Did you know that there was an epic battle between Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. It was a battle of galactic proportions which is how the city of Tezpur got its name. Location of Agnigarh Agnigarh is a small hillock located in Tezpur, Assam on the banks of river Bramhaputra. Marked correctly on Google Maps,…
Eurasian Hoopoe is a common bird widely found across the length and breath of India. It is seen in daytime hunting insects in the ground with its beak. They are a distinctive bird species with a crown of feathers on the head and a long curved beak. Types and habitat There are three species of…
What do you do with a British era tea plantation. Beautify the place and package it as resort. And then you will have tourist come visiting it in droves. Add a little spice with the local culture and cuisine, with lots of jungles around and no TV in the room, suddenly you have hit the…
Tezpur is a town in Assam. I got a chance to stay there for about two years. This period has been my most memorable stay ever. The place, its people and its culture leaves a lasting impression. Here are a few images from the main market places. Glimpses of Tezpur. Main Market in Tezpur is…
Every Year, during Maha Shivratri, the Mahabhairab Temple wears a festive look. The Mahabhairab Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a very ancient temple located in Tezpur. Mahabhairab Temple on Google Map Google Plus page on the Temple and the Link to the Temple Website https://plus.google.com/110960009053050811137/about?gl=in&hl=en http://www.mahabhairab.org/
It’s been a while that we have been in Tezpur and always on the hunt for ethnic cuisine. After drawing a blank till now, Boss asked us to check up Highway on my Plate for references, never realizing all this while the Fifth one on the list of top Dhabas in India is right here!…