Dibrugarh — Travel Guide
Dibrugarh is a major gateway of Upper Assam and is an important commercial centre of the state. It serves as the headquarters of the Dibrugarh district, Assam and is very often referred to as the 'Tea City of India', as it accounts for a major share of the total tea production of the country. The city derives its name from Dibarumukh, which means from the 'mouth (mukh) of the river Dibaru or Dibru'. Dibrugarh was a very famous encampment of the Ahom Dynasty during the Ahom Chutia war. After the war ended, it became the headquarters of the Lakhimpur district of Assam. Later on, in 1971, the sub- division separated from Lakhimpur and became an independent district, with its headquarters in Dibrugarh town itself.
The Best Time to Visit October to March.
By Air
Mohanbari Airport connects Dibrugarh to all the major airports in India
By Rail
The railway station in Dibrugarh has trains for the purpose of both interstate and intercity transport.
Dibrugarh city is famous for its tea. It is, in fact, called the nerve centre of the tea industry in India and even within the city; you will find a number of tea gardens, like the Jalan South Tea Estate. Hence, a visit to the city without getting a sample of the local tea is simply not done. Besides tea, Dibrugarh is also famous for its traditional silk garments, like mekhela chaddar (made of muga or paat). The locally-made Gamochas, one of the most recognizable cultural symbols of the Assam
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