Tourism:-
Tourism has not yet realized its true potential in
Tinsukia. There are and could be so many locations and places which could
attract the tourists in Tinsukia. It would further help build a strong earning
source for the local people of the respective places in Tinsukia. However if I
have to mention about a few tourist destinations, I would undoubtedly begin
with Dibru Saikhowa National Park.
Dibru Saikhowa National Park is gaining popularity
for birds and is one of the bio-diversity hot spots with over 350 species of
avifauna providing unique habitat for globally threatened species. One would
have to proceed in the NH 37 route from Tinsukia, further across Makum and
reach Dhola (Near Saikhowa Ghat). The road offers a grand scenic beauty of the
Tea gardens on its way to Dibru Saikhowa National Park. A safe for extremely
rare white winged wood duck and many more migratory birds. Its wild horses,
called Feral Horses are precisely sufficient to make the visitor admire nature
at its best. There are cottages and eco camps located within the park and also
offer various exquisite cuisine.
Dihing Patkai wildlife sanctuary
Dihing Patkai wildlife sanctuary is one of the
remaining lowland tropical wet evergreen forests of Assam. It spreads over an
area of 300 km. in the southern and eastern parts of the district. It is home
to various types of wildlife like he hollock gibbon, pig tailed macaque, slow
loris, tigers, elephant, clouded leopard, hornbills etc.
Bell Temple
This temple is located at a distance of 17 km from
Tinsukia. It’s a Lord Shiva temple and is believed to fulfill wishes. It is
believed that, he/she should tie a sacred thread in the mystical Banyan Tree
(Pipal) while wishing and after the fulfillment of your wish; one would have to
offer a bell and honor Lord Shiva for granting the wish. You could see
innumerable bells all over the temple and many stored outside the temple as well.
This temple offers a vivid picture of faith and belief in the almighty.
Kesai Khati Thanghar (Temple of another form of
goddess Kali)
Many might not be aware of this temple located near
Dholla Ghat of Tinsukia district. According to Gait (1926) worshipping of
various forms of kali was done with the aid of tribal priests i.e. Deoris and
not of Brahmins. They worshipped Kali goddess in form of Kesai Khati, the eater
of raw flesh and to whom usually human beings were sacrificed. After the
annexation of territory of Chutias by the Ahoms, the Deoris were permitted to
continue this rite of human sacrifice and for which usually during the rule of
Ahoms. Criminals were sent who were sentenced to capital punishment. Presently
this practice of human sacrifice hears abandoned by Deori tribe and a cock is
offered to goddess. This temple has another unique mystery added, as the entire
area near the temple is flooded with water allover and it’s only this temple of
Kesai Khati that water doesn’t reach. The picture that you get of this temple
is breathtaking and is of tremendous importance for this place. A holy ceremony
is organized in this place every year between 10th to 15thDecember
(date not fixed, as it fluctuates)
Ancient ponds in Tinsukia district:-
There were numerous ponds (Pukhuri) built during
the time of Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha (1st King of Muttack
Kingdom). The ponds built during that time still exists, however the heritage
restoration has not been emphasized much yet. I would begin with the list of
the ancient ponds in Tinsukia district namely Chauldhuwa Pukhuri, kadamani
Pukhuri, Dadharua Pukhuri, Mahdhuwa Pukhuri, Bator Pukhuri, Logoni Pukhuri,
Na-Pukhuri, Devi Pukhuri, Kumbhi Pukhuri and Rupahi Pukhuri.
Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha was a humble and determined
Muttack King. He was the one who introduced coins after his name. In 1716 and
1717 he inscribed the title Swargadeo in the coins. One of the prominent ponds
during his reign could be seen in the present Tinsukia town as well known as
“Na-Pukhuri”.
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