Dibrugarh – What you should know
Dibrugarh lies in the upper regions of Assam. The city is considered to be the second-largest city in the state after Guwahati. It is often referred to as the “Tea City of India” owing to the massive area in the region that is under tea plantation. The administrative headquarters of Dibrugarh district is situated in Dibrugarh city.
The city is one of the fastest urbanizing cities in India due to various infrastructure projects such as Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd. and the Bogibeel Bridge that are being implemented here.
Things to do in Dibrugarh
Take a hike on the banks of the beautiful Brahmaputra River and watch the sunrise or the sunset. Explore the scenic beauty of the widely spread tea gardens and shop for local varieties of tea from the stores in the city. Enhance your knowledge of botany at the Jokai Botanical Garden cum Germplasm Centre. If you are fond of jogging, head to the jogging track at the Chowkidinghee field to refresh your body and mind.
Tourist attractions in Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is home to numerous religious sites and natural parks. Some of the popular tourist attractions include Radhakrishna Mandir, Mahatma Gandhi Udyan, Tilinga Mandir, Koli Aai Thaan, Lakshminath Bezbaruah Udyan, Jeypore Rainforest, Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, Lekai Chetia Maidam and Dibru-Saikhowa National Park.
Places to shop in Dibrugarh
There are plenty of souvenir shops scattered across the city if you want to take back something to remember your trip. Local items like the gamocha sarees are available in local shops. The Bhutiya Marketplace is famous for bags, shoes and clothes. Other popular shopping destinations are Graham Bazaar, Khan Market, Paltan Bazaar, Junction Mall and Malsons Market.
Best time to visit Dibrugarh
The ideal time to visit the city is during the winter season when the weather is pleasant. Two major festivals Maagh Bihu and Kaati Bihu also take place during winters.
Modes of transport
Dibrugarh is well-connected to other cities by road and rail. The local bus network is a cheap mode of commute in the city. The buses mostly operate during the day. Auto-rickshaws are available as another cheap commute mode.
Weather in Dibrugarh
The summers are hot and humid with the highest average temperature around 32°C. Winters are extremely pleasant with the lowest average temperature hovering around 9°C. Monsoons see moderate to heavy rainfall.
Airport in Dibrugarh
IndiGo operates flights from the Dibrugarh Airport (IATA: DIB) to various major cities such as Lucknow, Delhi and Kolkata. For more flight routes, visit IndiGo’s official website.