Guwahati–Tezpur highway corridor to unlock new tourism & hospitality potential in Assam
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The project will be built with the total capital investment of INR 8,970.20 cr.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given the green light to a significant infrastructure project of the 135.87-km four-lane, access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor of NH-15. Representing a total capital investment of INR 8,970.20 crore, this Ministry of Road Transport and Highways initiative is set to redefine regional connectivity. The project, to be developed under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Toll mode, will link Baihata Chariali near Guwahati with Tezpur (excluding the Mangaldoi Bypass), serving as a vital artery for the region’s burgeoning economic and tourism sectors.
For hospitality stakeholders and tour operators, the corridor offers a transformative opportunity to strengthen tourism circuits. By improving access to high-traffic nodes such as the Maa Kamakhaya Temple, Kaziranga National Park, and Orang National Park, the highway aims to facilitate seamless movement between Guwahati, Tezpur, and the wider North Assam region. Beyond traditional wildlife and spiritual tourism, the improved infrastructure is expected to bolster the emerging “tea tourism” segment, allowing visitors to seamlessly explore the heritage gardens and culture of Assam’s tea industry, which remains a cornerstone of the regional trade landscape.
The project is designed to provide significant operational advantages for travel logistics and fleet managers. It is projected to increase average travel speeds by 100% and reduce travel time by half, directly improving fuel efficiency and lowering vehicle operating costs. As the highway strengthens links between Guwahati in Assam and key destinations like Itanagar and Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh, it creates a wider economic horizon for the Northeast travel trade.
