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| About Arunachal Pradesh |
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| Arunachal Pradesh, a veritable treasure house of nature, tucked away in the north eastern tip of India , invites you to relax in its picturesque hills and vales encircled on three sides by Bhutan, China and Myanmar. Come to Arunachal Pradesh to revel in nature in its full splendour. Enjoy the salubrious climate and meet its simple and hospitable |
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Participate in the colorful festivals that reflect the ancient faith of several tribes who have been harmoniously living in the cradle of nature since time immemorial. |
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Visit places of worship and pilgrimage such as Parasuram Kund and the 400 year old Buddhist Monastery at Tawang or take a trip to the sites of archeological excavations like Malinithan and Itafort |
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(Itanagar) and Bhismaknagar or simply laze around gazing at the snow- clad mountain peaks and lush green meadows of rare species of flora and fauna. |
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Go angling, boating, rafting, trekking, and visit the wildlife sanctuaries and national parks that dot the state. You could pick and choose from five distinct fields of interest- Cultural, Adventure, Nature, Heritage and Art and Craft.
A part of the eastern Himalaya range and situated in the north eastern tip of India bounded by Myanmar on its east, Bhutan on the west , china on the north and north east, Arunachal Pradesh is:- |
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The largest state in the north east that covers an area of 83,743 sq.km with evergreen forests covering more than 82 percent of the state. |
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Average rainfall of above 3000 mm per year and climate variation from the sub – tropical in the south to Alpine in the north. |
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Inhabited by 26 major tribes and a number of sub-tribes. |
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Thinnest population density in the country with only 13 persons per sq. km. |
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Home to more than 500 varieties of orchids. |
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A Delight for adventure seekers
There are many mountainous trekking routes which are constantly drawing tourists, especially foreigners, for their adventurous endeavours. Rafting on the river Siang is an unforgettable experience. In the early days of geographical exploration the Siang River was referred to as the ‘Missing link’ the unexplored channel that formed the link between the Tsangpo of Tibet and the Brahmaputra of Assam. It is a mighty river turning into Indian Territory at a point near Gelling in Upper Siang district near the indo-china border. In the Tibetan cosmogony it is the horse mouth river with sands of emerald flowing east , and there is a belief that those who drink its water will become as sturdy as horses.
Since Arunachal Pradesh is endowed with thick evergreen forests covering more than 80 percent of its total area and has five major rivers- Kameng, Subansiri , Lohit , Siang and Tirap winding their way through the sylvan hills, it is an ideal place for trekking ,angling ,boating and rafting .The upper reaches offer an ideal landscape for adventure tourism.
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A Treasure Trove of Heritage
Parasuram Kund is a place of great sanctity attracting large numbers of pilgrims from all over India for a dip in the Kund during Makar- Sankranti Mela every year. Here, according to the legend recorded in the Kalika Purana, Parasuram washed away his sins of killing his mother, in the water of Brahma Kund.
Recently the discovery of the World War – II Cemetery in the eastern district of Changlang has led to renewed interest in the famous Still Well Road built by Allied forces linking Ledo in Assam to Kumming in China and was the only road communication that existed during preindependence days. 36 miles of this road lies within India running from Ledo through Changlang district to Pangsau Pass on the Arunachal – Myanmar border . The discovery drew international media attention and attracted historians and archaeologists. The departments of research and tourism are both set to preserve and develop the site as a historical monument and tourist attraction.
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