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Haflong is a Dimasa word meaning White ant hillock.
Haflong is the headquarter of Dima Hasao Autonomus Council in the state of Assam. It is considered to be the only hill station in Assam. Haflong is a Dimasa word meaning White ant hillock. Mystical Haflong is a picturesque hill station that is surrounded by numerous beautiful lakes, waterfalls and lush green forests. Haflong is a dream destination for nature lovers and soft adventure enthusiasts. At an altitude of more than 700 meters above sea level, it is an ideal getaway for a leisure trip. Majestic views of the Borail range, tribal culture, birding, hiking and camping are major attractions of this place.
Haflong can be visited round the year with the waterbodies and forests coming live during the monsoons, while making it ideal for outdoor activities during the winters. The raw beauty of this relatively undiscovered place cannot be expressed in words until you are here.
Drive through the 1.7 kms long Maibong - Mahur tunnel of NH 54 sthrough beautiful landscapes. Haflong lake situated at the heart of the town gives it a picturesque look with facilities for boat ride. Visit the Haflong local market where mostly women sell their Jhum products - wild varieties of Mushrooms, Pineapples, Garlics, Turmerics, King Chillies, etc. from the nearby villages still using the traditional way of weighing. Drive to the town of Maibang situated on the bank of Mahur river to see the unique stone house built out of a single stone by the Dimasa King. Visit the Presbyterian Church of Haflong during the Christmas to see how the decoration gives a festive look to the whole valley. Breathtaking view of the magnificent Fiangpui church from the Muolpong View Point. The walls of the Haflong town are painted colorfully with motifs of the tribals patterns that are usually woven in their dresses and couples on the way to the District Museum. Visit to the Model Ethnic Village is an option where cultural programmes and feast of local food and drink can be arranged with prior intimation to the authorities. Tourist can collect traditional souvenirs as well.
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