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Haflong in November
Assam, India
November is Haflong at its most honest — no drama, just clean air and quiet hills.
The November story
The trails are dry, the lake is calm, and you'll likely have the viewpoints to yourself.
Why November scores 4/5
Weather
November is Haflong at its most honest — no drama, just clean air and quiet hills.
Roads & Access
note: From Guwahati — 350km, 8-10 hrs via NH 27. Also on Lumding-Sabroom rail line.. from nearest city: Guwahati 350km, 8-10 hrs
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: Civil Hospital Haflong. Guwahati 350km for serious cases. Road connectivity unreliable in monsoon.. rescue: District administration + railway rescue. ambulance: 108 available. nearest hospital: Civil Hospital Haflong
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. BSNL and Airtel work. Jio expanding.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Gentle hill station, Lake activities, Safe environment
Elevation
680m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓hikers
- ✓solo travellers
- ✓photographers
Who should think twice
- ✗luxury seekers
- ✗nightlife seekers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool winter, clear skies |
| February | 4/5 | February keeps the chill but adds longer days — more trail time before dark. |
| March | 4/5 | March breaks Haflong's winter quietly — wildflowers first, then the orchids. |
| April | 3/5 | April tests your heat tolerance — Haflong trades cool charm for sticky warmth. |
| May | 3/5 | May is Haflong sweating — the hill station altitude isn't enough to dodge Assam's pre-monsoon heat. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon arrives |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 2/5 | Late monsoon + Jatinga birds |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon clarity |
| Novemberviewing | 4/5 | November is Haflong at its most honest — no drama, just clean air and quiet hills. |
| December | 4/5 | December drops Haflong to single digits at dawn — bring layers or regret it. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Guwahati 350km, 8-10 hrs
Elevation
680m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
Nearby in Assam scoring high in November
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