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Dibrugarh is in Assam.

Travel to Dibrugarh - Visa Requirements

  • Dibrugarh is situated at the northernmost tip of Assam
  • Dibrugarh is connected by Train with Kolkata, New Jalpaiguri, Guwahati, Ledo, Dimapur and New Delhi. Dibrugarh is the the terminal station of North Eastern Frontier Railway.
  • There are daily bus services to Guwahati, Kohima.
  • There is a Airport at Dibrugarh and it is connected by daily flight from Kolkata,Guwahati.

Tours and Getting around Dibrugarh

By Bus Bus rides are the cheapest mode of transport. There are city buses which covers the whole district. Most of them runs during day time only.

By rickshaw Auto rickshaws are good for moving around the city in shoe-string budget.

By Motorcycle -Best way to reach Dibrugarh and move around the town is by riding a motorcycle in a group, which is conducted as guided motorcycle tours in the state of Assam and adjoining states. Tours are operated by Kickstart Adventures- an adventure tourism firm, which has pioneered motorcycle tours in Assam. This adventure motorbike tour covers the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, giving a traveller to visit to not only popular places but also rural parts of the region to experience first-hand of tribal cultures and traditions.

Dibrugarh tourist attractions and sightseeing

Beauty of Brahmaputra River.

Dibrugarh city tours

It is actually a business place and ideal for a transit halt on the way to Arunachal Pradesh.

Dibrugarh souvenirs and shopping

Dibrugarh is famous for tea. It has the world's largest area covered by tea gardens. Even within the city there exists a tea garden - Jalan South Tea Estate. Besides tea you will find cane and bamboo furniture plus local garment products like Muga, Ari, and Mulberry Silk.

Dibrugarh Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

You will get all varieties of Indian, Chinese, Mughlai, continental and local cuisines in this beautiful town.

Dibrugarh nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

The traditionally made rice beer; called Hanz; is unique drink in the region. It is brewed by natural fermentation process, and a rare sticky rice called bora is used to give a unique sweet taste.

Dibrugarh cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Within the city various hotels are there to suit every pocket.

Budget

  • Kusum Hotel
  • Sunrise Hotel & Restaurant

Mid-range

  • Monalisa Hotel,IN MIDDLE OF CHOKIDINGI PLAY GROUND AND OVERBRIDGE!

Splurge

  • Indsurya Hotel
  • Little Palace
  • Natraj Hotel
  • Hotel Devika [1]

Get out

Dibrugarh is the gateway to Arunachal Pradesh. But Innerline permit is necessary to do that.

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