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Tezu is a census town and the
headquarters of Lohit district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The
ancient inhabitant of this land of valley and rivers are the Mishmi tribes.
The Mishmi tribes have traditions and customs dating back to the times of
Mahabharata.
Many other ancient tribes live
here and Tezu is vibrant with the traditions followed by all these tribes.
There are many places to visit in Tezu, including picturesque lakes,
religious sites and wildlife sanctuary.
Tezu is linked with the adjacent
state Assam by road. Nearest bus station is at Tinsukia located at Tinsukia
Township. From this point Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS)
buses ply connecting Tinsukia and Tezu. Tezu is not connected with railway
as of now. The nearest railway station is at Murkongselek which is linked to
Delhi and Kolkata.
Tezu Airport has had
no scheduled services operating.
Dibrugarh Airport, also
known as Mohanbari Airport, located at Mohanbari is the nearest airport to
Tezu. From there taxi or
bus is always available.
Tezu Quick Facts
State: Arunachal Pradesh
Languages: English and Galo
Best time to visit: September to April
STD Code: 03804
Famous For: Picturesque lakes, Religious sites and Wildlife Sanctuary |
