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JATINGA TOURISM

Situated some nine km south of Haflong in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, Jatinga is a scenic village that is famous for a curious phenomenon — bird ‘suicides’! CHECK OUT India’s Most Haunted: Jatinga in Assam

Between the months of August to November, ornithologists and birders visit Jatinga to observe the phenomenon of migratory birds hurtling to their imminent death. The phenomenon is credited to disorientation caused by high altitudes and fog and simple-minded folks who see these falling birds as evil spirits.

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Locals switch on high power searchlights on the hilltop which in turn attracts birds flying at night. Birds swoop down towards the light and are killed upon landing with bamboo poles. Ornithologists and conservationists have been working hard to educate the locals and have achieved considerable success.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN JATINGA

Jatinga has a bird watching center which provides accommodations on prior booking with the district forestry office in Haflong. However, tourists prefer to stay at Silchar which has several budget hotels.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN JATINGA

Jatinga has limited eating options. Carry food hampers and water while visiting.

Photograph courtesy: Wikimedia Commons

BEST TIME TO VISIT JATINGA

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Jatinga is as given below. The best time to visit Jatinga is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time8.521.6
FebruaryBest time10.323.3
MarchBest time14.027.0
AprilBest time17.328.6
May19.528.7
June21.528.7
July22.028.09
AugustBest time22.029.0
SeptemberBest time21.328.6
OctoberBest time18.927.6
NovemberBest time14.025.0
DecemberBest time9.922.5

Place to visit in JATINGA

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Articles About JATINGA

  • Spooky Happenings: Find Out Why Birds Commit Suicide at Jatinga in Assam

    Sometimes, there is a simple explanation for what is happening around us.

    Kriti Saraswat Satpathy November 24, 2016, 7:31 pm IST

  • Jatinga in Assam is One of The Most Mysterious Places in India

    Jatinga in Assam is One of The Most Mysterious Places in India

    Charu Chowdhary December 29, 2018, 4:29 pm IST

  • Birds decreasing in suicide spot of Jatinga

    Some of the bird species spotted are Little Egret, Hill Partridge, Green pigeon, Emerald Dove, Necklaced Laughing Thrust, black drongo, various types of kingfishers, etc.

    Press Trust of India July 20, 2015, 11:45 am IST

  • Disturbing fact about the Jatinga Bird Festival of Assam

    Jatinga is a small hamlet in the quiet, north eastern state of Assam. This scenic village is not only known for its rolling mountains and…

    Preeti Kulkarni June 6, 2015, 6:36 pm IST

  • How to reach Jatinga

    Jatinga, known as the valley of death for birds is located 9 km south of Haflong in Assam. While this village is scenic, it is…

    Bhagyashri Pawar May 20, 2015, 7:08 pm IST

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