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Haflong

''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 hiking.Haflong is a perfect holiday travel destination, it is a land of pleasing blue orchards and pera, pineapple and oranges. The nature of Haflong is a great attraction of Assami. Add to it a holiday tour to the picturesque beauty of Haflong Lake situated within the heart of this hill town.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best season to visit Haflong Hill is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for sightseeing. The best months to visit are October to April.

PLACES AROUND HAFLONG

Haflong Hill - Haflong hill is one of the major attractions of Haflong town. It is popular for trekking and hiking.

Haflong Lake - Situated at the heart of the hill station, Haflong is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Haflong. The lake provides a majestic view of the Himalayas and offers an opportunity to engage in boating.

Jatinga Bird - Jatinga Bird Watching centre is another beautiful destination especially in the months of November – February. It is an idyllic place for bird lovers to stay away from hustle and bustle of hectic city life.

Maibong - Maibong was the ancient capital of the Dimasa Kachari Kingdom, which existed from mid-sixteenth to mid-eighteenth century. The place is located at a distance of about 45 km from Haflong and retains the ruins of the kingdom even today. It also boasts of 12th century monolithic Ramchandi Temple of Kachari Kings. The Mahur River also flows by Maibong, which offers a great tourist attraction.

Umrangsu - 115 kms away from Haflong by road, the biggest hydelplant under North East Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) has come upwith dams across the river Kopili, a tributery of the Brahmaputra. Near Umrangsu, there is a hot water spring (Garampani) which isbelieved to possess medicinal properties.

Dimapur - Dimapur is positioned in the western part of Nagaland state. The Dimapur periphery is formed by Dhansiri River on one side while the other side of the area has woody meadows and hills.

Silchar - Located in the state of Assam, Silchar is a picturesque place that is bound to make your holiday experience a memorable one. It is a part of Cachar district and is the economic doorway to the states like Mizoram and Manipur and is located on the banks of River Barak, also known as Barak Valley.

CLIMATE

The average mean maximum temperature varies from 24o C to 30o C. The average mean minimum temperature varies from 10 degree Centg. to 14 degree Centg.. Rainfall is heavy during the months from May to September, but it is not evenly distributed throughout the district. Climate condition is also not uniform.