Backpacking Northern India 18/45: Tinsukia To Dibrugarh Journey from Tinsukia to Dibrugarh

Backpacking Northern India 18/45: Tinsukia To Dibrugarh Journey from Tinsukia to Dibrugarh

When talking about Northern India, many might think of the Himalayas or famous tourist cities like Darjeeling. But for mr.hotsia, this journey from Tinsukia to Dibrugarh is an experience full of the real life of Northeast India that many may not know much about.

Tinsukia is located in the state of Assam, which is not widely talked about but serves as a gateway to exploring the culture and lifestyle of the local people truly. mr.hotsia started the journey here by local train, which is the heart of travel in this region. The train runs through vast tea plantations and small tributaries of the Brahmaputra River, offering a close-up view of rural India.

Along the way, mr.hotsia stopped to visit local markets in several small towns. These markets are full of colors and life, from women vendors dressed in bright clothes selling fresh vegetables and fruits to the scent of spices in the air mixed with the sounds of conversations and children laughing and playing by the roadside.

One interesting thing mr.hotsia noticed is the eating culture reflecting the diversity of the Assamese people. Here, the food differs from Central or Southern India, such as sticky rice eaten with herb-grilled fish or fish curry with a unique aroma. mr.hotsia did not miss tasting the spicy yet mellow chicken biryani, which is different from the biryani in Bangalore previously written about.Backpacking Bangalore (Bengaluru)This is the charm of India that mr.hotsia loves the most: the endless diversity.

As approaching Dibrugarh, the atmosphere changes again. Dibrugarh is an economically and commercially important city in the region. Being a river port city, the atmosphere is lively with fishermen and riverside traders. mr.hotsia had the chance to stroll along the river in the morning, observing the local lifestyle of bathing, washing clothes, and preparing food simply.

Regarding accommodation in Dibrugarh, mr.hotsia recommends trying local hotels that are not luxurious but full of warmth and genuine Indian hospitality, which you can read more about in the article.Backpacking Northern India 6/45: Indian Breakfast at a Hotel in Dibrugarh dibrugarh hotelPreviously reviewed by mr.hotsia

While resting in Dibrugarh, mr.hotsia had the opportunity to talk with many locals. This place is different from big cities like Bangalore or Mumbai, which he has visited before.Backpacking MumbaiandBackpacking Bangalore (Bengaluru)which are full of chaos and modernity. Dibrugarh feels like a connection point between nature and culture that remains firmly traditional.

mr.hotsia's feeling about this trip is that India is not only about the grandeur of big cities or famous tourist spots but also the charm of everyday life that we might overlook. Tinsukia and Dibrugarh are excellent examples showing that backpacking does not have to be luxurious or hectic but is about opening your heart to learn and experience the real life of local people.

For anyone interested in following mr.hotsia's footsteps from Tinsukia to Dibrugarh, it is recommended to prepare for local train and bus travel as the transport system here is quite simple and requires patience for waiting. But the impressions and experiences gained will be more rewarding than anyone else.

If you want to know more charming travel stories like this, mr.hotsia recommends readingJourney to Darjeelingpreviously written, which will surely complete the overall picture of Northern India.

Finally, don't forget to follow mr.hotsia's travel video from Tinsukia to Dibrugarh atYouTube: Backpacking Northern India 18/45: Tinsukia To Dibrugarhto fully experience the live atmosphere from the actual field.