Tinsukia: Discover its history of ponds and nature

On the southeastern edge of the city of Tinsukia lies Na-Pukhuri, a group of nine ponds with a layered history. The city also has historical traces, and the wider region offers nature destinations. Depending on whether you are most interested in the pond landscape, local history or excursions into nature, these themes can help shape your choice of a holiday rental in Tinsukia.

Na-Pukhuri and its historical character

Na-Pukhuri is considered a historic monument of the Muttock Kingdom, which existed from 1788 to 1842. The central pond is the group’s main attraction and is a natural body of water covering 11.75 acres. It dates to the reign of the last Muttock king, Sarbananda Singha (1788–1805). Na-Pukhuri thus links a distinctive landscape with the history of the region.

The park around the pond also preserves a memory: it was renamed Marut Nandan Kanan after Sarbananda Singha’s father. For a stay focused on local history, there is more to discover here than a single name or date.

Further traces of Tinsukia’s history

Tinikunia Pukhuri is another historic pond: it is triangular and lies in Bengmara, the former name of Tinsukia. Godha Baruah had it excavated on the orders of King Sarbananda Singha. Together with Na-Pukhuri, this place shows how prominently ponds feature in the city’s recorded history.

Another chapter concerns the railway. On 1 March 1903, the Dibru Sadiya Railway and the Assam Bengal Railway were connected in Tinsukia City. If you want to include culture and history in your travel plans, you can consider these different stories side by side: the ponds and their royal connections on the one hand, and the railway lines’ connection at the time on the other.

Nature destinations in the wider region

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is about 12 km north of Tinsukia. Tourists may visit three areas of Dehing-Patkai National Park: Soraipung and Joypur in Dibrugarh district, and Margherita in Tinsukia district. Check the current visitor regulations if you are planning a visit.

The biodiversity of Dehing-Patkai National Park includes around 42 mammal species and 40 reptile species, as well as more than 200 species each of butterflies and birds. The distances to three other named areas also offer a useful guide: from the Tinsukia urban area, Bherjan Block is 3 km away, Borajan Block is 6 km away, and Padumoni Block is 5 km away.

Tinsukia as a base for your trip

Tinsukia is well connected by road. Another regional landmark is the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge: it spans the Lohit, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, and runs from the village of Dhola in Tinsukia district in the south to Sadiya in the north. The bridge is 9.15 kilometres long.

Another nearby place is Bell Temple, a Shiva temple 17 km from Tinsukia. Devotees hang bells from the branches of a Pipal tree. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Tinsukia, first consider which themes you want your trip to focus on: the ponds and their history, the religious tradition at Bell Temple, or nature destinations in the wider surrounding area. This will help you take the places described and their different locations into account when making your choice.

For the main travel overview: Tinsukia.