Agnigarh Hill, Tezpurअग्निगढ़ पहाड़ी
A town hill in Tezpur with a sculpture park and views of the Brahmaputra.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSonitpur, Assam
Central Assam and the hills
Central Assam and the hills
Best time to visit1 October to 31 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height80 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyTezpur, Guwahati
EntrySmall entry fee
About Agnigarh Hill, Tezpur
A hill in the middle of Tezpur with a sculpture park and a view of the Brahmaputra, linked to the legend of Usha and Aniruddha, in which the demon king Banasura locked his daughter in a fort ringed by fire. Stone sculptures along the path tell the story. It is a short, easy visit and pairs well with the Mahabhairab temple in the town.
What to see and do
- Sculpture park telling the Usha legend
- View of the Brahmaputra
- Easy stroll in the town
- Tezpur's old legends
- Pair with Mahabhairab Temple
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