Must Visit Places in Udalguri, Assam - An Epitome of Tea-Tourism, Jungle-Safari, Flora and Fauna

Udalguri is one of the unfamiliar and unexplored tourist destinations in Assam, India. Decent climate, mystical hills, cool breeze, and rich aroma of tea plantations will immerse your senses once you enter into this picturesque place of Udalguri.

Calm, pure and beautiful, Udalguri is an ideal retreat to rejuvenate and refresh in a pure adventure.

Udalguri can be reached by train, road or by air. The nearest airport to Udalguri is at Guwahati, located approximately 100 kilometres away from Udalguri. One can take a cab from Guwahati airport to Udalguri town. Udalguri is also well-connected by rail, one can take a train from Guwahati and reach Udalguri town. Both train and cab will take two-and half hour to reach Udalguri from Guwahati.

Check out some of the best places which you should not miss out while your trip to Udalguri, Assam:-

1.    Corramore Tea Estate

For every tea fervent, the Tea experience is another luxury to behold. At a tea estate, one can indulge in exploring the lands of the sprawling tea estate plantations, of how it is processed & made into the best labels in the world & partake in the local culture, discovering the natural vistas filled with entertaining & engaging activities in the ultimate retreat!

If you really want to explore and witness the ecstasy of tea plantation in Assam, Corramore Tea Estate is a must visit place where nature makes medley with soothing climate, evergreen hill ranges, and tea plantations. One will be mesmerized by the unique blend of colour and an almost inspired arrangement of flora and fauna.

The Corramore Tea Estate was founded in the year 1860 by Robert Logan from Scotland, and is located in Hatigarh, in the Udalguri district of Assam, and is a heritage property now owned by Williamson Tea. Corramore tea estate is around 27 kms from Udalguri town and 120 kms from Guwahati. Today, Corramore has become a nature lovers paradise with a downy carpet of green tea leaves stretched all over the plain and hilly ranges where one can also witness the exceptional panoramic views of the Kaziranga hills, located in Bhutan.

The Corramore Tea Estate also has green runway, with the silent hills behind with a perfect carpet of tea spreading into the horizon on the either side.

Corramore Tea Estate: Pic from Google

Farther 10 kms from Corramore Tea Estate, one can visit Daojeng, which is full of small streams, and has a beautiful sight.

2.    Bhairabkunda

Bhairabkunda is a small town area under the Udalguri district and is one of the most popular tourist destination of Assam. Situated in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, it is located in the tri-junction of Bhutan, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. This place is also a meeting point of the three rivers - Jia Dhansiri, Bhairavi and Daifam. The river shore is gorgeous, caudal, calm, clean, and surrounded by majestic mountains. Another special attraction of this place is that it shares border with Bhutan and stands as a suitable entry-point to the country. One can visit the scenic beauty of the Bhutanese town Daifam, which is famous for wine trade from the entry-point.

Of late, the government has put up recreational activities to promote tourism which includes various sports activities like river rafting, kayaking etc. Another main attraction of this place is the Bhairabkunda Tourism Festival which is normally held in the month of January to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the place, flora and fauna, light shows, fashion that weaves a tale of countless hues together.

Picnic Spot at Bhairabkunda River Side

         During the winters, you will notice tourist thronging themselves to this famous picnic spot. Bhairabkunda is also famous because it falls in the tr-junction of Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan. 

         If you are at Bhairabkunda, you can enter Bhutan by preparing pass at the Bhutan Gate. You need to carry your Voter ID or Passport to prepare the Pass to enter Bhutan. You will get to see the beutifull houses of Bhutan on the other side and can enjoy the calmness. You will also observe how discipline the people of Bhutan are as soon as you enter their territory. 

Typical House/ Shop in  Daifam, Bhutan

3. Phulbari Village

    If you are not comfortable with large crowd and want peace and tranquility of mind, you may visit a small village called Phulbari which is just 10 kms away from Udalguri town and is at the backyard of Bhairabkunda (some 10 kms away). Phulbari will equally mesmerize you.

Children trying to cross the river to reach their school

The river stream that flows from Bhutan

Rural Sight at Udalguri Near Phulbari

4.  Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary

Named after the river Bornadi, Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary was established specially to protect the Pygmy Hog (Sus salvanius) and Hispid Hare (Caprolagus hispidus). The sanctuary spreads between Udalguri and Baksa districts of Assam and also flanks Bhutan border. Other animals found in the sanctuary are Golden Langur, Clouded Leopard, Hoolock Gibbon, and White-Winged Wood Duck.

About 60% of the sanctuary is reported to be grassland, most of it is now grassy woodland. One can take a Jeep Safari to enjoy the grasslands and see the animals by taking Jeep Safari.

Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary: image taken from Google

5. Tenzing Bodosa Tree House, Kwirani, Dimakuchi

Founded by the Tenzing Bodosa, who own the world’s first elephant-friendly farms, the tree house is located in Khairani, No.2 Neoli, Dimakuchi, Udalguri, Assam. The Tree house is beautifully constructed and one can get a beautiful view of the tea plantation surrounding the place. Accommodation facilities are available on the Tree house along with tents. Surrounded by hills, one can also visit the world’s First Elephant-Friendly Corridor nearby.

Tenzing Bodosa Tree House

    

World’s First Elephant-Friendly Elephant Corridors 

6. Rhino Eco Resort 

Situated at around 46 kms from Udalguri town, their lies a beutifull resort  at Dimakuchi - Rhino Eco Resort. Located at the middle of the jungle, you have a beutifull stay option and various adventurous activities like basic zip lining etc. If you are in Udalguri, you can visit this resort and Corramore tea estate at one go.

Rhino Eco Resort

Apart from the above scenic places, one must visit places like “Orang National Park”, “Bogamati Picnic Spot” which are within 30 kms away from the district headquarter but doesn't fall in Udalguri.