About Akashiganga Waterfall
Akashiganga Waterfall near Haflong in the Dima Hasao district of Assam is hidden in the Jatinga Valley — a landscape better known for one of nature's strangest mysteries: the Jatinga Bird Phenomenon, in which migratory birds appear to deliberately crash into lights and structures each autumn night, a behaviour still without definitive scientific explanation. The waterfall is a serene complement to the mysterious valley, dropping in a clean cascade through the subtropical forest above the village.
Haflong is Assam's only hill station, sitting at 680 metres in the North Cachar Hills, and the Akashiganga waterfall is one of its most visited natural landmarks. The waterfall is believed locally to be sacred, and a small shrine at its base has accumulated decades of offerings from the Dimasa Kachari people of the region. The surrounding hills are gradually being recognised for their exceptional butterfly diversity, and the forest around the falls is one of the best butterfly-watching sites in northeast India.
July–October for monsoon flow; the forest around is at its most lush.
Arrive at dawn to catch mist over the valley before it burns off — combine waterfall shots with the atmospheric Jatinga Valley backdrop.