Haflong (Assam)
Haflong is a hill station in the Indian state of Assam. Assam Haflong is famous for its scenic features comprising of azure blue hills, emerald green rivers, unique orchids such as Blue Vanda and rare species of birds.
Haflong in Assam is often referred to as the land of blue hills. The hills emerge from the heart of Assam like a chorus of silent hymns and rise up to the sky like the crescendo of music. The sportive clouds play around the cliffs like gleeful children. The limitless green rolls away to distant horizon in a beautiful rhythm.
Hilly Assam is a land of sensuousness. The mountains float in the distant sky. The clouds descend and snugly lie below one’s feet. Haflong is set at an altitude of 1000-1200 metres above the sea level, the temperature of the place never rising above 25″ celcius or dipping never below 40 celclus. Inhabitants of Haflong generally include Himar, Mizo and Naga tribes.
Pineapple and oranges are grown here in abundance. Haflong is best known for a lovely lakeside resort developed in the lavish green hills around the town. The beauty of the Haflong Lake, the orange orchards of Jatinga, the Hill Railway are all sights to experience in a life time.