Tezu
- Not to be confused with Tezpur, India.
Tezu is a census town of 18,184 people (2011) in Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is known for its alluring natural beauty. It features many valleys and lakes, the most famous one being the Glow Lake. Other important places of interest include the D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to more than 150 different bird species, some of which are endangered.
Understand
[edit]Tezu, being a small census town is quite developed and popular. It is the fifth largest town in Arunachal Pradesh. It receives a huge number of domestic tourists all around the year. The town is well connected by NH-13, NH-15 and NH-715 highways. A new airport has also been inaugurated in Tezu which provides four flights each week to Guwahati. There is also a glimpse of Tibetan culture here. It is recommended to visit Tezu in the early or late months of the year to get an exciting festive experience.
Climate
[edit]Tezu is located in the North Eastern part of India which receives a high annual rainfall. The climate is mostly influenced by mountain winds. In Tezu, the summer season is hot, muggy, and partly cloudy and the dry season is warm and mostly clear. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 11 °C (52 °F) to 31 °C (88 °F) and is rarely below 8 °C (46 °F) or above 34 °C (93 °F). The winter season lasts for 2.2 months, from December 16 to February 24, with an average daily high temperature below 23 °C (73 °F). The coldest month of the year in Tezu is January, with an average low of −5 °C (23 °F) and high of 21 °C (70 °F).
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Get in
[edit]By plane
[edit]Tezu is served by Tezu Airport. Fly Big offers flights four times a week to Guwahati. Charter helicopter services are also available.
- 1 Tezu Airport (TEI IATA), Tezu Lohitpur Rd, ☏ +91 3804 22308, fax: +91 3804 23037, apdtezpur@aai.aero. 24 hours. There are regular flights from Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Imphal.
By train
[edit]The nearest railway station to Tezu is New Tinsukia Junction in the state of Assam. The railway station is served by Northeast Frontier Railway and provides cross country coverage of passenger and cargo services.
By bus
[edit]From Guwahati, public bus providers like Assam State Transport Corporation and Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Corporation operate to and from Tezu. Tezu is also well connected to almost all towns in Arunachal Pradesh by public and private operators. Available coach services can be booked on redbus. A single ticket costs ₹800.
By car
[edit]Using a car is also feasible
- Coming from Guwahati, take the NH-715
- Coming from Dibrugarh, take the NH-15
- Coming from Pasighat, take the NH-13
Get around
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Tezu is gifted with natural beauty. There are scenic sights of lakes and lush green forests.
- 1 Glow Lake, Kamlang Sanctuary. Glow Lake is a beautiful picturesque landscape with snow-capped mountains. It is located near Tezu in the Wakaro region. It provides opportunities for some adventurous trekking as there are no paved roads.
- 2 Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary, W58Q+W48. The sanctuary is in the South-Eastern part of Lohit District.
Do
[edit]- 1 Tezu Botanical Garden (Head northwest on NH13, the garden will be on your right). Sunrise-Sunset daily (except weekends and public holidays). The Tezu Botanical Garden is dotted with varieties of flora that covers a sprawling 23 hectares of land.
- 2 Tezu Park, Tezu Park, Jubilee Marg, Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh (Head southeast on NH13 then Go through 1 roundabout. Turn left at Arun Pan Shop onto Jubilee Marg. Drive along the park (on the left for 140 m). Destination will be on the left .Pass by Govt ITI kudaligi (on the right)). Sunrise-Sunset daily. Tezu Park is a centrally located park in the town, which is ideal for spending time with friends and family
- 3 Tezu District Museum and Craft Center (Head southeast on NH13. Go through 1 roundabout. Pass by Govt ITI kudaligi (on the right). Turn right onto Jubilee Marg. Destination will be on the right). showcases a number of best art collections that reflect and depict the story of the culture of the tribal Arunachal people.
Buy
[edit]There are branches of State Bank of India, Central Bank of India and Apex Bank
Eat
[edit]There are many restaurants in Tezu but if you want to have some authentic regional food you need to try out some street food.
- 1 Relax, ☏ +91 70055 98987. Daily 7am–8:30pm. Best known for its chicken recipes 150 INR for a descent sized meal.
Drink
[edit]Tezu doesn't have any significant nightlife unless it is the festive season. You can get a good cup of Darjeeling tea or some coffee at any restaurant or cafe.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Oshin Hotel, Main Bazaar Road, Oshin Market, Lohit District, Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh 792001 (Head southeast on NH13. Pass by Govt ITI kudaligi (on the right). Turn left at Dami Dami fashion. Pass by Wistech Broadband Service Tezu (on the left). Turn right onto Mahatma Gandhi Road. Pass by THE FAR EAST MIRROR (on the left). Turn right), toll-free: +91 38042 22776. Check-in: 1pm, check-out: 11am. Has a restaurant and you can get a great sight from here
- 2 Hotel Highway, Main road, Tezu. Check-in: Noon, check-out: 11AM. A descent lodge near the main road within the city.
- 3 Hotel Taboka, Main Rd, ☏ +91 89746 55222. Check-in: Noon, check-out: noon. Reasonably priced hotel
- 4 Sharma Hotel and Restaurant, Chunnu Market, Main Bazaar (next to the Arunachal Rural Bank branch). A nice hotel with a restaurant.
Connect
[edit]Cell phone coverage in the town is excellent. There are three major service providers offering a wide variety of plans. Among them are Airtel, Vodafone and Jio. Airtel is the most preferrable provider as it provides high audio quality and great internet coverage. If you want to dial a landline no. from a mobile, then you have to add 03804 before the number.
Emergency Numbers
[edit]Here are some emergency numbers in case you need any help.
- Emergency Number, ☏ 112.
- Police, ☏ 100.
- Fire Department, ☏ 101.
- Ambulance, ☏ 102. or dial the nearest local hospital
- Women's Helpline, ☏ 1091.
Go next
[edit]You can visit many more interesting places from Tezu.
- Guwahati is a great place to visit next. It is a sprawling city beside the Brahmaputra River in the northeast Indian state of Assam. It’s known for holy sites like the hilltop Kamakhya Temple, featuring shrines to the Hindu deities Shiva and Vishnu
- Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Set in the foothills of the Himalayas, the city is home to medieval Ita Fort and the Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum, which exhibits textiles and handicrafts. The nearby Gompa, a yellow-roofed Buddhist temple, was consecrated by the Dalai Lama.