Haflong Travel Guide

Belonging to the Dima Hasao district, Haflong is the only hill station of Assam. It is a picturesque hill station that is surrounded by numerous beautiful lakes, streams, waterfalls and lush vibrant forests. Haflong is a dream destination for nature lovers and camping enthusiasts. At an altitude of more than 600 meters above sea level, it is an ideal getaway for a serene vacation. Haflong Hill is one of the major tourist attractions of Dima Hasao. It is renowned for its majestic view of the mountain ranges, bounty vibrant green forests and trekking adventures for the nature lovers.

Haflong is famous for the intricate cane and bamboo woven products crafted by the local artisans. Wooden handicraft items are also quite popular here. You may want to pick up a few as souvenirs. The local handwoven textiles are unique too and you may want to buy some of this fabric. If you are a person who enjoys indulging in local cuisine do buy some of the tasty bamboo shoot pickle available here.

The festivals of the Haflong region are colorful and characterized by local song and dance performances. Most of these are derived from the traditional festivals of Meghalaya, a state very close to Haflong.

Behdeinkhlam Festival – If you visit Haflong in July, don’t miss out the Behdeinkhlam Festival of Jowai. Behdeinkhlam means exorcism or warding off evil spirits. But the festival is not as scary as it sounds. For three days the locals dance and sing on the streets rhythmically beating the ground with wooden sticks. The drums and local pipes are played and the festival is held in good cheer.

Laho Dance – The Laho dance festival, also held here, is another delightful dance programme where men and women link arms and dance together.

Chad Sukra – Like most other agricultural communities, the people of Haflong celebrate this festival to seek the protection of the Gods for their crops. It is celebrated sometime between mid April and early May, just before the farmers start to sow the seeds.