The location of Nameri National Park in itself is amazing. Lying on the Himalayan foothills, this 200-sq.km park opens the door for you to view some of the rarest species of plants and animals. Nameri provides a diverse flora and fauna. The most famous white winged wood-duck(Deo Hanh) is found here. Besides these other animals found here are Black Bear, many types of deer’s, butterflies, fishes, elephants etc. This park is full of rivers. Fishing is the famous activity which is held by forest department. The golden mahseer fish is famous in these region where they grown to 3-9 feet. They are known as "tigers of the Himalayan rivers". River Jiyabharali flows down through the Nameri National Park which provides wide vistas for adventure water sports like rafting.

Situated 30 kms away from Tezpur and on the banks of River Brahmaputra, Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most frequented tourist destinations. Some of the wildlife present here includes tiger, wild buffalo, wild pig, one horned rhino and elephants. The sanctuary is home to a wide range of birds and it is a favored spot for migratory birds as well. Some of the birds here include Bengal florican, woodcock and swamp partridge. The wildlife safari tour lets you have an in depth study of the sanctuary’s best features. Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary is open throughout the year, but the best time to visit the sanctuary is during the period of November to March.

The name Agnigarh suggests a fire fort. People often come here for picnic or simply to enjoy the scenes and sights. There is a very famous legendary story behind this place. This renowned mythological place is connected with the romance of Prince Aniruddha and Princess Usha. Aniruddha was the grandson of Lord Krishna, whereas Usha was the daughter of Banasura, the famous Asura king and prime devotee of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Agnigarh is the very place where a fortress was built by the Asura king, to keep his daughter in isolation. Currently Agnigarh is present in Tezpur in the form of a small hill facing River Brahmaputra. This hill provides a complete view of the city. It is also surrounded by a clean and green park displaying certain sculptures related to the couple along with giant mushrooms and a waterfall.

Da Parbatia stands proof of the architectural excellence of the ancient Assam. The doorframe of the temple belonging to 600 AD, is the most ancient specimen that reflects the sculptural skills possessed in the olden days. It depicts Gupta style of sculpture. The site is now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Bamuni Hills is a popular tourist destination in Tezpur with sculptural ruins dating back to 9th and 10th centuries. The influence of Gupta style of architecture is seen here. The stone carvings depicted on the walls of Bamuni Hills are fine specimen of architectural brilliance of the ancient age. You can find Lord Vishnu’s 10 incarnations depicted in the bracket lintel hat is cross-shaped. Once you are here, you could visit Bhairabi temple and Mahabhairab temple nearby.

Popularly known as Cole Park, Chitralekha Udyan is one of the famous tourist destinations in Tezpur. The scenic park is set in a stunning landscape with many hillocks and lakes adding beauty to the atmosphere. The park has facilities for paddle boating on the pond. It recently has added ' Bumping Cars ' to its list of amusements . Primary viewing attractions for children is a jet-fighter model Valiant MIG 21 the first supersonic aircraft for the Indian Air Force capable of travelling at Mach 2. The walkway in the path encourages you to have a relaxed walk in the serene atmosphere.

The Kalia Bhomora Setu is a pre-stressed concrete road bridge built over the river of Brahmaputra. The 3015-meter long bridge took 6 years to be completed. The bridge was named after Ahom General Kalia Bhomora Phukan. American Concrete Institute had recognized this construction as the most outstanding concrete structure in 1988 and had awarded Hindustan Construction Company, which constructed the bridge.