About Da Parbatia Temple in Tezpur, Assam :
Tezpur, the city of mythology, folklore, and legends, is situated in the Sonitpur district of Assam. Situated amidst lush green valleys and lofty snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, the city is the ultimate travel destination of every tourist and nature lover. A few kilometers west of the city are the remnants of one of the oldest and the finest illustrations of sculptural or iconoclastic art in Assam – Da Parbatia Temple. The carvings and imprints on the doorframe of the temple bear the typical pattern of the early Gupta School of sculpture.
The doorjambs of Da Parbatia Temple are adorned with the forms of two Goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, standing with elegance and poise, with garlands in their hands. Besides this, the whole doorframe is also ornamented with beautiful and delicate foliage. Due to its exquisite architecture and elegant carvings belonging to the 5th and 6th centuries AD, the place is now a protected site under the auspices of the Archaeological Survey of India.
Commuting to Da Parbatia Temple is quite easy and convenient. The city of Tezpur is connected through well-maintained airways, railways and roadways. For the purpose of lodging, the Assam Tourism Department has provided full furnished tourist lodges with modern amenities. Besides this, tourists and travelers can also avail the comfortable accommodation facilities offered by the Dak Bungalows and the Circuit House in the Tezpur city of Assam.
Sightseeing near Da-Parbatia :
Agnigarh
Agnigarh, a hillock facing the river Brahmaputra, is famous as the site of the romance of Usha and Anirudha. The Brahmaputra and a view of Tezpur can be seen from this hillock
Cole Park
An important tourist destination of Tezpur, the Cole Park has two massive stone pillars. Its beauty is enhanced by the sculptural remnants of the famous Bamuni Hills.
Bamuni Hills
Now in ruins, the Bamuni Hills still retain their charm. The sculptural remains date back to the ninth and tenth century A.D.
How to reach There :
Airport : Tezpur is connected by air, rail and bus. Indian airlines NEPC airlines connect Tezpur with Calcutta & Guwahati. The nearest airport is Saloni (about 10 kms.)
Railhead : The nearest rail station is Rangapara. One can easily reach Da-Parbatia from here.
Road Transport : Tezpur is 180 kms. from Guwahati, 82 kms. from Kaziranga, 60 kms. from Bhalukpung and 65 kms. from Orang Wildlife Sanctuary. One can easily reach Da-Parbatia from these places. Both Government and private buses and taxis ply from Guwahati.
Staying near Da-Parbatia :
Assam Tourism Department has a well furnished tourist lodge with modern amenities. Tezpur offers excellent accommodation facilities for its tourist from all over the world, with reasonable tariff, offering comfortable accommodation. Tourists can avail of the modern amenities of Dak Bungalows, the Tourist Lodge and the Circuit House at reasonable rates.
Location: 6 km to west of Tezpur
Highlights: Pilgrim centre