Haflong

State of Haflong :Assam in India.
Best time to Travel Haflong : October to April.
Weather Conditions : The average mean maximum temperature varies from 24o C to 30o C. The average mean minimum temperature varies from 10 degree Centg. to 14 degree Centg.. Rainfall is heavy during the months from May to September, but it is not evenly distributed throughout the district. Climate condition is also not uniform.
Search Out : Haflong is at an altitude of 680 m above sea level and is situated almost 85 km north of Silchar in Assam. Haflong is about 345 km from Guwahati, the commercial capital of Assam

Know Haflong
Haflong is a hill station in Assam, situated at an altitude of 680 m from the sea level. Assam Haflong is famous for its scenic features comprising of azure blue hills, emerald green rivers, unique orchids such as Blue Vanda and rare species of birds. Haflong in Assam is often referred to as the land of blue hills. Inhabitants of Haflong generally include Himar, Mizo and Naga tribes. Pineapple and oranges are grown here in abundance. Haflong is best known for a lovely lakeside resort developed in the lavish green hills around the town. . Journey to Haflong
Airport : The nearest airport is 252 km away at Barapani, Shillong (Meghalaya). One can also reach there via Guwahati airport.
Railhead : Lumding Junction Railway Station, 60 km away, is the closest railhead.
Road Transport : Haflong is connected by road from Guwahati, which is 345 km away.

Interact with the Attractions of Haflong
Haflong Lake
Haflong Lake, is one of the two lakes on the only hill station of Assam. This large and beautiful lake adds a celestial beauty to the hill station which is regarded as the 'Scotland of Assam'. Haflong is famous for the Jatinga village, just 9 km away. Boating on the lake and Garampani, a hot-water spring, are captivating to the tourists. The lake, Jatinga and the surroundings offer a haven for hundreds of migratory birds in winter.

Maibong
Maibong, the administrative headquarters of North Cachar Hills District in Assam, is a small town situated on the banks of Mahur and is 47 km from Haflong in Assam. The city was the past capital of the Kachari kingdom from the 16th to 18th century. The remnants of the kingdom can still be seen on the eastern bank of Mahur and to the south of Maibong. Apart from the ruins, Maibong is famous for the 12th century monolithic Ramchandi Temple.

Extra Activities at Haflong
The major activities at Haflong are - Gliding, Para-gliding and Trekking.

Distance of Closest Metropolis from Haflong
Kolkata is the only major metropolis residing close to Haflong. Kolkata is directly connected to Guwahati by air and rail. To reach Kolkata you have to reach Guwahati first, from where you can board a train or flight to Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal in India. Kolkata is about 1182 km from Guwahati.