Panimur is a scenic destination in the

Dima Hasao district Dima Hasao district (), is an administrative district in the state of Assam, India. As of 2011, it is the least populous district of Assam. Dima Hasao district is one of two autonomous hill districts of Assam. The district headquarters Haflong ...

Assam Assam (, , ) is a state in Northeast India, northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra Valley, Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of . It is the second largest state in Northeast India, nor ...

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. It is most famous for the Panimur Waterfall, also known as Niagara of Northeast, which forms from the

Kopili River Kopili River is an interstate river in Northeast India that flows through the states of Meghalaya and Assam and is the largest south bank tributary of the Brahmaputra in Assam. Course The Kopili originates in the Meghalaya plateau and flows ...

as it flows over rocky terrain, creating a wide, cascading waterfall that is a major attraction for tourists and photographers.

Geography

Located about from

Haflong Haflong is a town and headquarters of Dima Hasao district (formerly North Cachar Hills) in the state of Assam in India. It is the only hill station in Assam. Etymology Haflong is a Dimasa word meaning '' ant hill''. Geography Haflong has a ...

, the district headquarters of

Dima Hasao Dima Hasao district (), is an administrative district in the state of Assam, India. As of 2011, it is the least populous district of Assam. Dima Hasao district is one of two autonomous hill districts of Assam. The district headquarters Haflong ...

, Panimur features a hilly landscape as part of the

Barail range The Barail Range is a tertiary mountain range in Northeast India with an area of approximately 80,000 ha between Brahmaputra and Barak basins stretching from Nagaland & Manipur to the east and Assam & Meghalaya Meghalaya (; "the abode of ...

. This area has a unique climate and is rich in diverse flora and fauna. The Panimur Waterfall is formed as the Kopili River flows over rocky formations, creating a milky white cascade, especially during autumn when the water flow is at its peak.

Tourism

The place is a popular destination, especially in winter and spring, offering scenic views, sightseeing, and picnicking. Visitors can also enjoy activities like mountain river crossing, waterfall rappelling, water rafting, and night trekking, making it ideal for both relaxation and adventure.

Transportation

Public transportation options are limited. therefore, renting a car or bike is the only option for flexibility and ease of travel.

Road

The place has no transportation hub. The place is accessible via several routes, making it a convenient destination for travelers. The nearest major town is

Lumding Lumding is a town with a municipal board in Hojai District in of Assam state in India. It is the location of Lumding Junction railway station, a hub for India's Northeast Frontier Railway network. Assamese and Meitei ( Manipuri) are the o ...

(73km). Visitors can reach Panimur by road via NH-27 from

Lanka Lanka (; ) is the name given in Hindu epics to the island fortress capital of the legendary Rakshasa king Ravana in the epics of the ''Ramayana'' and the ''Mahabharata''. The fortress was situated on a plateau between three mountain peaks kn ...

(38km), and via National Highway 627 from

(120km).

Railway

The nearest Railway station to Panimur is Lanka Railway station, located in the Hojai district, approximately away, and serves as a vital and the nearest transportation hub for the place. It offers connectivity to major cities in Assam. Other nearby railway station are at

Hojai Hojai is a town and a municipal board in Hojai district in the Indian States and territories of India, state of Assam. It is located on the banks of the two tributaries of Brahmaputra, namely Kapili and Jamuna. Etymology The term Hojai means Pr ...

, Lumding Junction and New Haflong, 51km, 73km and 120km respectively. From Lumding junction travelers can hire private vehicles to reach Panimur.

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