills, Da Parbatia and the bridge you need a rickshaw, taxi or hired car.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bhalukpong and the Arunachal border
goDoor to door: About 2–2.5 h
Shared jeep or hired car on NH-15, about 2 h
Inner Line Permit needed for Arunachal beyond the border check.
Nameri National Park
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Car to Nameri Eco Camp, then forest department entry
Rafting and angling on the Kameng river; book through the camp.
Kaziranga National Park
overnightDoor to door: About 3–4 h
Car via NH-715 and the Kolia Bhomora bridge to the park's north or central range
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep near the park.
Tawang
overnightDoor to door: 10–12 h
Hired jeep from the bus terminal via Dirang and Sela Pass
A 3–4 day loop; altitude 1,500–4,000 m, so acclimatise.
Bongaigaon
skipDoor to door: 6–8 h
Train or bus via Rangapara North and Guwahati
No day-trip value; go only if it is on your route west.
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.
Chowk Bazaar / MG Road
City centre: shops, restaurants and the parks within walking distance; best for one night without a car.
Mission Chariali
Highway junction on NH-15; handy if you arrive or leave by bus and want to skip the centre.
Mahabhairab
Quieter, around the main Shiva temple; a short e-rickshaw ride from the centre.
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
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| E-rickshaw hop in the centre2 × ₹20 | ₹40 |
| Hired car with driver, one day1 × ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹700 | ₹1,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,340 |
| Trip total≈ ₹7,390 per person per day, bed included | ₹14,780≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in rupees; long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (small glass, stall) | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali or rice meal at a local restaurant | ₹100–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottled water, 1 L | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| E-rickshaw ride in the centre | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) per person |
| Taxi or hired car, per day | ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) |
| Temple or park entry | Free–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- E-rickshaw drivers quote high fares to visitors: fix the price first.
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) brings very heavy rain and local flooding; roads to Arunachal can close.
- Some sights are unprotected ruins with uneven ground and no railings.
- If you continue to Tawang, altitude is 2,000–4,000 m: do not rush the climb.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- Ambulance
- 108
- Tourist helpline (Incredible India, 24 h)
- 1363
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Tezpurতেজপুৰ
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Emergency
- All services112
- Ambulance108
- Tourist helpline (24 h)1363
Embassy
No embassies in Tezpur; most countries are represented in New Delhi, with consulates in Kolkata and Guwahati.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- E-rickshaw, centre hop: ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) per person
- Tezpur → Guwahati, bus: about ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6), 4–5 h
- Hired car with driver, one day: ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50)
Say or show
- নমস্কাৰ — Hello / Namaste (nomoskar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কিমান? — How much is it? (kiman)
- শৌচালয় ক’ত? — Where is the toilet? (xousaloy kot)
- ইয়াতে ৰাখক — Please stop here (iyate rakhok)
- মই নালাগে — I don't want it (moi nalage)
Assamese is the everyday language; Hindi and English work in hotels and shops.
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 Tezpur. 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 · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy rain), May (humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for TEZ: flight cutoffs, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for the centre: Chowk Bazaar, Padum Pukhuri, Chitralekha Udyan, Mahabhairab.
- Ruins cluster by car: Agnigarh, Bamuni Hills, Da Parbatia, Bhairabi, Kolia Bhomora Setu.
- Monsoon and Arunachal-border fixtures so gates A–D can go green.