Hailakandi

A culturally rich and religiously significant location loaded with abundant natural beauty and pilgrim attractions, Hailakandi is a popular tourist destination in India. Visiting the town is indeed an enchanting experience for nature lovers, with tea gardens, fruit orchards, long sprawling fields and dense forest adorning the city. Hailakandi is renowned as a hill station in Assam due to its ample greenery, wonderful climate and hills. Hailakandi is the melting point of various caste, creed and religion. People from varied culture and religion like Bishnupriya, Kuki, Meitei and indigenous Muslims dwell in Hailakandi. Kuki festivals such as Chavang Kut, Sikpuiruoi, Chawn le Han and Ka’ng ka’p are celebrated with great enthusiasm in the city accompanied by Kom Cultural Dance and Vaiphei Cultural Dance. For more tourist information, read the below sections!

Hailakandi is a town located in the Indian state of Assam (North-East India). It is claimed that almost 50% of Hailakandi is under forest cover, of which majority of the part is yet to be explored. Bengali (Bangla) is the official language of the town. The city is popular as a hill station blessed with serene environment. The town is best known for trekking. It is believed that Kuki tribe was the first to dwell in this town and the word ‘Hailakandi’ is derived from Kuki words – ‘Halam’ means small state and Kundia means small settlement meant for impermanent ploughing. The region receives a tropical monsoon climate.

October to March

Tourist places of Hailakandi comprise of its natural setting, wide stretching tea gardens, sun kissed hills, religious places etc. Take a look at the extraordinary attractions of the town.

Eating out is a popular activity in Hailakandi, with a number of popular restaurants like Sri Durga Hotel, Loknath Restaurant, Mahamaya Hotel and Riya Hotel serving the best authentic cuisines of Assam. Sali paddy is the staple food of Hailakandi. The crop is grown in abundance here. Buy a city guide map to locate the top restaurants.

Shopping is fun in the city. The city popularly sells beautiful handicrafts made of bamboo and cane, wooden masks, wooden carvings; also colourful handlooms. The Hailakandi market houses many affordable stores like Aruna Stores and Asha Lata Stores. One can also shop for super quality tea leaves at an affordable price in the town.

Hailakandi is well-connected by road, rail and air. Silchar Airport (about 75 km. away) is the nearest airport to reach Hailakandi. If you are travelling by rail, Katakhal Rail Junction is the nearest railway station at the distance of about 26 km. Hailakandi can also be reached via road. It is well-connected by the major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati etc. You can travel by Assam State Tourism Buses or private buses to tour the city. Hire a tourist guide to explore every nook and corner of the city. The bus tickets are generally available at cheap rates all round the year.

Sightseeing in Hailakandi is a worthy experience, you will cherish forever!!!

Silchar (about 48 km.) – Considered as the economic hub of the state of Mizoram, Silchar is a beautiful holiday destination know for its vast stretching greenery. The first polo club in the world was formed in Silchar. Kolasib (about 106 km.) – The place is popular for boating and fishing among tourists and locals. River Tiwang and Tam Lake are the two most important streams where you can try these activities. Kailashahar (about 153 km.) – Popular as an important pilgrim spot. Unakoti is an important place popular for its huge rock cut idols of Lord Shiva. Karimganj (about 82 km.) – Known for its abundant natural beauty, lush green forests, and gently flowing rivers. It is one of the great Hindu learning centers.