Primarily an agrarian district, Karbi Anglong is blessed with numerous rivers. Paddy is the main crop that is cultivated in Karbi Anglong. Tea is another important industry in the district which is mainly covered by dense tropical forest (41.12%). The several ethnic groups like the Karbis, Dimasas, Bodos, and Kukis are self-sufficient in domestic economy. Though the district is mineral-rich, industries have not yet been able much to encash its potential. Karbi Anglong has a population of 8, 13,311 (78 per sq. km) with the sex ratio being 922 females/1000 males, as per 2001 census.
This mesmerizing hill district is lush with its bounty of flora and fauna. Nogaon district bifurcate Karbi Anglong giving it a distinctly different topography in each part. The Hamren sub-division in the west dotted with hills and flowing rivulets complement the eastern paddy lands of Diphu with meandering rivers.
Close proximity to Kaziranga National Park has endowed Karbi Anglong with a varied wildlife and there exists enormous scope for adventure tourism. Tourist can go for trekking to Singhason, the highest peak in the district which stands at 1600m. Para-gliding at Khanduli, rafting down the Kopili River are some of the adventure sports that one can take part in while on a holiday in Karbi Anglong.
The unspoilt beauty is a perfect family getaway throughout the year though October through March is the peak season for tourists. Avoiding the sultry months of June till August, the remaining months in Karbi Anglong are always affectionately welcoming.
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Barpeta Bongaigaon Cachar
Darrang Dhemaji Dhuburi
Dibrugarh Goalpara Golaghat
Hailakandi Jorhat Kamrup
Karbianglong Karimganj Kokrajhar
Lakhimpur Marigaon Nagaon
Nalbari Northcacharhills Sibsagar
Sonitpur Tinsukia
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