Apart from the picturesque Tea Gardens to the wild National Parks, Charming historical places to the divine religious places, Serene lakes to mighty rivers, this beautiful state of Assam also offers its only and most beautiful Hill Station – Haflong to the visitors to cherish.
Haflong is located in the Dima Hasao district of Assam at a distance of about 330 km from Guwahati and 95 km from Silchar. With beautiful valleys, pristine forests, majestic Waterfalls and a relaxing climate, this least unexplored hill station of Assam is a perfect gateway away from the disturbance of the city life. Haflong is mainly inhabited by several ancient tribes, such as Dimasa, Nagas and Assamese. The friendly locals allow the visitors to mingle with them and thus get to learn in detail about their culture and traditions.
EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF ASSAM HILLS WHILE ON TRAIN JOURNEY
Between Lumding Station in Hojai district of Assam and Silchar Station in Cachar district lies the Hill station of Haflong, while on Train journey between these two districts you will cross the Beautiful Assam Hills with amazing hills and valleys, bridges and tunnels with colourful Stations and the biggest being New Haflong Station which is in the headquarters of Assam Hills district Haflong.
Places around Haflong:
Haflong Lake: Haflong Lake is a beautiful lake located at the heart of the Haflong Town.It was constructed by the British Engineer Bayajen and J.C.Carting during their stay at Haflong. The Haflong lake is a place of amusement and recreation with Hanging Bridge overpasses, a perfect spot to hauls the best profile picture. It is under protection of Dima Hasao Tourist/forest Department and Dima Hasao Autonomous Council. It is also an angling spot for fishing lovers.
Jatinga: Located just 5 km from Haflong, Jatinga village was once famous for the phenomenon of birds committing suicide. Although the birds do not commit suicide and are actually killed, the myth of the suicides has spread far and wide among common people. The village is inhabited by about 2,500 Khasi-pnar tribal people and few Dimasa people. So, nature and bird lovers would find the village extremely interesting for watching bids.
Circuit House: Beautiful Circuit House of Haflong, from here you can have the best view of Borail Hills, Diyung River and the Diyung Railway Bridge, some other villages like-Songpijang, Boro-Haflong, the beautiful hills all sides. This place must be the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of this natural hills district
Ethnic Village: It is a village located few kilometres from Haflong town towards the Silchar road and is built by tourism of Dima Hasao. Ethnic Village is built amidst natural abundance and has little huts representing different ethnic tribes of Dima Hasao District. Excellent place to visit.
Panimur Waterfalls: Moving beyond the spectacular waterfalls of Meghalaya, Assam has its very own Panimur Waterfall to brag about. Located in the Dima Hasao district, Panimur is just 120 kms away from Haflong, Panimur has a sense of beauty that can encapsulate tourists within seconds. You just can’t resist taking a dip into that milky clear water. Obstructed by huge stones, the water of the Kopili River gushes out with great force forming the ethereal beauty of the Panimur Falls. The panoramic view of the surroundings has made it a popular tourist and picnic spot. A Forest Inspection Bungalow has been built there to accommodate few tourists.
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- Maibong
Maibong: Located in the hilly region of Dima Hasao en route Haflong from Guwahati, Maibong was the medieval capital of the Dimacha Kingdom from 1536 AD onwards. Later, the kingdom shifted to Dimacha when under the command of King Siuhungmung Tai. During the rule of the Dimachas, the people founded a ‘Stone House’, and engraved words of great value on the walls. The premises also had few historic tanks and beautiful temples. Situated in the bank of Mahur river, this silent little town should be in the bucket list for the tourists visiting Haflong.
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- Old NG Railway Lines
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- Abandoned Railway Tunnels
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- Local Dimasa villagers
The Heritage Walk along the Abandoned Old MG Railway track: The zig-zag Meter Gauge railway track built by the British way back in the last decade of the 19th century through the most difficult Barail mountains in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, was always referred to as an “engineering marvel”, has become history. This was one of the most adventurous, scenic, and most beautiful also the most risky meter gauge railway track of the Indian Railways.
the British had taken about 16 years to build the track. The Badarpur-Lumding section was a part of the Assam Bengal Railways and was meant to transport tea, coal and timber..
With the commencement of new Broad Gauge line along with the new bridges and tunnels, this century old railway line and its marvellous tunnels and bridges has become pieces of majestic history which draws attention to the history lovers as wells as the adventure seekers.
Grand Eastern Holidays promotes this heritage walks and treks along the abandoned MG railway tracks starting from Haflong Hill Railway Station to Harangajao Railway Station via Mahur. It is a tough yet exciting venture amidst hills, ravines and rivulets comprising almost 18 kms. The trekkers can find and cross abandoned century old tunnels and bridges built on the brooks. At many places, the tracks lay dismantled and even the bridges have rusted out. It is risky sometimes, but any kind of ‘risk ingredient’ in trekking adventure makes it a whole lot more exciting. During the entire trek the trekkers will surely be totally taken in by the verdant surroundings and the “blessed beauty” of the region.
