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Major city · India

Haflong

Spend 1–2 days in Haflong for a quick hill‑station taste; a day‑trip from Guwahati works if you only want the lake and bird‑mystery site.

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Haflong is Assam's only hill station and the district capital of Dima Hasao. The town clusters around Haflong Lake and offers easy access to Jatinga bird‑phenomenon and the November Chavang Kut festival. Train links from Guwahati, Silchar and Agartala make a 1‑day visit feasible, while an overnight stay lets you enjoy sunrise by the lake and local cuisine.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
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Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, reduced visibility at Jatinga)
Airport
IXS
Nights
1–2

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This is a basic guide for Haflong: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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  • 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 Haflong112 ▾

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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 Haflong, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at Hangover Café₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Budget bedMid-range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
  • Mid-range bedMid-range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
  • High-end bedMid-range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹9,000 (≈ US$110)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)

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.

Haflong LakeJatinga bird phenomenonChavang Kut festival
Airports
IXS Silchar Airport (≈150 km (93 mi) south, taxi or bus about 3 h)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Jun (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Haflong: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

2 rd

Feb

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

2 rd

Mar

27°C (81°F)

17°C (63°F)

5 rd

Apr

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

8 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

12 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

25°C (77°F)

18 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

20 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

20 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

15 rd

Oct

28°C (82°F)

20°C (68°F)

8 rd

Nov

25°C (77°F)

17°C (63°F)

4 rd

Dec

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

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

Town is walkable; hire a local taxi or auto‑rickshaw for lake or Jatinga (≈10 km). No public bus schedule online; confirm locally.

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, not ride time

Maibang

go

Door to door: ≈2 h round trip

Local bus or shared taxi, about 45 km (28 mi) east, 1–1.5 h

Stone House temple nearby.

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.

The Landmark Hotel

₹2,500–4,500 per night, lake views, breakfast included

Haflong Hotel

basic rooms, check price locally

Nathao Lodge

guesthouse style, check price locally

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,800–3,000 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
High
₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹6,000₹6,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,800₹3,600
Train Guwahati → Haflong (second class)2 × ₹500 · check₹1,000
Local taxi to Jatinga (round trip)2 × ₹300 · check₹600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,120
Trip total≈ ₹6,160 per person per day, bed included₹12,320≈ US$140

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee at Hangover Café₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
Meal (mixed Indian, non‑veg)₹120–250 (≈ US$2–3)
Taxi (5 km)₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3)
Train ticket (second class, Guwahati‑Haflong)₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for tourists; stay alert during night trips to Jatinga and keep valuables secure.
  • Monsoon can make roads slippery and obscure Jatinga bird sightings – check weather before travel.
  • Train schedules may vary; verify departure times on Indian Railways portal.

Emergency numbers

Police
112

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Emergency

  • Police112

Embassy

Indian police 112 handles emergencies; US consulate in Guwahati (check address).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Guwahati → Haflong train: about ₹500 (≈ US$6) second class, 4–5 h (check)
  • Taxi Haflong ↔ Jatinga: ≈₹300 round trip

Say or show

  • মাফ করবেন — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf korben)
  • ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
  • এটা কত? — How much is it? (eta koto?)
  • টয়লেট কোথায়? — Where is the toilet? (toilet kothay?)
  • কার্ডে দিতে পারি? — Can I pay by card? (card-e dite pari?)
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 Haflong. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, reduced visibility at Jatinga) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add night‑stay at The Landmark Hotel for lake sunrise.
  2. Include Jatinga night‑visit in itinerary (check monsoon conditions).

Meanwhile

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