Haflong, known as the "Switzerland of the East," is the only hill station in Assam, offering a serene escape into nature. The hill station is accessible by train, flight, and road. Here are your options:
The nearest railway station to Haflong is Haflong Hill Railway Station. Regular trains connect this station to other parts of Assam and neighboring states. From the railway station, you can hire a taxi or board a bus to reach the main town.
The nearest airport is Kumbhirgram Airport, located near Silchar, around 100 kilometers away from Haflong. Once you reach the airport, you can hire a taxi or opt for a bus to cover the distance to Haflong.
Haflong is well connected by road and can be reached via national and state highways from different parts of Assam. Buses, taxis, or private cars can be used to reach Haflong.
Kindly note: The distance and routes may vary slightly depending on the mode of transportation and the exact starting location within the city.
City | Distance by Road | Route by Road | Nearest Airport | Nearest Railway Station |
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Mumbai | Approx. 3,100 km | Mumbai - Nagpur - Raipur - Kolkata - Guwahati - Haflong Stop over at Kolkata or Guwahati suggested due to the long journey. |
Kumbhirgram Airport (Silchar) | Haflong Hill |
Delhi | Approx. 2,450 km | Delhi - Kanpur - Patna - Guwahati - Haflong Stop over at Patna or Guwahati recommended. |
Kumbhirgram Airport (Silchar) | Haflong Hill |
Kolkata | Approx. 1,300 km | Kolkata - Siliguri - Guwahati - Haflong Stop over at Guwahati is possible. |
Kumbhirgram Airport (Silchar) | Haflong Hill |
Chennai | Approx. 3,000 km | Chennai - Vijayawada - Visakhapatnam - Bhubaneswar - Kolkata - Guwahati - Haflong Advised to stop at Kolkata or Guwahati. |
Kumbhirgram Airport (Silchar) | Haflong Hill |
Bangalore | Approx. 3,100 km | Bangalore - Hyderabad - Nagpur - Raipur - Kolkata - Guwahati - Haflong Consider stopping at Hyderabad or Kolkata. |
Kumbhirgram Airport (Silchar) | Haflong Hill |
Hyderabad | Approx. 2,600 km | Hyderabad - Nagpur - Raipur - Kolkata - Guwahati - Haflong Recommended stop at Kolkata or Guwahati. |
Kumbhirgram Airport (Silchar) | Haflong Hill |
Ahmedabad | Approx. 2,900 km | Ahmedabad - Nagpur - Raipur - Kolkata - Guwahati - Haflong Stopping at Raipur or Kolkata is feasible. |
Kumbhirgram Airport (Silchar) | Haflong Hill |
Pune | Approx. 3,000 km | Pune - Nagpur - Raipur - Kolkata - Guwahati - Haflong Break the journey at Kolkata or Guwahati for rest. |
Kumbhirgram Airport (Silchar) | Haflong Hill |
Jaipur | Approx. 2,300 km | Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Patna - Guwahati - Haflong Patna or Guwahati can be good stop overs. |
Kumbhirgram Airport (Silchar) | Haflong Hill |
Surat | Approx. 2,800 km | Surat - Nagpur - Raipur - Kolkata - Guwahati - Haflong Stopping at Nagpur or Guwahati is suggested. |
Kumbhirgram Airport (Silchar) | Haflong Hill |
By Flight: Major cities in India such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Jaipur are well connected to Silchar's Kumbhirgram Airport by direct or connecting flights. You'll need to take a taxi or bus from Silchar to Haflong after landing.
By Train: Large cities often have direct train routes to Guwahati, and from there, you can catch a connecting train to Haflong.