Best nearby Destinations & Day Trips

Best nearby Destinations & Day Trips

Dibrugarh serves as a gateway to the tea gardens, wildlife sanctuaries, and cultural sites of Upper Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Whether you're a nature lover, wildlife enthusiast, or history buff, here are the best nearby destinations for day trips and short getaways.

1️ Tinsukia – The Commercial Hub of Upper Assam

 Distance: 50 km | ⏳ Travel Time: 1 hour
 How to Reach: Drive via NH-37 or take a bus/taxi

Why Visit?

• A vibrant town with markets, temples, and access to wildlife sanctuaries.
• A great place to experience local Assamese culture.

Top Attractions:

✅ Tilinga Mandir (Bell Temple) – A unique temple where devotees tie bells as offerings.
✅ Railway Heritage Park & Museum – Showcasing Northeast India’s railway history.
✅ Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (20 km from Tinsukia) – Famous for wild horses & river dolphins.

2️ Dibru-Saikhowa National Park – Home of the Wild Horses

 Distance: 50 km |  Travel Time: 1.5 hours
 How to Reach: Drive via NH-37 or take a boat from Tinsukia

Why Visit?

• One of the largest riverine national parks in India.
• Home to the rare Feral Horses and Gangetic Dolphins.

Top Activities:

✅ Boat Safari & Dolphin Spotting on the Brahmaputra.
✅ Birdwatching at Maguri Beel Wetlands (Perfect for migratory birds).
✅ Jungle Trekking & Wildlife Spotting.

3️ Namphake Buddhist Monastery – A Slice of Thailand in Assam

 Distance: 70 km | Travel Time: 2 hours
 How to Reach: Drive via NH-37 or take a taxi

Why Visit?

• One of Assam’s most beautiful Buddhist monasteries with Thai-style architecture.
• A peaceful spiritual retreat.

Top Attractions:

✅ Golden Buddha Statue & Meditation Hall.
✅ Walk along the Burhidihing River near the monastery.
✅ Learn about Assamese-Tai Buddhist culture.

4️ Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary – The Amazon of the East

 Distance: 80 km | Travel Time: 2 hours
 How to Reach: Drive via NH-315, best explored with a guide.

Why Visit?

• A dense rainforest with incredible biodiversity, home to elephants, leopards, and hornbills.
• Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers.

Top Activities:

✅ Jungle trekking & nature walks.
✅ Spotting elephants, hoolock gibbons & rare birds.
✅ Visit historic coal mines inside the rainforest.

5️ Bogibeel Bridge – India’s Longest Rail-Road Bridge

 Distance: 20 km | Travel Time: 30 minutes
 How to Reach: Drive or take a train across the bridge

Why Visit?

• A 4.9 km-long marvel over the Brahmaputra River.
• Offers stunning sunrise & sunset views.

Top Activities:

✅ Drive or cycle across the bridge.
✅ Photography of the Brahmaputra River.
✅ Enjoy a riverside picnic.

6️ Sivasagar – The Ahom Kingdom’s Capital

 Distance: 80 km | Travel Time: 2 hours
 How to Reach: Drive via NH-37 or take a bus

Why Visit?

• A historic city known for Ahom Dynasty monuments.
• Home to the famous Shiva Doul (Tallest Shiva Temple in India).

Top Attractions:

✅ Rang Ghar (Asia’s oldest amphitheater).
✅ Talatal Ghar & Kareng Ghar (Ahom Palaces).
✅ Joysagar Lake (Largest man-made lake in India).

7️ Majuli – The World’s Largest River Island

 Distance: 140 km |Travel Time: 3.5-4 hours (Including ferry ride)
 How to Reach: Drive to Jorhat & take a ferry

Why Visit?

• A UNESCO World Heritage Site & the heart of Assamese Vaishnavite culture.
• Known for traditional Satras (monasteries) and mask-making.

Top Attractions:

✅ Kamalabari & Auniati Satras – Experience Assamese spiritual culture.
✅ Majuli Mask Making Workshops.
✅ Cycle through traditional Mishing tribal villages.

8️ Arunachal Pradesh Day Trips – Pasighat & Roing

 Pasighat – The Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains

 Distance: 150 km |Travel Time: 4-5 hours
 How to Reach: Drive via Bogibeel Bridge into Arunachal Pradesh

Why Visit?

• One of the most scenic riverfront towns in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Gateway to the Siang River for rafting & adventure sports.

Top Attractions:

✅ Siang River Rafting & Boating.
✅ Hanging Bridge at Pangin.
✅ Sunset at Pasighat Riverfront.

 Roing – A Hidden Gem in Arunachal Pradesh

 Distance: 180 km |Travel Time: 5-6 hours
 How to Reach: Drive via NH-15 & enter Arunachal Pradesh

Why Visit?

• Surrounded by snow-capped mountains & forests.
• A perfect spot for trekking & exploring tribal culture.

Top Attractions:

✅ Mehao Lake (Pristine high-altitude lake).
✅ Iphi Pani Ghat (Beautiful riverside picnic spot).
✅ Mayudia Pass (Snow-covered in winter).

✅ Best Day Trips & Nearby Destinations:

Dibrugarh is a perfect base for exploring Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Whether you’re cruising on the Brahmaputra, spotting wild horses, or exploring ancient temples, there’s an adventure waiting for every traveler!