Tezu is a town in Lohit district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is the fifth largest city in Arunachal Pradesh. The Tibetan community in Teju lives in a settlement known as the Lama Camp. The original settlements here are known as Kham, Kongpo, and Pemako. They fled Chinese persecution in Tibet in 1960. The city attracts numerous nature lovers, trekking buffs, and wildlife enthusiasts from across the country.

Visiting place in Tezu 

Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary

Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1989. The sanctuary is named after the river Kamlang. The sanctuary is rich in flora and fauna. The tribal people living around the perimeter of the sanctuary, Mishmi, Digaru, and Miju Mishmi are believed to be their descendants from King Rukmo of the epic Mahabharata. The sanctuary is home to tigers, leopards, cloudy leopards, and snow leopards. The tribal people living around the sanctuary worship the invisible deity known as Suto Fankeninan Jamalu.

Parshuram Kund

Parashuram Kund is located in the lower part of the Lohit river in the Lohit district. This place is considered sacred for the people of Hinduism. This place is dedicated to Lord Parshuram. Parashuram Mela is organized at this place every year in the month of January. Devotees come here in large numbers every year. This place is considered an important pilgrimage place for tourists. Nava is very important in this kund on the day of Makar Sankranti. Some hermits live here at this place and take care of the temple dedicated to Lord Parashuram.

Dong 

Dong is a small village. This village is the first sunrise in India. The village is located near the Walong circle of Tezu. The village is covered with mountains. The snow-capped mountains in this village and the view of the direct rays of the sun attract the tourists coming there. This is a beautiful place. This is a great place for a nature lover.

Tezu Jama Mosque

Tezu Jama Masjid is a local Islamic temple. This is a holy mosque. Teju Jama Masjid is located in the Lohit district. The mosque is familiar to the small township religious milieu. Teju Jama Masjid is an attractive place for everyone due to its grandeur in architecture.