Worth Seeing Places in Arunachal Pradesh! One Must Discover the Facts Before Visiting!

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Welcome To Arunachal Pradesh

Popularly known as ‘Land of the Dawn-lit-Mountains’, Arunachal Pradesh is India’s remotest state and the first Indian soil to greet the rising sun. Located on the northeastern tip of India with its borders touching China, Bhutan and Burma (Myanmar), this beautiful land is endowed with dazzling array of flora and fauna that is sure to allure any tourist. More than 500 rare species of Orchids are found in the dense jungles of Arunachal Pradesh. The misty hills, sparkling rivers, gurgling waterfalls add charm to the beauty of this incredible land. Arunachal Pradesh finds its mention in the literature of Kalika Purana and the great Hindu Epic Mahabharata. It is believed to be the Prabhu Mountains of the Puranas.

 

According to a Hindu mythological legend, Arunachal Pradesh was the place where sage Parshuram washed away his sin, sage Vyasa meditated, King Bhishmaka founded his kingdom and Lord Krishna married his consort Rukmini. Ruled by many powerful dynasties and kingdoms, Arunachal Pradesh India is dotted with innumerable historical monuments and archeological remains, which bear testimony to its rich cultural heritage.

The natural beauty of Arunachal Pradesh is truly unparalleled. Often refered to as “the land of the dawnlit mountains” , it's extensive geographical diversity, corresponding climate conditions, and variety of wildlife testifies that it is one of the richest biodiversity and heritage spots.

Top Attractions in Arunachal Pradesh

• Sela Pass. 372. Bodies of Water. 
• Bumla Pass. 191. Hiking Trails. 
• Tawang Buddhist Monastery. 325. Religious Sites.
• Madhuri Lake. 209. Bodies of Water. 
• Nuranang Falls. 160. Waterfalls. 
• Tawang War Memorial. 190. Monuments & Statues. 
• Jaswant Garh. 153. Historic Sites. 
• Pangateng Tso Lake. Bodies of Water.

Description of Some Cities / Places to visit

Tawang

The name Tawang (Tibetan: རྟ་དབང་, Wylie: Rta-dbang) means "horse chosen". It is said to be the biggest Buddhist monastery in the world outside of Lhasa, Tibet. It is a major holy site for Tibetan Buddhists as it was the birthplace of the sixth Dalai Lama.

2. Ziro

Ziro is famous for rare orchids and other flowers like Rhododebdron arboreum (Sanji Apu), Hedychiumellipticum (Pappi Apu), Hedychiumdensiflorum etc. The climate of the area is congenial for cultivation of orchids and varieties of flowers.

3. Namdapha National Park 

Namdapha National Park 

is located at a few kilometre away from Miao amidst misty blue hills along the turbulent Noa-Dihing river lies in the sprawling tropical rain forest. It was declared as Tiger Reserve by the Government in 1983. The beautiful forests possess great biodiversity of Flora and Fauna.

4. Itanagar

Known for its scenic beauty, Buddhist culture and heritage, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar, offers a perfect experience with its inimitable culture and friendly locals.

Itanagar, nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas and bordered by the fertile Brahmaputra river plains, offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. The city boasts a rich legacy of heritage and tribal culture, with attractions such as the 15th century Ita-Fort.

5. Roing

Roing is an area headquarter of Lower Dibang Valley region in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is the last significant township at the north-eastern wilderness of India. Mamuk Lego established the town on 15 August 1948, in the midst of happy festival among a few hundred individuals and govt authorities. He was the solitary political translator of Dibang regions than. Roing is gotten from Adi word which mean cool and reviving. Roing had a populace of 11,389 of which 6,064 are guys while 5,325 are females. Roing has a normal proficiency rate of 88.39%, higher than the national normal of 65.38%: male education is 91.94%, and female proficiency is 84.35%. Populace of Children with age of 0-6 is 1157 which is 10.16 % of aggregate populace of Roing.

Roing is connected with Tinsukia, a noteworthy town of Assam, isolated by the Brahmaputra waterway which is the real course. Amid summer the stream surges which takes a three-hour travel by means of ship vessel which is a significant affair to have. The as of late initiated Dhola-Sadiya connect had made the course to Roing substantially less demanding one. Another course is by means of Tezu-Chowkham-Namsai again interfacing with Tinsukia which is an all season street connect because of the scaffold over Lohit at Parshuram Kund and another at Namsai. The Roing Bazaar is where most occupants purchase and offer supplies and sustenance. The proposed roadway of the Special Accelerated Road Development Program SARDP will go through the bazaar, conceivably expanding clients.

What is required to enter Arunachal Pradesh?

Inner Line Permit (ILP):

For Indian other than native of Arunachal Pradesh, ILP is required for entering into any part of Arunachal Pradesh, ILP is issued by the designated authories of Arunachal Pradesh Government.

How to plan a trip to Arunachal?

10-Day Trip Arunachal Pradesh Itinerary

1. Day 1 – Roadtrip to Bomdila.
2. Day 2 – Visit Bomdila Monastery.
3. Day 3 – Visiting The Upper Gompa and Lower Gompa.
4. Day 4 – Another Day in Bomdila.
5. Day 5 – Bomdila to Tawang.
6. Day 6 – Exploring Tawang.
7. Day 7 – Tawang Continues.
8. Day 8 – Visiting Anni Gompa.

Do and don'ts for visiting Arunachal Pradesh?

Don't smoke, drink alcohol or talk loudly near sacred places.

 

Don't pluck plants or flowers.

 

Don't use Plastic Bags or Plastic Bottles in the forest area as plastic does NOT decay itself & harms the natural environment. 

If you do use plastic kindly don't throw in the forest and carry back.

References

1. Arunachal Pradesh Tourism

2. www.google.com

3. Holidify

4. Tripto

5. Government of India Tourism