Rupai Siding is a fast developing township situated in the district of Tinsukia in Assam, India. The place is approximately 540 km from the state capital. It was a small village about 50 years ago, which is now the Industrial Township surrounded by numerous Tea gardens and Factories and Other Allied Industries. It is said that it had one of the oldest railway tracks until few years back which was used by the Britishers to transport goods and materials. This railway track connects Dibrugarh to Dangari and runs through Rupai and hence the place is a siding and came to be known as RUPAI SIDING. Beesakopie Tea Factory, the largest tea factory in Asia is very near.
Climate
The average temperature in summer is around while the average winter temperature is around.
Tourist Attractions
Though tourism is a fast developing subject, Rupai Siding had fewer alternatives. Lately the township has developed into its new aura. The Dibru Saikhowa National Park is in its proximity. Wild Horses are frequently sighted and it is a biosphere reserve. The reserve is the abode for many endangered species of flora and fauna. There are many home stays in the tea gardens for the tourists. Old and authentic British built Chang Bungalows. Samdang Golf Course is an 18 Hole course is a heritage site. Often golf tournaments are held and it is sight of overwhelming as lush green meadows surround the tea estate and a tiny river flowing behind.
There are various other Kindergartens and primary schools setup near here. Education is most respected in this part of Assam and hence has also produced many stalwarts.
Connectivity
Rupai is well connected with railway line from Makum to Dangari. Other modes of communication are local buses, Autos, Rickshaws, Share trekkers, share autos, long distancenight buses. The nearest airport is Mohanbari airport near Dibrugarh which is around 60 km. Rupai Siding is on the trijunction of NH 37 and NH 52. The newly constructed Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu over the river Lohit is about 26 km. A survey of 122 km Rupai-Parshuram Kund broad gauge railway line was completed by northeast frontier railways at the initiative of Arunachal Chamber of Commerce and Industries. 227km Murkongselek-Pasighat-Tezu-Rupai line is being undertake as a strategic project.
