Dibrugarh is a north-eastern city in the state of Assam located 439kms from Guwahati along the Brahmaputra river in a valley. It is a port as well as a major commercial hub. The city is often referred to as the ‘Tea City of India’ since it’s the largest tea-producing city in India. Dibrugarh is a perfect spot for tourists to be with nature and learn more about the beautiful culture of this city. It has got everything from tea-gardens to rivers and rich wildlife.
Best time to visit
October to March is the perfect time for sight-seeing in Dibrugarh. It is important to look out for heavy rains as they can act as a spoilsport on your trip. Always book
hotels in Dibrugarh from Goibibo.
Places to visit
Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, Joypur Rainforest and Naharkatia-The tea town are some of the must-visit places in Dibrugarh.
Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is divided into three parts: Dirok rainforest, upper Dihing river, and Jeypore. Here, you can find an ample variety of flora and fauna, including species of orchids and wild bananas. You can visit here from September to March as the city has a favorable climate during these months. Joypur rainforest is yet another tourist attraction that receives rainfall throughout the year. Here, you can enjoy lots of fun-filled activities like camping, rafting, elephant riding and bird watching.
Trip to Dibrugarh is incomplete if you have not visited the tea garden. Naharkatia-the tea town is 56.8kms from Dibrugarh and has many tea-gardens. It is a perfect picnic spot for people of all age groups. Winters are suitable to visit this tea town.
Food and Restaurants
There are many restaurants in Dibrugarh which serve a variety of cuisines and have an outstanding ambiance. De Rock Cafe, Food Infinity and Chiphoong are some of the best restaurants here. De Rock Cafe is the first live music venue, located on A.T Road known to serve a wide range of mocktails.
Transportation
The Mohanbari Airport (DIB) is located 15kms northeast of Dibrugarh in Mohanbari. It has good connectivity with the major cities of India like
Delhi,
Guwahati,
Kolkata and
Bangalore. Airlines connecting Dibrugarh with these major cities are
Air India,
Spicejet, Indigo and
Vistara. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for the
cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Transportation inside the city is also pretty good with frequent availability of Local buses, taxis and rickshaws.
Dibrugarh Railway Station and Dibrugarh Town Railway Station are the two railway stations in the city. Dibrugarh-
Kanyakumari Vivek Express, which runs from Dibrugarh is a train service with the longest route in India. The city has a well-maintained railway network that connects it with Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Kolkata. Kanyakumari, Amritsar and
Guwahati. Dibrugarh has good connectivity with major nearby destinations such as Kohima, Guwahati, Digboi, Jorhat, Lakhimpur and Tezpur through daily bus services.