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Dihing Kinar Bangali: Buddhist monastery in Assam
Dihing Kinar Bangali monastery
Emphatically not to be missed while you're in the state of Assam is a visit to Dihing Kinar Bangali, also known as Nam Phake village, - easily managed as a day-trip from Dibrugarh.
Set in the midst of a picturesque landscape, Nam Phake village near Naharkatia in the Dibrugarh district of the state is home to the Namphake monastery, one of the oldest and most venerated Buddhist monasteries of the region.
Established in 1850, the monastery boasts a library that is a treasure trove of hundreds of manuscripts. A few of the manuscripts called Lik-Kham are of pure gold.
Located along the banks of the Buridehing river, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, Nam Phake village is home to the Mongolian tribes known as Phakials or Tai-Phakes who arrived in Assam in 1850 from the Hukawang Valley of Myanmar and are a branch of the Tai-Ahom race that ruled Assam for six centuries. Assam is home to some nine Tai-phake villages. The inhabitants of these villages are Buddhists and speak a dialect similar to the language in Thailand.
How to reach Nam Phake
Air: The nearest airport to Nam Phake is at Dibrugarh which is about 60 km away from the place Dibrugarh airport is contented by flights with Guwahati and Kolkata.
Rail: The nearest railway station to Nam Phake is Naharkatia which is connected with Kolkata and Chennai. However, Dibrugarh is the major railway station which is 66 km from Naharkatia which is 6 km from Nam Phake.
Road: Nam Phake is well connected by a good network of roads with all major cities and places India.
Best Time to Visit Nam Phake
The climate of Nam Phake remains pleasant all round the year. Hence it can be visited anytime. However you should visit the place from October to March which is the best time to visit Nam Phake.
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