India /Arunachal Pradesh /Lohit /Tezu

Tezu is a town that is located in the Lohit district of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The main inhabitants of the town are the Mishmi tribe. The culture and traditions of the tribe date back many centuries and one can see many different festivals in the place as well. Tamladu Puja is the main Mishmi festival and this takes place on the 15th of February every year. This is an exciting experience for visitors and one can see different people from nearby areas during the festival time. The place is also popular among Hindu pilgrims and many people travel here to take a dip in the Holy Parsuram Kund. This is done to cleanse one’s sins and purify the soul. During the month of January one can witness an annual fair that is held here and this is also a good time to visit the place. You can also visit the Tibetan Camp that is located in the town and there are numerous items that you can purchase at the bazaar that is located inside the Lama Camp. There are a few Tibetan monasteries that are located here as well and these are good places to visit while travelling to the town of Tezu.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 792001

STD Code: 3804

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Tezu is a small town situated in the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. This small town is known for its beautiful valley and rivers. The ancient inhabitant of this land of valley and rivers are the Mishmi tribes. The small town of Tezu also has some important tourist attractions. Some of the important tourists for travellers are Parshuram Kund, a famous pilgrimage place which attracts thousands of Hindu pilgrims from all over India and also from the neighbouring countries. Travellers come here to take a holy dip and wash away the sins. This is followed with a fair at Tezu and takes place every year during the month of January. The other attractions include Glow Lake, Hawa Camp and Hot Spring.

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By Air : The town of Tezu has a small airport; however this is not always open and is generally used for charter flights. The closest commercial airport is located at Mohabari. It is located in the city of Dibrugarh and there are frequent flights services from places such as Kolkata, Guwahati, Itanagar and Delhi to the airport. This is a feasible option for travelers who are arriving by air. Taxis are available at the airport and they charge around Rs 7 per km for the trip from the airport to the town of Tezu.

By Train : The closest railhead is located at the town of Tinsukia and arriving by rail is the most comfortable option. The station is connected to many cities and tickets are also affordable. Tickets from Guwahati to Tinsukia cost around Rs 230 for a sleeper class coach. Taxis can be hired from the airport to the town of Tezu.

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