Key hubs
Roing airport and railway station
- Airport
- Mohanbari, Dibrugarh (DIB) in Assam is the nearest main airport, about 140 to 150 km and roughly four hours by road; Tezu, nearer, has a small airport with limited services
- Railway station
- Tinsukia Junction (TSK) in Assam is the nearest railhead, about 113 km from Roing
- Getting around
- Hire a car or shared jeep; local autos work in town. Distances to sights are 3 to 56 km.
How to reach Roing by air
The nearest main airport is Mohanbari, Dibrugarh (DIB), about 140 to 150 km and roughly four hours by road. Tezu is nearer and has a small airport with limited services; check current flights.
How to reach Roing by train
The nearest railhead is Tinsukia Junction (TSK) in Assam, about 113 km from Roing, with buses and taxis onward.
How to reach Roing by road
Roing connects to Tinsukia in Assam across the Brahmaputra via the Dhola-Sadiya bridge. Dibrugarh and Tinsukia are the usual entry points; a temporary Inner Line Permit is issued at Shantipur checkpost.
Getting around Roing
Hire a car or shared jeep for Sally Lake, Mehao, RIWATCH and Bhismaknagar. Autos work within town. State buses to Anini run on set days.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Roing
- Hire a car and driver; the main sights are 3 to 56 km apart on mountain roads.
- Carry your Inner Line Permit and a copy of your medicines; hospitals are limited.
- Carry water and snacks on every outing; facilities are sparse.
- 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.