Dibrugarh Tourism, Assam India
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Dibrugarh Fast Facts
- State: Assam
- District: Dibrugarh
- Famous for/as: Wildlife
- Altitude: 94 m
- Language: Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, English
- Best Season: Oct - Mar
- Weather: Summer 15 to 30°C, Winter 8 to 24°C
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- Pincode: 786002
- STDCode: 0373
Dibrugarh, India Overview
Dibrugarh is a city that is located in the state of Assam in the Dibrugarh district. The place is located on banks of the River Brahmaputra and the city is the entry point to a tea district in the state. Dibrugarh is also well known for its wood and bamboo work. There are numerous tea gardens that are present here that date back to the time of the British. Many tourists who visit the city also travel to the Namdapha National Park that is located 160 kilometers away from the place. It is a large protected area and there are many species of wildlife that can be seen here. The park is also home to some species of flora. This makes for an interesting day trip. There are four airfields that are located in the city and these are ideal for those who are interested in history. These airfields can be explored and they date back to World War II. One can also visit the various tea factories that are located here. Visiting the tea estates is also a good idea, after obtaining permission from the owners. Driving through them can be a fun filled experience and routes are picturesque.
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Dibrugarh, India History
Dibrugarh derived its name from Dibarumukh (as a renowned encampment of Ahoms during the Ahom Sutiya War). Either the name Dibru evolved from Dibaru river or from the Dimasa word "Dibru" which means a blister and Garh meaning fort. Both "Dibru" and "Dibaru" are Dimasa words. The Dimasas add the prefix "Di"(which mean "water") wherever there is small stream, a river, or a large river in a town or city. For example, Diphu (which means white-water), Dimapur (city with great river), etc. When the British came to this region they constructed a fort on the bank of the river Dibaru. Therefore, this might be considered as the source of the name Dibrugarh.
The British arrived in Assam in the year 1826 following the Yandaboo Accord. They selected Dibrugarh as an administrative and commercial center in Upper Assam, making Dibrugarh a hub of activity in this region of North-Eastern India. In the year 1842 Dibrugarh was announced as the Headquarter of Lakhimpur District. During World War-II the town was the principal military base and was used as a transit camp for the evacuees from Burma. In 1971 the Dibrugarh Sub-Division itself became a full fledged district. Later, the Tinsukia Sub-Division separated as a District in 1989 from Dibrugarh District. Today Dibrugarh is a separate district with the District Headquarter in Dibrugarh.