[Phone code: 0374]

Tinsukia, a major transport junction in the Northeast, is convenient for visiting the nearby Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and the small Borajan Reserve Forest. Borajan Reserve Forest, 5 km away, is a small (½ sq km) patch offorest which is home to five species ofprimate (Hoolock gibbon, capped langur, slow loris, stump tailed macaque and common macaque) but are not easy to spot. Best to visit by car (see Mr Eunush Au below).

Sleeping and eating In D-E Highway, AT Rd, T336383, F335455, 500 m from New Tinsukia station. 20 rooms, some a/c, vegetarian restaurant, modern. Recommended. Jyoti, Rangagora Rd,T333245, F332608. 20 rathergrubby rooms, some a/c (Rs 275-500), hot water, restaurant. F President, Station Rd, T20789. 32 rooms, vegetarian restaurant, TV, basic, noisy. New Leafat HatelHighway. Cheap vegetarian restaurant. Best in town. Cakes & Bakes, oppo¬site Hoteliyari. Burgers, pizzas and excellent cakes, good value.

Transport Train: The 2 stations are 3 km apart. Junction, being run down, has F Retiring Rooms and very basic vegetarian refreshments. New Tinsukia has most of the long distance trains. Buses ASIC stand on AT Rd; private busesfrom top end ofRangagora Rd. Toiorhat, Rs 75.

Directory Communications Sygma Systems, near Railway Overbridge, AT Rd. Travel agent Classic Travels AT Rd, T7861 25. A Wildlife Information Centre is planned on Rangagora Rd.