Dihing Patkai – Assam’s Amazon

Explore India’s Only Rainforest with Arya Stays Deep in the easternmost edge of Assam, where the mist-kissed hills of Arunachal flirt with the Brahmaputra plains, lies a forest unlike any other. Dihing Patkai—a name that rolls like poetry—invites you to step into a world so ancient, so lush, and so alive that it pulses with the very heartbeat of nature. This is India’s only rainforest. Not a mere forest—a cathedral of green, an orchestra of birdsong, a breathing, whispering world waiting to be discovered. Dihing Patkai is The Forest That Breathes - and evergreen Eden that stretches across over 500 sq. km of primal lowland tropical rainforest. As you enter, you are enveloped by towering Hollong, Nahor, and Bhelu trees—some over 100 feet tall. The undergrowth is a profusion of wild orchids, curling vines, and moss-draped trunks. This is not just a forest. This is a green universe where sunlight filters through seven layers of leaves, and even the silence crackles with life. This is a biodiversity hotspot. With over 300 species of birds, 47 species of mammals, and nearly 300 species of butterflies and moths, it rivals many national parks in sheer life density. The Wild Citizens of Dihing Patkai are : Clouded Leopard – the elusive, mist-dwelling feline and symbol of Dihing Asian Elephant Herds – frequently seen crossing trails in stately silence Malayan Giant Squirrel – a vibrant tree-dweller unique to this region Hoolock Gibbons – India’s only ape species, howling in haunting duets Hornbills – including the rare Rufous-necked and Great Hornbill And if you're lucky, a sighting of the rare Black Panther—a living shadow moving through the green. The forest is home to dipterocarp trees, medicinal herbs, and exotic flora. Look out for: Wild bananas Rare orchids (including Paphiopedilum) Tree ferns Cane and bamboo groves Sacred groves still worshipped by local tribes like the Singpho and Tai Phake Every tree here is a memory keeper, every flower a whisper from a time before humans. You can go for a trek inside the dense jungle for an exciting adventure or a a jeep safari as well. Location: Dibrugarh & Tinsukia districts, Eastern Assam Best Time to Visit: October to April Ideal for: Nature lovers, birders, wildlife photographers, trekkers, and soul seekers Dihing Patkai isn’t a destination—it’s a living, breathing world that changes you. Where the air tastes ancient, and every leaf has a secret. You can book a complete experience of Dihing Patkai with Arya Stays, complete with a visit to Singpho villages, a taste of Singpho cuisines and cozy homestays. Contact us at info@aryastays.com.