Hill Station in Assam

Mostly located within the southeastern regions of Assam State comprising of the districts of North Cachar Hills and Karbi Anglong, Haflong is one of the most popular and well known hill stations of northeast India. Some of the other important tourist hill destinations include Diphu the headquarter of Karbi Anglong District, Umrangsu, Jatinga and Maibong located on the bank of Mahur River, and which once flourished as the capital of the Kachari Kingdom. Although dominated by the mighty Brahmaputra, some of the other popular hills near the cities in Assam State are the Nilachal Hill near Guwahati, and Ouguri and Bamuni Hills near Tezpur Town.

Diphu

Diphu is the Head Quarter to Karbi Anglong District and 271 kms from Guwahati by road. It is connected by N. F. Railway and State Transport Buses from Guwahati. Nearest Airport is Dimapur 54 kms.

Umrangshu

The distance from Guwahati to Umrangshu is 224 kms by road. The biggest Hydel plant has come up under North East Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) with dams in the Kopili river. Near Umrangshu, there is a Hot spring (GARAMPANI), the water of which is believed to have medicinal value.

Jatinga

Jatinga is situated 9 kms from Haflong town, the District Head Quarter of North Cachar Hills. Jatinga is famous for bird mystery. The migratory birds come during the month of August to November and it becomes the ornithologist's attraction. From the elevated watch tower one can see them yielding to their death wish and their little plumage dropping down. More Info

Haflong

Up in the rugged terrains stands Assam's only hill station Haflong where one can see the rainbow down below. It is the district Head Quarter of North Cachar hills District. A beautiful big lake "Haflong Lake" is located in the heart of the Haflong town. Haflong is 345 kms by road from Guwahati and connected by N. F. Railway and State Transport Buses ply from Guwahati.

Maibong

Located on the Bank of Mahur river and 47 kms from Haflong. Maibong once flourished as the capital of Dimasa, Kachari Kingdom. Stone house and temple of Kachari king can be seen at Maibong.