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Agnigarh
Agnigarh preserves the sweet memory of young lovers. Agnigarh or the
rampart surrounded by fire, is perhaps the most beautiful tourist
location of Tezpur. It is believed that, princess Usha the only daughter
of King Bana was kept inside the palace which was surrounded by a
rampart of fire.
Bamuni Hills
The ruins of the Bamuni Hill is famous for its aesthetic beauty. The
sculptural ruins, dating back to the 9th and 10th century A.D. now lie
in the Cole Park and Missionary compound.
Cole Park
This is one of the most interesting places in the Tezpur. The park is
the perfect place for the peace lovers. This is the place, where the two
impressively ornamented stone pillars and the sculptural remains of the
famous Bamuni hill can be seen.
Mahabhairab Temple
An ancient temple where king Bana worshipped Mahabhairab, another
incarnation of Lord Shiva. A holy place for the religious-minded.
The Hazara Pukhuri
The large tank preserves the name of Hazara Varman in Tezpur. It was
excavated in the early part of the 19th century. This is the third
largest tank covering an area of 70 acres.
Bhomoraguri
A mammoth stone inscription made by the Ahom General Kalia Bhomora
Phukan, who planned to construct a bridge over Brahmaputra could be seen
here. About two centuries later, a bridge over Brahmaputra at the same
place has now been constructed. The 3.05 km. Bridge named after the
great Ahom general, connecting Nagaon district with Tezpur was opened
for vehicular Traffic on 3rd April 1987.
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