India /Assam /North Cachar Hills /Haflong Hill

Haflong Hill is a hill station located in the Indian state of Assam. This hill station is very popular among tourists as it is one of the most scenic destinations in the North Eastern part of India. This hill station is located a small distance away from Silchar, and can easily be reached. For this reason, many local families and tourists throng to this hill throughout the year. The entire region is enveloped in greenery and the landscape is filled with rolling hills and picturesque settings. Haflong Hill will be the perfect destination for you if you’re looking to spend your vacation in a peaceful and tranquil region. You can also opt for many activities in this place, as the region is quite well known for its trekking and hiking amenities. There are many important tourist hotspots in and around Haflong Hill. You can visit the Haflong Lake, which is located in the hill station’s central part. This large lake provides boating facilities too. Jatinga is another famous tourist spot located a small distance away from Haflong Hill. This place is a haven for bird watchers. You can also visit Mailbong during your trip to Haflong Hill. This town is now in ruins, but was once the capital of the Dimasa Kachari kingdom. The hill station experiences a sub tropical wet climate, which is a common condition in many areas of Assam. Summers in the hill station are warm and winters are moderately cold. The monsoon season brings along very good rainfall. The hill station provides respite from the mainland heat during summer, so this is the best time to visit Haflong Hill.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 788819

STD Code: 3673

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Best Time to Visit:  October to April.

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Haflong is a town and headquarters of Dima Hasao district in India in the state of Assam. It is the only hill station in Assam.A scenic and a small town blessed with breath taking natural beauty, Haflong Hill is located in the state of Assam. It is among one of the 23 districts of the state and the headquarters are situated in North Cachar Hills District. Bequeathed with the name “’Switzerland of the East”, the place is nestled beautifully and is the only hill station in Assam. The town is situated close to Silchar city and is bounded with fast fluent water streams, amazing lush green hills and bounty waterfalls. It is the single hill station of the state and is known as ‘White Ant Hillock’. Haflong Hill City Guide is incomplete without a mention of its picturesque beauty and rich heritage. It is an idyllic place for spending the vacations in a peace-loving and serene area. The area is hugely famous for the adventurous activities of trekking and hikingWhile Shillong Hill is out of the state of Assam, a new hill emerges, at 680m high, Upper Haflong. The main language spoken over here is Dimashi. In Dimashi, Haflong means “White Ants Hillock”. Haflong is a land of pleasing blue orchards and pera, pineapple and oranges. The nature of Haflong is a great attraction in itself. Add to it the picturesque beauty of Haflong Lake situated within the heart of this hill town.

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By Air : The nearest airport is located in the town of Shillong that is located in the nearby state of Meghalaya. This airport is located close to Haflong Hill, and flights can also be taken to the airport in Guwahati. Flights will be available from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Imphal, Tezpur, and Agartala. Flights from Delhi to Guwahati will charge fares of Rs 4200 to 9062.

By Train : Haflong Hill has own railway station named as Haflong Hill Railway Station which is located in northeast of the town. It connects Silchar, Lumding, Maibong and Jatinga to Haflong Hill.

By Bus : Buses will be available to Haflong Hill from almost all important destinations in the region, including Golaghat, Newgong, Dimapur, Diphu, Guwahati, and Jorhat. Buses will be mainly run under the Assam State Transport Corporation and these buses will be rickety and not very smooth. Travelling through buses can be quite hard for people who are not used to it. Bus tickets will be readily available, however. Buses from the city of Guwahati will charge fares of around Rs 290 to 300.

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Behdeinkhlam Festival ; Venue:  Haflong Hill ; Period :  July ; Details:  One of the most important and colourful festivals in the state of Assam, Behdeinkhlam Festival is held for three days during the month of July at Jowai. The meaning of the festival signifies ‘driving away of evil by wooden sticks’. It is connected with a sequence of religious rituals. People dance on the streets and promote friendship and unity among each other by beating drums and playing pipes.
Laho Dance ; Venue:  Haflong Hill ; Period :  N.A ; Details:  The local people of the district have another amusing dance festival called the Laho dance. Both males and females takes part in this dance festival, usually two young men on either side of a girl, connecting arms together, dance merrily in step.
Chad Sukra ; Venue:  Haflong Hill ; Period :  April to May ; Details:  This festival is celebrated during the mid of April or early May every year by the Haflong Hills people. The locals of the state believe that a farmer can start sowing the seeds on his land after the completion of this festival. The festival is observed as to safeguard the crops of farmers from all forms of the natural calamity.

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