Bhairabkunda

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Bhairabkunda{{Cite journal|last=Devi "Ecotourism in assam: A promising opportunity for development." South Asian Journal of Tourism and Heritage 5.1 (2012): 179-192.|first=Meena Kumari|date=January 2012|title=Ecotourism in assam: A promising opportunity for development.|url=https://www.sajth.com/old/2012/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20015Meena%20Kumari%20Devi.pdf|journal=South Asian Journal of Tourism and Heritage (2012)|volume=5|issue=1 |pages=188|via=Scholar}}{{Cite web|title=Tourist Places {{!}} Udalguri District {{!}} Government of Assam, India|url=https://udalguri.assam.gov.in/portlets/tourist-places|access-date=2020-09-20|website=udalguri.assam.gov.in}}{{Cite web|title=Tourism heaven along the Himalayan foothills|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/tourism-heaven-along-the-himalayan-foothills/cid/1735505|access-date=2020-09-20|website=www.telegraphindia.com}} is a popular picnic spot in Udalguri district{{Cite web|title=Welcome to Udalguri District|url=http://udalguri.gov.in/|access-date=2020-09-20|website=udalguri.gov.in}} in the State of Assam, India. It is situated on the border of Bhutan.

The Jampani River, originating in Bhutan, and Bhairabi River merge here to form Dhanshiri River. Dhanshiri river is a major tributary of Brahmaputra river. An irrigation project was constructed on Dhanshiri river at Bhairabkunda. A guide dam was constructed inside Bhutan for this project. The construction of the project took much more time than planned due to strong currents and terrorism. The Project is situated in Udalguri Districtt within jurisdiction of Bodoland Territorial Region (B.T.R.){{Cite web|last=Talukdar|first=Sushanto|title=The third Bodo accord: A new deal|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/article30800941.ece|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Frontline|language=en}} aimed to provide assured irrigation to an area of {{convert|41.683|ha}} in five development blocks viz. Udalguri, Rowta, Kalaigaon, Mazbat and Bechimari under Udalguri Civil Sub-Division.

Along with the irrigation project, a hydro-electric project was also planned to generate 20 MW of electricity out of 5 No. falls per {{convert|9|m}} drop, but it did not materialise.

Geography

Bhairabkunda has an average elevation of 703 metres. It stands as one of the famous picnic spots in Assam.{{fact|date=October 2021}} Both locals and tourists are drawn towards this place because of its location and features.{{fact|date=October 2021}} One attraction of the place is that it shares border with Bhutan and stands as a suitable entrypoint to the country. People can also cross the international border on foot from here and visit the adjacent Daifam town. There is also a suspension bridge made with steel cables that connects Bhairabkunda with Daifam, which is a tourist destination, and a spot for photography.{{fact|date=October 2021}}

Tourist Places

[http://udalguri.gov.in/bhairabkunda.htm Bhairabkunda Picnic Spot]- Thousands of picnickers visit this place through November to early February.
Bhairabkunda Shiva Mandir- Geographically located in Bhutan, but near Bhairabkunda town. Significant Number of devotees visit this place throughout the year. The number, however, increases during special occasions.
Gethsemane Man-made Forest{{Cite web|date=2017-12-25|title=Afforestation changes life and landscape: How a district in Assam lost a forest, gained a future|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/afforestation-changes-life-and-landscape-how-a-district-in-assam-lost-a-forest-gained-a-future-4997615/|access-date=2020-09-20|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2020-01-28|title=Once fighting for Bodoland, 35 men divert their efforts to grow a forest|url=https://india.mongabay.com/2020/01/once-fighting-for-bodoland-35-men-divert-their-efforts-to-grow-a-forest/|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Mongabay-India|language=en-US}}- A forest grown entirely by local JFMC of 35 members with the help of Forest department of Assam. Spread across more than 6 km². With more than 14 lakh plus trees of over 35 varieties. A number of animals, birds and reptiles can also be seen here. Visitors can also stay the night in their Guest house.

Bhairabkunda Tourism Festival

Bhairabkunda Tourism Festival{{Cite web|title=Assam: Bhairabkunda Festival to be held from Jan 16|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/assam-bhairabkunda-festival-to-be-held-from-jan-16/as73249876.cms|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Times of India Travel}}{{Cite web|date=2020-01-14|title=Bhairabkunda festival to start from Jan 16|url=https://www.pratidintime.com/bhairabkunda-festival-to-start-from-jan-16/|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Pratidin Time|language=en-US}} is organised during the month of January every year. The event is organised in the bank of river Dhansiri and Bhairabkunda Tourism Complex. The main objective of this event is to promote tourism in the locality and to expose the vibrant local culture. The main attractions of this events are folk dance and music, traditional cuisines and traditional dresses shows from across the Northeast region as well as from Bhutan. Other activities in the event include elephant and Jeep safari as well.

File:Bhairabkunda.jpg|Dhansiri river in Bhairabkunda

File:Bhairabkunda gate.jpg|Gate at India-Bhutan international border in Bhairabkunda

File:Bhairabkuna picnic.jpg|Bhairabkunda picnic spot

File:Road to gethsemane.jpg|Gethsemane Man-made Forest

File:Ariel View of Gethsemanene Man-made forest.jpg|Aerial View of Gethsemane Man-made Forest

File:Gethsemane forest Road.jpg|Gethsemane Man-made Forest

References

{{reflist}}[http://udalguri.gov.in/bhairabkunda.htm Bhairabkunda Picnic Place]

[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/afforestation-changes-life-and-landscape-how-a-district-in-assam-lost-a-forest-gained-a-future-4997615/ Gethsemane Man-made Forest JFMC] [https://gethsemaneforest.org 1]{{clear-left}}

Bhairabkunda

Geography

Tourist Places

Bhairabkunda Tourism Festival

References

Further reading