Top Activities & Experiences

Top Activities & Experiences

Dibrugarh is more than just a tea city; it's a place for adventure, culture, and nature lovers. Whether you're looking for tea plantation tours, river cruises, wildlife safaris, or cultural experiences, here are the best things to do in Dibrugarh.

1️Tea Garden Tours & Tasting

Why? Experience Assam’s world-famous tea estates and taste freshly brewed tea.

 Where? Mancotta, Jalan, Naharkatia & Ethelwold Tea Estates.
 Best Time: October to March.
 Activities:
✅ Walk through lush tea gardens.
✅ Learn about tea processing in tea factories.
✅ Enjoy fresh Assam tea tasting sessions.

2️ Brahmaputra River Cruise

Why? Experience breathtaking views of the Brahmaputra River at sunrise or sunset.

 Where? From Dibrugarh waterfront.
 Best Time: October to March.
 Activities:
✅ Sunset & dinner cruises.
✅ Dolphin-spotting on a boat ride.
✅ Cultural performances onboard.

3️ Wildlife Safari at Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Why? Home to wild horses (Feral Horses), Gangetic Dolphins & rare birds.

 Where? 50 km from Dibrugarh.
 Best Time: November to April.
 Activities:
✅ Jeep & boat safari for wildlife spotting.
✅ Birdwatching in Maguri Beel Wetlands.
✅ Explore the floating meadows of the park.

4️ Visit the Majestic Bogibeel Bridge

Why? India’s longest rail-road bridge over the Brahmaputra River.

 Where? 20 km from Dibrugarh.
 Best Time: Sunset for stunning views.
 Activities:
✅ Drive across the bridge for breathtaking views.
✅ Capture stunning photographs of the river and hills.
✅ Enjoy a riverside picnic near the bridge.

5️ Explore Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary

Why? Known as the Amazon of the East due to its dense rainforest.

 Where? 80 km from Dibrugarh.
 Best Time: October to March.
 Activities:
✅ Trekking through the rainforest.
✅ Spotting elephants, leopards & hornbills.
✅ Exploring ancient coal mines inside the forest.

6️ Visit Namphake Buddhist Monastery

Why? Experience serenity and Thai-style Buddhist architecture.

 Where? Naharkatia, 70 km from Dibrugarh.
 Best Time: Year-round.
 Activities:
✅ Meditation and peaceful walks.
✅ Learn about Buddhist traditions.
✅ Explore the golden Buddha statue & monastery gardens.

7️ Enjoy Traditional Assamese Food

Why? Experience authentic Assamese flavors.

 Where?

• Parampara Thali (Best Assamese thali).
• Mancotta Heritage Chang Bungalow (Tea estate dining).
• Dibrugarh Food Street (Street food adventure).
   Must-Try Dishes:
  ✅ Masor Tenga (Tangy fish curry).
  ✅ Aloo Pitika (Mashed potato with mustard oil).
  ✅ Pork with bamboo shoot (Tribal delicacy).
  ✅ Assam tea (Best with pitha snacks).

8️ Shopping for Assam Silk & Handicrafts

Why? Buy traditional Mekhela Chadors, handicrafts, and bamboo products.

 Where?

• New Market & Chowkidinghee Bazaar – Affordable shopping.
• Hong Kong Market – Trendy clothes and accessories.
• Handloom Emporiums – Buy authentic Assamese silk.
   What to Buy?
  ✅ Assam tea (Fresh from the estates).
  ✅ Assamese jewelry & handicrafts.
  ✅ Traditional Assamese Gamocha (handwoven towel).

9️ Experience Assamese Culture & Bihu Dance

Why? Learn about Assam’s vibrant music & dance traditions.

 Where?

• Cultural programs at Dibrugarh University.
• Local performances during Bihu festivals (April & October).
   Activities:
  ✅ Watch live Bihu dance performances.
  ✅ Join a Bihu dance workshop.
  ✅ Experience local folk music.