Tezpur, located on the banks of the Brahmaputra, is the headquarters of Sonitpur district in Assam. It is an ancient town: the ruins of the temple of Da Parbatia are dated to the 4th Century AD. Tezpur is also considered to be the cultural hub of modern Assam as it is associated with the cultural icons Bishnu Prasad Rabha, Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, Bhupen Hazarika and Phani Sarma. It is known for its institutions: Tezpur University, presented the Visitor's Best University Award in 2016, the LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, established in 1876, and the Northeast Centre of the prestigious Indian Statistical Institute.
Tezpur is well connected by road and air to the rest of India. There are daily flights and train services from Delhi and Kolkata (and other places) to Guwahati. A good highway links Tezpur University to Guwahati, which is approximately 180 kms. away. There are direct flights from Kolkata two times a week to Tezpur airport. Most travelers prefer to arrive at Guwahati and travel to Tezpur University by bus or hired car (both easily available at Guwahati).