Bhairabkunda
Bhairabkunda
It is
place as if it is set in a canvas perfectly painted with all the colours of
nature. A popular picnic spot and owing to its calmness and serenity, the place
is visited by couples and families alike. Bhairabkunda is located in Udalguri
district in Assam at an elevation of 703 metres, and is close to the Bhutanese
town Daifam. It is on the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan and a
must-visit for all. The Bhairabi River and the Jampani River, which originate
in Bhutan merges here to form River Dhanshiri and forms a lovely view to
behold. This is one of most important tributaries of River Brahmaputra and also
has a dam. It is in the shape of a kunda, which means worshipping place of
Shiva and that is where the name Bhairabkunda came from.
Popular
Things to See and Do in and Around
There is
a famous Shiva temple nearby and is visited by devotees all year round.
Geographically, the temple is a part of Bhutan though it can be visited by
Indians.
Daifam,
the Bhutanese town is famous for wine trade and you can visit this place as
well. The local guides will help you to see the innate operating wine centers.
Bathing
in the river is possible as the water is not every deep, thus it is an
enjoyable leisure activity for families and kids.
Getting
There
From
Udalguri Railway Station, tourists take direct cabs available to reach
Bhairabkunda. The bus stand has private car rental agencies, from where you can
take taxis to reach Bhairabkunda. Daily buses from Guwahati and Itanagar come
to this stand.
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