Tezu

Introduction

Tezu can be described as one of the census towns and HQ of ‘Lohit district’ within Arunachal Pradesh, India.

The age-old habitants relating to this gorgeous ‘land of valleys and rivers’ are ‘Mishmi’ tribes. The specialty of this tribe is that it still has Queens and a King residing in Tezu’s district HQ. Mishmi tribes are said to have customs and traditions which date back to times of ‘Mahabharata’. It’s, in fact, said that Mahabharata’s Rukmini had been a ‘Mishmi damsel’.

Tezu stands at an elevation of 606 feet.

As per census conducted in the year 2001, Tezu’s population was 15014. Males constituted around 55%25 of this population. Literacy rate on an average was 68%25; i.e. much higher as compared to national average (59.5%25). Around 15%25 had been under the age of 6. It should be noted that Tezu houses Tibetan community as well. Around 2000 of them have been staying in this settlement since the last few years.... Show details

Places you can see

Dibrugarh Airport

This airport lies at a distance of 15 kilometers from city’s center. ‘Paved runway’’s length is around 6000 feet. Moreover, it goes on to lie at the elevation of ‘362 feet’. Air Sahara, Air-India, Jet Airways, and Indian Airlines are main domestic airlines which operate at this airport. 100%25 assistance is provided for infirm, aged, challenged, and physically challenged ones. Taxi service, car rental services, and city bus services are added conveniences.

Lali Wildlife Sanctuary

This sanctuary houses various wild animals. Its specialty is ‘sambar deer’. It’s bordered on western, eastern, and northern sides by Siang River. Wild buffaloes are also found over here. What else to describe about this amazing wildlife sanctuary? It has everything which a tourist can ask for. This sanctuary would just make one’s day. It’s the best thing to be visited during the weekends.