The property is a charming haven surrounded by tea estates, just outside the busy Dibrugarh centre. It is a colonial style accommodation with 3 rooms. There is a beautiful veranda overlooking well tendered gardens. The best thing about Chowkidinghee is Beauty and Massam, who take amazing care of the guests. The rooms are large and clean with hot showers and good Wi-Fi. There is local food market outside on Sunday mornings. It is a lot quieter here than in the centre of Dibrugarh.
Chowkidinghee, set right in the heart of Dibrugarh District, is believed by locals, to be named after Chowkiting Gohain, an influential khampti leader, who lived in the early 19th century. Hence the name Chowkidinghee is a perfect example of sandpapering by the local dialects over the decades. The Chowkidinghee Tea estate situated right in the middle of the Chowkidinghee area, was bought over as a company more than half a century ago. The cozy little manager's bungalow, skirts the garden and stands in front of the age old tea factory of the estate. The faint yet refreshing aroma of freshly cut tea leaves from the factory and the garden all around makes this bungalow nothing short of a tea lover's haven, and especially for those who wish to have an exclusive tour of the Assam tea gardens.
This decades old "chang ghar" (a house on stilts) has survived the most horrific earthquakes Assam has ever experienced, seen floods sweep away as much as two kilometers of the town of Dibrugarh, and in all of that continued to be home to innumerable "chai bagan" managers. A slight dent in one of the iron beams supporting the bungalow from the earthquake in early 1950's, is all that is left now for us to envision of the times the garden has seen.
Chowkidinghee Heritage Bungalow stands as a testament to the rich history and culture of Assam's tea industry, providing a unique blend of heritage and hospitality for travelers.
The distance between Guwahati and Dibrugarh is approximately 450 kilometers by road. This journey typically takes around 8-9 hours by car
Mohanbari Airport is the closest airport to Dibrugarh, located approximately 15 kilometers away. It offers regular flights to major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, and other important destinations.
By Train
Dibrugarh has two railway stations, providing excellent connectivity to various parts of India. Several express and local trains operate to and from Dibrugarh.
By Road
Dibrugarh is well-connected by road to major cities in Assam and neighboring states. Regular bus services are available from cities like Guwahati, Tezpur, and Itanagar. You can also opt for a road trip for a scenic journey.
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