Padum Pukhuri — Attraction in Assam

Podium pukhuri occupies a close corner in my heart since my childhood days I first saw this beautiful land locked lake in Tezpur Town long back in 1970 when I was a student of class VI My Father who was in State Police Service of Assam and was posted in the O/O the Superintendent of Police Jorhat (Special Branch) was detailed at Tezpur in respect of impending Visit of Smti Indira Gandhi the then Prime Minister of India to Assam particularly to Tezpur, the district Headquarter of Erstwhile Darrang District of Assam . My Own Mahi & Moha (Maternal Aunt and Aunt's husband )who were living in Tezpur in a rented house at Chandmarri as Our Moha Haren Baruah at that time was posted in Tezpur . So My Father took me with him from.our home at Jorhat and put me with my Aunt Manjula Barua nee Hazarika who took care of me like my Mother when I was a baby tigrew up and She got married . During his off Duty periomy Father took me to various important historic places in and around Tezpur Town Podium pukhuri as the name suggests was full of Lotus (PADUM in Assamese means Lotus flower ) at that time of 1970 and my childish heart was leaping with Joy when my Father took me by my hand and we crossed the Wooden Bridge over the lake to the tiny island in the middle oe Podium Pukhuri i,e Lotus Pond I was so so happy Later after my joining in State Police Service I was posted at Tezpur as Extra Assistant Commissioner of Tezpur in the newly created Sonitpur Distric carved out of Erstwhile Darrang District in 1983 and it wadba daily matter of viewing of the Podium Pukhuri for several years as I was posted 3 times in Tezpur in various capacities during my tenure in Assam Civil Service 2nd time I was posted as Election Officer Tezpur. Then again I was posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Sonitpur District and sat at Tezpur As I and my latr Husband Dr Sankar Chandra Das who was in State Medical Service and was posted in Tezpur Civil Hospital 3 times as M&HO I then Senior Medical and Health Officer and then Sub Divisional Medical Officer Tezpur prior to his promotion and Posting as Superintendent of Mangaldai Civil Hospital of Darrang District both our Children grew up in Tezpur . My daughter Srutidhara Completed her Schooling from St Joseph's Convent and my son studied at Don Bosco Tezpur upto class Vii so we finally purchased a plot of Land in Tezpur and.built a house and after death of my Docto husband 3 years ago (after almost 8 years of his retirement) and after my retirement I have settled here in our hous at Amtoli Nikamul with my Son Mriganabh (who had done hie BTech in Computer science Engineering last year and an IAS aspirant meanwhile appeared CCE(Mains ) 2020 conducted by Assam Public Service Commission after clearing his Prelims) And I am Lucky to get the opportunity of seeing the Podium Pukhuri allmost once in a week although it's Landscape has Changed so much since I first saw it in 1970 with...

Tourists cannot miss out on the lake while entering the city. Padum Pukhuri literally means the lotus lake, as "padum" in Assamese means a "lotus" and "Pukhuri" means "lake". It is very close to the state transport bus station. The Padum Pukhuri is a common attraction for children. Padum Pukhuri refers to lotus pond and it is a scenic lake with an island in it. This island turned park has a musical fountain. One of the attractions of the park is the toy train. The water sports available here include rowing and paddling. An iron bridge connects the park to the main land. One of the more famous landmarks of Tezpur. Famous island park in the middle accessible by a wooden footbridge. At different points of time there has been water recreation facilities (paddle/rowing boats) for hire on this lake. Padum Pukhuri, literally means lotus pond, is a famous lake with an island in Tezpur. The island is converted into a park with a musical fountain. The park is connected with the mainland by means of an iron bridge. Toy Train is another attraction here. The walkway in the path encourages you to have a relaxed walk in the serene atmosphere.Padum Pukhuri refers to lotus pond and it is a scenic lake with an island in it. This island turned park has a musical fountain. One of the attractions of the park is the toy train. The water sports available here include rowing and paddling. An iron bridge connects the park to the main land. Weather: Summer 24°C to 35°C Winter...

Thes place is serene, beautiful and best for refreshments. Contains a small lake across which a narrow foot bridge connects the two ends of the lake.This place also have gardens, amusement parks etc. In the spring season the whole lake is covered by lotus flower(the reason why the place is called Padum Pukuri which means lotus pond in English) which looks mesmerizing. There are many beautiful fish species in the lake which are clearly visible from the bridge. Sometimes flocks of swans and other birds are seen catching fish on the lake. This place can be best described as romantic, beautiful, serene, refreshing and a must for...