14 min (5.4 km) via NT Rd/Tezpur Main Rd
13 min (4.7 km) via Padmapati Rd
15 min (4.5 km) via Dhanua Nagar Rd(from Tezpur)
Cole Park, Tezpur is a very picturesque park near the centre of Tezpur.
It has recently been renamed as Chitralekha Udyan although both names are synonymous.
The name is after a famous character in Agnigarh Aniruddha-Usha love story.
It has had a long tradition of hosting painting/drawing competitions for the nearby schools due the various features it possesses.
A replica of the famous Bhomoraguri inscription which recorded the ancient plans to build a bridge across the Brahmaputra where the current Kolia Bhomora Setu exists has been created in this park for public viewing.
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 ( with engines removed and fixed ) and a large concrete-made map of India ( states as before year 2000).
There is a water feature in the form of a lake where small rowing and paddle boats are allowed.
Located in one of the most beautiful and legendary places of Assam, the Cole Park attracts a host of travelers and nature lovers every year.
This park was established by Mr. Cole, a Commissioner of Assam under British rule.
It was later renovated by Mr. M.G.V.K. Bhanu, the deputy Commissioner of Tezpur, in 1996. Cole Park is definitely one of the most picturesque spot of Assam.
Set amidst innumerous hillocks, terrains and lakes, the park is the center of a number of recreational activities and fun sports.
The place has also been the venue for exhibitions and competitions since a long time.
The famed inscriptions of Bhomoraguri, which stored the ancient plans of a bridge across the Brahmaputra (where the current Kolia Bhomora Setu exists), have been transported to this park for public viewing.
Kolia Bhomora Setu is a pre-stressed concrete road bridge over the Brahmaputra River near Tezpur in Assam.
This bridge has been dedicated to Kolia Bhomora Setu, who was a famous Ahom General of the state of Assam. Situated in the center of Tezpur, Chitralekha Udyan is surely a great place to relax and loosen up in Tezpur.
In the beautiful city of Tezpur, a picturesque park is located, called the Cole Park. It has open spaces, open air stage and restaurants for the entertainment of the visitors.Moreover, some of the ancient relics from nearby areas have been transported to the park, in order to facilitate public viewing, among which the most important being the inscription of Bhomoraguri, depicting an ancient plan of building a bridge on the River Brahmaputra is the most prominent one.
The Chitralekha Udayan or Cole park is one of the most attractive tourist spots situated at the central part of the city of Tezpur. There are a number of entertaining rides in the park including bump a car, and a few water sports in the horse shaped lake. Moreover, there are historical relics like the inscription of Bhomoraguri, and two massive and well decorated stone pillars have been brought in from the Bamuni hills. There is also a model of MIG 21 fighter plane and a map of India, with state divisions prior to 2000.
GETTING THERE
The park is well connected to the nearby cities and towns via a number of buses, both of state government and private ownership. Rickshaws and autos are available to the park from the local bus stands.. Best time to visit the place. Timings-Hours:
Sunday 10AM–7PM
Monday 10AM–7PM
Tuesday 10AM–7PM
Wednesday 10AM–7PM
Thursday 10AM–7PM
Friday 10AM–7PM
Saturday 10AM–7PM.Famous for:Parks,Entry:free
13 min (4.7 km) via Padmapati Rd
15 min (4.5 km) via Dhanua Nagar Rd(from Tezpur)
Cole Park, Tezpur is a very picturesque park near the centre of Tezpur.
It has recently been renamed as Chitralekha Udyan although both names are synonymous.
The name is after a famous character in Agnigarh Aniruddha-Usha love story.
It has had a long tradition of hosting painting/drawing competitions for the nearby schools due the various features it possesses.
A replica of the famous Bhomoraguri inscription which recorded the ancient plans to build a bridge across the Brahmaputra where the current Kolia Bhomora Setu exists has been created in this park for public viewing.
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 ( with engines removed and fixed ) and a large concrete-made map of India ( states as before year 2000).
There is a water feature in the form of a lake where small rowing and paddle boats are allowed.
Located in one of the most beautiful and legendary places of Assam, the Cole Park attracts a host of travelers and nature lovers every year.
This park was established by Mr. Cole, a Commissioner of Assam under British rule.
It was later renovated by Mr. M.G.V.K. Bhanu, the deputy Commissioner of Tezpur, in 1996. Cole Park is definitely one of the most picturesque spot of Assam.
Set amidst innumerous hillocks, terrains and lakes, the park is the center of a number of recreational activities and fun sports.
The place has also been the venue for exhibitions and competitions since a long time.
The famed inscriptions of Bhomoraguri, which stored the ancient plans of a bridge across the Brahmaputra (where the current Kolia Bhomora Setu exists), have been transported to this park for public viewing.
Kolia Bhomora Setu is a pre-stressed concrete road bridge over the Brahmaputra River near Tezpur in Assam.
This bridge has been dedicated to Kolia Bhomora Setu, who was a famous Ahom General of the state of Assam. Situated in the center of Tezpur, Chitralekha Udyan is surely a great place to relax and loosen up in Tezpur.
In the beautiful city of Tezpur, a picturesque park is located, called the Cole Park. It has open spaces, open air stage and restaurants for the entertainment of the visitors.Moreover, some of the ancient relics from nearby areas have been transported to the park, in order to facilitate public viewing, among which the most important being the inscription of Bhomoraguri, depicting an ancient plan of building a bridge on the River Brahmaputra is the most prominent one.
The Chitralekha Udayan or Cole park is one of the most attractive tourist spots situated at the central part of the city of Tezpur. There are a number of entertaining rides in the park including bump a car, and a few water sports in the horse shaped lake. Moreover, there are historical relics like the inscription of Bhomoraguri, and two massive and well decorated stone pillars have been brought in from the Bamuni hills. There is also a model of MIG 21 fighter plane and a map of India, with state divisions prior to 2000.
GETTING THERE
The park is well connected to the nearby cities and towns via a number of buses, both of state government and private ownership. Rickshaws and autos are available to the park from the local bus stands.. Best time to visit the place. Timings-Hours:
Sunday 10AM–7PM
Monday 10AM–7PM
Tuesday 10AM–7PM
Wednesday 10AM–7PM
Thursday 10AM–7PM
Friday 10AM–7PM
Saturday 10AM–7PM.Famous for:Parks,Entry:free
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