The city of Dibrugarh is situated on the banks of the River Brahmaputra, in Upper Assam, India. Surrounded by tea gardens with the misty outlines of the Himalayas in the background--Dibrugarh is the largest tea exporting town in India. Some times it is referred as the gateway to some districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Dibrugarh is also well known for its wood and bamboo work. Dibrugarh has had a fluctuating relationship with the River Brahmaputra. Back in 1950, the river changed its course because of the Medog Earthquake, resulting in widespread destruction in the city. The earthquake and the resulting flood destroyed almost 75% of the city of Dibrugarh. The city has recovered from the aftermath since then, and people have come to accept the mercurial nature of the river while staying in its shadow. Dibrugarh is also the education hub of the north-east.
How to reach here:
By Air: Dibrugarh has regular air flight from major cities like Delhi, Calcutta and Guwahati from its Mohanbari airport, which is 17-km from the town.
By Rail: Dibrugarh is linked with Guwahati by a broad gauge line. It is also connected with other cities of the country by express and super fast trains.
Best time to visit: October to March.
Languages spoken: Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, English.
Famous Restaurants: Diamond Restaurant.
Places you must visit:
Namdapha National Park is spread over a total area of 1985 sq km. It is in fact, one of the largest wildlife protected areas in the country and comprises a tiger reserve and a bird sanctuary.Namdapha National Park is home to clouded leopards, tigers, leopards and snow leopards, as well. Besides, Hoolock Gibbons and white-winged wood ducks can also be found here. The Namdapha National Park had been declared a Tiger Reserve in 1983 by the Government.
The Dehing Namti Satra is located on the banks of Disang River in Sasoni Mouza and is around 8 miles from Naharkatiya town. Currently, the main branch of the Satra is located at Namti in Nazira. Earlier, this satra was located between Sariyahtoli and Hologuri roads in the Dibrugarh District. Dehing Namti Satra was found by Binandashyam Gohain who had a follower named Lachit Borphukan.
Dinjoy Satra was found by Aniruddha Dev at Bisnubalikakunshi village towards North Lakhimpur that was later shifted to Khutiaputa. In due course of time and after many disturbances, the Satra was named as Dinjoy Satra when it was brought to Dinjan at Chabua. Since then, it has been kept at the present site and is popularly called as Dinjoy Satra.
The Koli Aai Thaan is considered one of the oldest ‘thans’ of the Ahom rule and is a very popular site among the people of the city of Dibrugarh. This place is dedicated to Koli Aai who was the daughter of the head priest of Dibaru Satra of Assam. Since the Satra didn’t have any male heir, so, the Satra started to function under Koli Aai, who started preaching the followers, and one fine day she vanished from the site. It was believed that she had divine powers. There are neither any temples, nor any idols for worship.
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