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Diphu
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Diphu, visit Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary and return; no need to stay overnight unless you want a quiet night in a guesthouse.
Diphu is a small tribal town in the Assam Hills. Its main attraction is the nearby Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary, reachable by local transport. With limited services, a day visit is sufficient for most travelers.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (heavy rain)
- Airport
- DMU
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Diphu112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Diphu, 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
- SafetyDiphu is generally safe for tourists; typical rural risks are stray animals and occasional road accidents – stay alert, keep valuables secure.
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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 · 112 Medical (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.
- AirportcheckDMU Dimapur Airport (Nearest airport, about 150 km (93 mi) by road; taxi or shared vehicle to Diphu (check)).DMU Dimapur Airport (Nearest airport, about 93 mi (150 km) by road; taxi or shared vehicle to Diphu (check)).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and shared taxis cover the town and the road out to Marat Longri; the centre 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 mealTea (local stall)₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · High ₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
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
- DMU Dimapur Airport (Nearest airport, about 150 km (93 mi) by road; taxi or shared vehicle to Diphu (check))DMU Dimapur Airport (Nearest airport, about 93 mi (150 km) by road; taxi or shared vehicle to Diphu (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jul (21 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Diphu: 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.
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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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
Auto-rickshaws and shared taxis cover the town and the road out to Marat Longri; the centre is walkable. There is no reliable online bus timetable — ask your guesthouse for the current pick-up point and first departure.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Auto-rickshaw or shared taxi from Diphu town, about 30 min
Asian elephant, hoolock gibbon, tiger and Himalayan black bear are recorded here; go early and arrange the return ride before you enter.
Door to door: About 2–3 h
Train or shared vehicle on the hill road
The district's main hill town; better as a night than a return trip.
Maibang
overnightDoor to door: About 3 h+
Train toward Lumding, then road
Old Dimasa capital with stone relics; pair it with Haflong.
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.
Local guesthouses
Basic rooms, often family‑run; book in advance if arriving after 6 pm (check).
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
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹1,800 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Auto-rickshaw to Marat Longri, round trip1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| Wildlife sanctuary entry fee1 × ₹120 · check | ₹120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹157 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,727 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,727≈ US$20 |
Basic amenities, often shared bathroom.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (local stall) | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a guesthouse restaurant | ₹100–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (short ride) | ₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads turn muddy in the monsoon (roughly May–Sep); allow extra time for any road transfer.
- Sanctuary entry and guide rules are set locally: confirm fees and whether a guide is required at the gate.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance)112
Embassy
No embassy or consulate in Diphu; the nearest US consulate is in Kolkata and most countries' missions are in New Delhi or Guwahati (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dimapur Airport → Diphu (taxi, about 150 km): about ₹2,500–3,000 (≈ US$30–35) (check)
- Auto-rickshaw Diphu → Marat Longri, round trip: about ₹150 (≈ US$2) (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello / Excuse me (nomoskar)
- কিমান? — How much? (kiman)
- সাংকচুয়াৰী ক'ত? — Where is the sanctuary? (sankachuwari kot)
Numbers and fares are 2026 estimates; confirm locally.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Diphu. 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–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (heavy rain) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add detailed transport options from Dimapur Airport (DMU) – about 150 km by road.
- Create a pocket guide for local phrases and emergency numbers.
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