Key hubs
Namdapha airport and railway station
- Airport
- Dibrugarh (Mohanbari, DIB) in Assam; the district site gives about 156 km to Miao, then a further forest road to Deban
- Railway station
- Tinsukia Junction (TSK) for long-distance trains; Margherita (MXA) is the nearer passenger station, about 65 km from Miao per the district site
- Getting around
- Hire a cab from Dibrugarh, Tinsukia or Margherita; buses run to Miao but not beyond. Beyond Deban the park is on foot.
How to reach Namdapha by air
The nearest airport is Dibrugarh (Mohanbari, DIB) in Assam, about 156 km from Miao according to the district website. Allow roughly 5 to 7 hours by road to Miao or Deban, depending on traffic and road conditions.
How to reach Namdapha by train
Tinsukia Junction (TSK) is the main long-distance railhead, about 115 km from Miao per the district site. Margherita (MXA) is the nearer passenger station at about 65 km.
How to reach Namdapha by road
From Assam the route runs through Tinsukia, Margherita and Ledo to Miao, then a forest road of roughly 22 to 26 km to Deban. Daily buses run to Miao from Dibrugarh, but not on to Deban.
Getting around Namdapha
Hire a cab for the last stretch from Miao to Deban, and agree the vehicle in advance. Beyond Deban the park is walked, with a ferry across the Noa-Dihing in high water. An Inner Line Permit is needed for Arunachal.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Namdapha
- Plan for a long rough road. The drive from Dibrugarh to Miao is about 156 to 160 km by the district website, and Deban is a further forest road away, so break the journey if you can.
- Carry regular medicines, a basic first-aid kit and spare glasses. Medical help is limited beyond Miao.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.