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Maibangমাইবং
Maibang is a half-day stop for the Stone House and inscriptions, not a base. One night if you want a slow walk by the river; otherwise pass through on the train.
Maibang (also Maibong) was the capital of the Dimasa kingdom. The Stone House (Ek Patthar Ghar) by the river and the Maibang Inscriptions are the main sights. The town is small, quiet and best visited as a stop between Haflong and Diphu on the Lumding–Silchar line.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid May–Sep (heavy rain, landslides can disrupt trains)
- Airport
- GAU
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Maibang112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Maibang, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyMaibang is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGAU Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati) (About 5–6 h by road or train; not practical for a short stop).
- Getting aroundMaibang is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedDorm bed in basic lodge, a night, per person₹400 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedPrivate room (basic lodge), a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedPrivate room (basic lodge), a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GAU Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati) (About 5–6 h by road or train; not practical for a short stop)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Maibang: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Maibang is walkable. The Stone House is about 1 km from the station. Auto-rickshaws are available for short trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Train (Lumding–Silchar line), about 30 min
Hill station with a lake; good for a half-day.
Diphu
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train or bus, about 1 h
Market town and entry to Karbi Anglong.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the railway station
A few basic lodges; book ahead in season.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dorm bed in basic lodge1 × 1 night × ₹400 | ₹400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Auto-rickshaw from station to Stone House (one way)1 × ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Meals per day (budget/mid/high)1 × ₹400 | ₹400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹240 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,640 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,640≈ US$30 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple thali meal | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw (station to Stone House) | ₹100–150 (≈ US$2) |
| Train ticket (Maibang–Haflong, general class) | ₹20–40 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules can change with little notice; check the day before.
- No ATM in town — carry enough cash.
- Monsoon landslides may block the rail line; have a backup plan.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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Maibangমাইবং
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My bed tonight
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এই ঠিকানালৈ যাওকTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Station → Stone House by auto-rickshaw: ₹100–150 (≈ US$2)
- Train Maibang → Haflong: ₹20–40 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কাৰ — Hello (nomoskar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কিমান? — How much? (kiman?)
- ষ্টেচন ক’ত? — Where is the station? (steshon kot?)
Assamese and Dimasa are spoken; Hindi and basic English work at the station.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Maibang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid May–Sep (heavy rain, landslides can disrupt trains) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages: Ek Patthar Ghar, Maibang Inscriptions.
- Eat pages with opening hours (check).
- Sleep pages with contact details (check).
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the station.
Sources
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