long beach chalet Tezpur, with its large Bangladeshi immigrant population, is probably Assam s most attractive city th

This sprawling hill station was the capital of British-created Assam from 1874 until 1972. Since becoming the state capital of Meghalaya it has rapidly developed into a typical modern Indian town and in doing so some of its older buildings have been demolished. In parts it still retains its charm, the air is refreshingly cool and it has become a favourite long beach chalet holiday destination for domestic tourists.

This historic long beach chalet Angami-Naga village was the site of two major British Angami siege battles in 1847 and 1879. Built on an easily defended ridge (very necessary back in headhunting days), Khonoma looks beautifully traditional.

Tezpur, with its large Bangladeshi immigrant long beach chalet population, is probably Assam s most attractive city thanks to beautifully kept parks, attractive lakes and the enchanting views of the mighty Brahmaputra River as it laps the town s edge. The imaginatively named Internet long beach chalet Cafe (Main Rd; per hr 20; h9am-8pm) has, you guessed it, internet.