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Dima Hasao

Earlier known as North-Cachar Hills, Dima Hasao provides a beautiful voyage around the compelling natural beauty. This district is an absolute paradise for nature lovers. Lush greenery, mist-covered hills, sparkling streams and rumbling waterfalls are itself a treat to the eyes. As the visitors move ahead on their travels, this geographically blessed place will be a dynamic experience for nature lovers, travel enthusiast. The place has a rich cultural heritage and is primarily inhabited by the various tribes of Dimasa, Jeme-Naga, Hmar, Kuki, Biate, Hrangkhol, Khelma, Karbi and Vaiphei. All the tribes has its own unique culture and heritage.

One cannot miss visiting Haflong in Dima Hasao, the only hill station in Assam. Tucked in between majestic hills, Haflong serves as the headquarter of Dima Hasao. This gorgeous valley, its scenic beauty and, crystal clear waterfalls are the best of Haflong that you can witness and is untouched. Its unadulterated beauty will bless your eyes and it is often called the “Switzerland of Northeast”. The town is wrapped in abundance of greenery, flora and fauna and foggy mountains around and on a good day perhaps you will be able to see the gradually proceeding mist sweeping past your feet.

Days Required to Cover

Visitors can plan three-four days to cover this serene destination.

Things to do

Haflong is small enough to be explored on foot. You can go on walks to villages with orchids around and feel every inch of its beauty. You can also take small treks in this enchanting valley. If you are aviphile, this place can will be treasure love for you. If you are staying in Circuit house, then it will be an added advantage as the sweeping views of the valley will leave you in awe and wishing that you could see such beauty every day. Such is the exquisiteness of this valley.

Places to Visit

You shouldn’t miss these places when you visit Haflong.

Halflong Lake

Jatinga

Thuruk

Maibang

Panimur Waterfalls

 
 

Best Time to Visit

You can visit Dima Hasao throughout the year. You can visit this destination both in summers and winters as the weather conditions are rather cool and pleasant here. Avoid travelling in monsoon as it receives heavy rainfall.

Famous for

The breath-taking beauty of Dima Hasao makes it more popular among the travellers. The snow-capped mountains, the lush greenery around, compel the travellers to visit the place again and again. Jatinga and Panimur are worth mentioning known for mysterious bird suicide and breath-taking beauty of the waterfall respectively. Also the only hill station is located here in Dima Hasao.

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Accommodation facilities

There are several accommodation facilities in Dima Hasao with amenities like air conditioning, toiletries, tissue box and much more. Visitors can consider staying in luxury or budget friendly hotels of their choice.

How to reach

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Current weather

Since it is a hilly region, the climate is rather pleasant throughout the year. The summers are rather cool here unlike any part of the state.