Tezpur
Litchi
A century-old heritage fruit from the heart of Assam; celebrated for its high pulp content, small seeds, and unmatched flavor. GI-tagged and export-ready.
Heritage
The Century-Old Legacy
The story of the Tezpur Litchi began exactly a century ago in 1923, transforming the horticultural landscape of Assam. While litchi cultivation was present elsewhere in India, Tezpur owes its unique, juicy, and flavorful varieties to the vision of one man: Padmanath Gohain Baruah.
As the first Assamese Chairman of the Tezpur Municipality, he imported hybrid saplings from Kolkata (then Calcutta) and planted them along the banks of local ponds, particularly the historic Paltan Pukhuri (now known as Lichu Pukhuri).
Over the decades, these trees flourished, giving rise to famous local varieties like Shahi, Bombaiya, Bilati, and Ilachi, which are now celebrated for their high pulp content and small seeds.
Journey
A Century of Cultivation
The First Saplings
Padmanath Gohain Baruah, the first Assamese Chairman of Tezpur Municipality, imports hybrid litchi saplings from Kolkata and plants them along local ponds.
The First Saplings
Padmanath Gohain Baruah, the first Assamese Chairman of Tezpur Municipality, imports hybrid litchi saplings from Kolkata and plants them along local ponds.
Decades of Growth
The trees flourish along the banks of Paltan Pukhuri (now known as Lichu Pukhuri), giving rise to distinct local varieties.
Decades of Growth
The trees flourish along the banks of Paltan Pukhuri (now known as Lichu Pukhuri), giving rise to distinct local varieties.
GI Tag Awarded
Tezpur Litchi receives the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag (Registration No. 438), officially securing its distinct identity.
GI Tag Awarded
Tezpur Litchi receives the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag (Registration No. 438), officially securing its distinct identity.
Inaugural Festival
The first Tezpur Litchi Festival is held in June 2025 as a market linkage initiative of Rivtra, celebrating 100 years of litchi cultivation.
Inaugural Festival
The first Tezpur Litchi Festival is held in June 2025 as a market linkage initiative of Rivtra, celebrating 100 years of litchi cultivation.
Festival Returns
The Tezpur Litchi Festival returns on 30th & 31st May 2026, strengthening the fruit's presence in international markets.
Festival Returns
The Tezpur Litchi Festival returns on 30th & 31st May 2026, strengthening the fruit's presence in international markets.
Catalogue
Various Varieties
Tezpur is home to five celebrated litchi varieties, each with distinct characteristics that make them suitable for different markets and culinary applications.
Shahi
The most popular variety, known for its balanced sweetness and aromatic fragrance. High pulp content with small seeds.
Bombaiya
The largest variety, prized for its generous size and juicy, succulent flesh. A premium export-grade litchi.
Bilati
A mid-sized variety with a distinctive flavor profile, slightly tangy with a sweet finish. Excellent shelf life.
Ilachi
The smallest but most intensely flavored variety. Named for its cardamom-like aromatic notes.
Piyaji
A robust variety with a unique layered texture. Known for its consistent quality across harvests.
Certification
GI Tagged Excellence
The fruit's distinct identity was officially secured when Tezpur Litchi was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2015 (Registration No. 438), certifying its unique origin and quality characteristics tied to the Tezpur region.
“A taste that can only come from Tezpur.”
Tezpur Litchi Festival 2026
The inaugural Tezpur Litchi Festival was held in June 2025 as a market linkage initiative of Rivtra, marking the completion of 100 years of litchi cultivation in the region.
30th & 31st May 2026
Tezpur, Assam, India
Celebrating the economic empowerment of local farmers and the fruit's growing presence in international markets.
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