Dibrugarh
The delightful city of Dibrugarh is a beautiful travel destination in India, with its scenic views and fantastic attractions.
Located in Upper Assam, on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, Dibrugarh is a place that should be on every tourist’s travel itinerary. Its beautiful tea gardens beckon people to visit them. The scenic views will enchant you and will make you want to keep going back for more.
History of Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh has its origins in days of old but was brought to the fore during the Ahom Chutia war when it was used as an encampment by the Ahom Dynasty. After the war, it was used as the Lakhimpur district’s headquarters. Finally, in 1971, it became an independent district by itself, and it remains so to this day.
Tourism in Dibrugarh
There are a number of tourist destinations in Dibrugarh which will delight your senses and help you feel at peace with your inner self. National parks, reserved forests, tea plantations, old buildings – these are just ready to be explored. The Namdapha National Park is the largest in Arunachal Pradesh and is a protected area. It is home to a large number of species of wildlife, especially the leopard, clouded leopard, tiger, and snow leopard.
Going on further on your travel, you will come to the Joypore Reserved Forest, which is India’s last remaining Tropical Rainforest. There are many species of flora and fauna and you will enjoy a trip through this place.
If you like history, you can explore four airfields that are in the Dibrugarh area. These were used during World War II to launch an attack against the Japanese, by the British in India.
There are a number of tea factories and tea plantations that surround Dibrugarh. There are tours available around them and you will be able to enjoy picturesque views of the surrounding regions from here. You can also take a cruise down the Brahmaputra River to enjoy nature in all its glory.
Dibrugarh also has the Jokai botanical garden which should definitely be on your travel plans. Its lush tropical forests and species of wildlife will delight you indeed.
The Chang bungalows at Dibrugarh were built when the British started tea plantations in this area. These were built in the mid-nineteenth century and still live on. The bungalows are raised on stilts so as to allow cool breezes to blow below them. These stilts also keep animals out and do not allow water to enter the houses. There is at least one bungalow per tea garden, and you will enjoy taking a tour around them, through this delightful tourist spot in India.
Facts:
- Area: 110 Sq. Km
- Altitude: 94 m above Sea level
- Geographical Location: North Latitudes: 27.48° East Longitudes: 95°
- Climate: Subtropical Monsoon
- Rainfall: 276 cm
- Primary Rainy season: June to September
- Temperatures: Summer: Temp: 37°C Max 24°C Min
- Winter: Temp: 10°C Max 5°C Min
- Population 102,523
- Languages: Assamese, Hindi, English, Bengali, Garo, and other local dialects
- Best Season Oct – Mar
- Tourist Attraction Namdapha National Park, Joypore reserved forest, Airfields, Tea Plantations, Chang Bungalows.