Panimur

Panimur
Panimur
Tourist Destination
	Panimur Waterfall on the Kopili River
	Panimur Location in Assam, India Panimur Panimur (India)
	Coordinates: 25°43′00″N92°49′24″E / 25.71667°N 92.82333°E
District	Dima Hasao
State	Assam
Country	India
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	788819
Website	dimahasao.assam.gov.in/tourist-place-detail/271

Last updated December 28, 2024

Panimur is a scenic destination in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, India.^[1] It is most famous for the Panimur Waterfall, also known as Niagara of Northeast,^[2] which forms from the Kopili River as it flows over rocky terrain, creating a wide, cascading waterfall that is a major attraction for tourists and photographers.^[3]

Geography

Located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Haflong, the district headquarters of Dima Hasao, Panimur features a hilly landscape as part of the Barail range.^[4] 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.^[5]

Tourism

The place is a popular destination, especially in winter and spring, offering scenic views, sightseeing, and picnicking.^[4] Visitors can also enjoy activities like mountain river crossing, waterfall rappelling, water rafting, and night trekking, making it ideal for both relaxation and adventure.^[6]

The site holds cultural significance for the Dimasa tribe, who consider it as a pilgrimage site, "Kopili Tirtha". Every year, on Maghi Purnima, members of the tribe gather to take holy baths in the Kopili river since the rule of the Dimasa kingdom.^[7]

After the holy bath, people worship Sibarai and offer prayers for societal peace and well-being in a mass prayer.^[7]

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 (73km). Visitors can reach Panimur by road via NH-27 from Lanka (38km), and via National Highway 627 from Haflong (120km).

Railway

The nearest Railway station to Panimur is Lanka Railway station, located in the Hojai district, approximately 38 kilometres (24 mi) 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, Lumding Junction and New Haflong, 51km, 73km and 120km respectively. From Lumding junction travelers can hire private vehicles to reach Panimur.^[8]

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[1] "Dima Hasao: India's cleanest district in Assam; also home for 'suicide village' of birds". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2024-09-30.

[2] "পানীমূৰ- নায়েগ্ৰা অৱ নর্থইষ্ট - Mahabahu.com". mahabahu.com. 2021-06-20. Retrieved 2024-10-01.

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[5] Bharat, E. T. V. (2021-10-04). "জনা-নজনা: উত্তৰ পূবৰ নায়েগ্ৰা পানীমূৰ". ETV Bharat News (in Assamese). Retrieved 2024-10-01.

[6] "Assam: Winter Adventure in the lap of Nature at Panimur". Arunachal24.in. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2024-10-01.

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