Bhalukpong is located 56 kms from Tezpur
in (Assam). The Salonibari Airport of Tezpur is also the nearest
airport from Bhalukpong. The nearest railhead is at Rangapara,
although most tourists prefer to deboard at Guwahati and then
drive to Bhalukpong.
From Guwahati you may travel either through
NH 52 which travels through the Northern side of Brahmaputra
or by NH 37 through the Southern side of Brahmaputra. Both
the roads will lead you to Tezpur in about four hours. From
Tezpur, Bhalukpong is an hour and a half hours drive to Bhalukpong.
On the way to Bhalukpong from Tezpur |
View of Kameng / Jia Bharali river from Bhalukpong town with
Nameri NP in the background Part of the small town of Bhalukpong is
within the state of Assam. There is a check post where you
will have to show your inner line permits before you enter
into Arunachal. The Assam side of Bhalukpong has a large number
of shops lined up till the border. This is where most tourists
buy there general consumables such as bottled water etc. as
the cost goes up and availability continually reduces as you
go higher up within Arunachal.
The boarder area is mostly dusty, a little
crowded and full of shops and small hotels. As one goes up
a couple of kilometers, the scenary changes dramatically.
You will find river Jia Bhorali on your right. The same river
is known as Kameng in Arunachal. Bhalukpong itself falls within
West Kameng district which again derives its name from the
river. |
| Where to Stay at Bhalukpong |
| There are a few small budget hotels
in Bhalukpong where service is mostly basic to non-existant.
Hotel Solu is one of the few decent accommodations
at Bhalukpong. You can book this hotel through us. |
Tipi Orchidarium -is situated
5 kms away from Bhalukpong near the banks of the Kameng River.
The place has one of the largest collection of rare orchids
in the country. The best time to visit this center is between
April and May, when one can see the exotic orchid collection
in full bloom. The Orchidariurm houses over 2600 cultivated
orchids from 80 different species.
Pakhui / Pakke - Bhalukpong
is surrounded by the evergreen forests of the Pakhui Wildlife
Sanctuary. Since 2002 the Wildlife Sanctuary has been changed
into a Tiger Reserve and its name is Pakke Tiger Reserve although
the old name still remains popular. The Tiger Reserve can
be reached by crossing the Kameng river from Bhalukpong. However
this is not part of the itinerary of regular tourists and
there are restrictions on travel within the Sactuary.
A Local fishing in Kameng river at Bhalukpong
Fishing - There is excellent
scope of fishing mahsheer in the Jia Bhoroli River near Bhalukpong.
The wide valley, sparkling river, pure ambience - all adds
up your experience of peace at Bhalukpong.
Visit to Nameri - Nameri
National Park is also in close proximity to Bhalukpong town.
You can drive for half an hour (about 20 km) to reach some
of the tented accommodations within the National Park. If
you are interested in staying within the forest and do not
mind compromising a little on the front of material comfort,
we can also organize your stay in this forest accommodations.
River Jia Bharali is in the vicinity and rafting in the river
is a common tourist activity here. Even a day visit inside
the forest is worth a deko as the forest is rich in biodiversity
and its population of large variety of wildlife such as Leopard,
Bison, Sambar, dhole (the Asiatic wild dog), Hog Deer, Muntjac,
Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Capped Langur,
Indian Giant Squirrel etc. Nameri is a birder's paradise with
over 300 species of birds - including the white winged wood
duck, four distinct species of the Hornbill, Blue-bearded
Bee-eaters, Babblers, Plovers etc. |
