Haflong Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

Sight-seeing highlights

Haflong Lake is one of the chief tourist attractions of the area. This large and beautiful water body is a popular spot for picnics and boating. It attracts hundreds of migratory birds and ducks in winter. Close-by is a hot-water spring called Garampani, which also attracts many visitors. About 9 km away is Jatinga village which shot into the limelight due to the mysterious phenomenon of birds dashing against petromax and other lanterns placed by villagers, to commit mass suicide. Tourists visit this village at night to witness this strange happening.
You can drive to the picturesque town of Maibong on the banks of the river Mahur, 47 km away, which is the administrative headquarters of North Cachar Hills District. The city has a rich heritage as it was the capital of the Kachar kingdom from the 16th to 18th century. You can explore ruins of the ancient kingdom on the eastern banks of the river, as well as visit the 12th century Ramchandi Temple carved out of a single rock.

Other Activities

Haflong is a haven for adventure sports - you can  enjoy para-gliding and trekking on the green and picturesque slopes.Haflong is a beautiful hill-station in Assam, at an altitude of 680 m above sea level. It is about 85 km north of Silchar and 345 km from Guwahati. The scenic beauty here is astounding with the misty blue mountains, fast-flowing rivers and streams, dense green vegetation and rare species of orchids, butterflies and birds. The town itself is centred around a picturesque lake, and there are orchards of pineapple and oranges all around. Haflong is also known by locals as the land of blue hills. The people living here are the Himar, Mizo and Naga tribes. Haflong is close to Jatinga, the famous spot where thousands of birds commit ‘suicide’ by dashing against lights placed by local villagers. Much has been written about this mysterious phenomenon, but no scientific explanation has been given as yet. Of late, Haflong is also offering adventure sports such as para-gliding to tourists.