Padum Pukhuri Lake in Assam India
One of the most famous landmarks of Tezpur in Assam, Padum Pukhuri Lake, which literally means a lotus-pond, is having an island in the middle which is now converted into a park with a musical fountain. This island-park is connected with the mainland through an iron foot-bridge, which also is an added attraction affectionately enjoyed by the visitors. Several tourist water recreation activities including paddleboats, rowboats and others are offered on hire for the visitors at Padum Pukhuri Lake from time to time. A toy-train within the park is another attraction which is a joy for the kids as well as the adults. One of the biggest lakes in the lower Assam belt, Padum Pukhuri Lake is blessed with rich natural resources and situated close to Tezpur Town.
This ancient town of Tezpur close to the Kaziranga National Park is located on the northern bank of River Brahmaputra and is the 5th largest city of the state serving as the administrative headquarters of the Sonitpur District of Assam. Daily scheduled flight services are available from Kolkata to Tezpur Airport, which is located at a distance of 7 kilometers from the city center. Tezpur Railway Station is well linked with several Indian cities is another convenient option for visitors wanting to visit the Padum Pukhuri Lake. Tezpur is well connected through NH-52 and NH-37A on the Assam roadways map providing comfortable daily bus services from most important cities within this region. Assam Tourism Department maintains a well furnished tourist lodge with modern amenities at the twin tanks of Bar Pukhuri and Padum Pukhuri lakes, apart from which several other comfortable accommodation options and hotels are available for visitors at Tezpur Town.
