NC Hills Autonomous Council to Organise ‘Dima Hasao Ethnic Festival 2026’ to Promote Tourism

 Haflong, July 7: With tourist footfall steadily increasing in Dima Hasao, the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) has announced the organisation of the Dima Hasao Ethnic Festival 2026 to showcase the district's rich cultural heritage and further promote tourism.

The announcement was made by Chairman , Tourist department Joshringdao Phonglo during a press conference held in Haflong on Tuesday.

Phonglo said Dima Hasao has emerged as one of Assam's most popular tourist destinations, attracting visitors from across the state as well as different parts of the country. A large number of tourists from Tripura have also been visiting the district in recent weeks. Owing to the surge in tourist arrivals, hotels, homestays and other accommodation facilities in Haflong are currently operating at near full capacity.

He stated that the festival aims to introduce tourists to the traditions, customs, folk culture, indigenous cuisine and handicrafts of the various ethnic communities residing in Dima Hasao.

According to the schedule, the festival will be held at Haflong Lake on July 10 and 11, at the "I Love Dima Hasao" tourist spot in Jatinga on July 17 and 18, at Shankh Golf Course in Umrangso on July 24 and 25, and at the tourist destination popularly known as "Mini Pahalgam" in Jatinga on July 31 and August 1.

The festival will feature stalls offering traditional ethnic cuisine, indigenous handloom and textile products, exhibitions by Self Help Groups (SHGs), handicrafts, and colourful cultural performances by different ethnic communities.

Phonglo expressed confidence that the festival would provide a platform to showcase Dima Hasao's diverse cultural heritage to visitors from across the country and abroad while giving a significant boost to the district's tourism sector.