State : Assam, in the north east
of India.
Best time to Travel : August to November.
Location : Umrongshu is about 112 km from Haflong, Assam.
Significance : Hill Station.
Main Attraction : Garampani & Kapili-Hydro Electric Project
Know Umrongshu in Assam
Umrangshu in is located at the borders of Assam and Meghalaya, 112-km away
from Haflong. This hill station is bestowed with the natural backdrop of
North Cacher Hills region. For the sake of enjoying this bewildering
journey, one should travel from Haflong Hill to Umrangshu and from their via
Jowai to Shillong hill.
The picturesque hill resort of Haflong, 84-km north of Silchar, is the seat
of the North Cachar Hills independent district council, where people of
several ethnic groups including Dimasas, Hmars, Nagas and Mizos, belonging
to various religious sects - Christian, Hindu and Buddhist - live together
in distinct harmony. Haflong is spread along Main Road, which winds up from
Silchar. The market, off Main Road in the centre of town is at its most
lively and colourful on Saturday, when it expands into an enclosure further
down Main Road, and overflows with fresh betel nut, banana flowers and Dju
Vie (rice beer) for space.
Journey to Umrongshu in Assam
It is easy to reach Umrongshu in Assam via Haflong by road. Haflong is well
connected to rest of India by air, rail and road.
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.
