Foothill forests and river islands near Bhutan
Chirang lies between Bongaigaon and the Bhutan hills. It shares part of Manas National Park and has many quiet riverside and forest picnic spots.
5 sights and experiences.
Part of the UNESCO-listed Manas lies in Chirang. The park is famous for tigers, rhinos, wild buffalo, golden langurs and its turquoise river.
The Aie river flows past bamboo bridges and the river-island village of Patabari. Lovely for winter walks, fishing and the Dwijing festival.
Mwnabili, Aipoali, Nizlaguri and Kalamati are where local families head in December and January for cooking, music and river air.
Maoria picnic spot sits on the Bhutan border, and the Bhutanese town of Gelephu is about 41 km from Kajalgaon. Check Bhutan’s entry rules before going beyond the border town.
Old seat of the Bijni kingdom with a well-known namghar (prayer house).
October to March. The Dwijing river festival on the Aie is held around the turn of the year.
By airLGBI Airport, Guwahati (about 190 km); Rupsi Airport has limited flights.
By trainNew Bongaigaon Junction is right next door; Bijni and Basugaon are local stations.
By roadAbout 185 km from Guwahati via NH 27.
