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Akashiganga in the East
Siang district is believed to be associated
with the legend of Parvati narrated in the
8th century Kalika Purana. Parvati is believed
to have been cut into pieces and her head
fell somewhere near Akashiganga. The place
provides a magnificent bird's eye view of
the Brahmaputra glimmering far below. |
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Situated
at Likabali, headquarters of sub-division
of West Siang dist.
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| Best
season to visit |
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October
to April |
| Languages
spoken |
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Adi,
Hindi, Assamese and English.
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| How
to reach there |
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By
bus and car from Silapathar |
| Entry
& exit point |
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Silapathar |
| Nearest
Railway Station |
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Silapathar
by Arunachal Express from New Bangaigoan |
| Nearest
Airport |
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Lilabari
( by Vayudoot ) |
| Where
to stay |
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Inspection
Bungalow |
| Reservation
Authority |
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Sub-divisional
Officer Likabali Forest, Inspection
Bungalow |
| What
to see |
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Ruins
of a big temple belonging to 14th -
15th century have been excavated here.
The ruins include sculptures of India
and Airavata, Surya, NandiBuil, Akshi-Ganga
water falls, 5 km. away from Malinithan
where people take a bath to wash away
sins. |
| Ideal
for |
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Trekking and hiking |
| Clothing |
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Woollens in winter and cottons in summer |
Situated
at Likabali, headquarters of sub-division
of west Siang district. Places to see here
are the ruins of a big temple belonging
to the 14th -15th century which has been
excavated here. The ruins include valuable
sculptures of Indra and Airavata, Surya
and Nandi Bull. Beautifully designed and
decorated basement of a temple, divine images,
icon of dieties, animal motifs and floral
designs, carved columns and panels have
been unearthed. The place is associated
with the legend of Lord Krishna.
It is believed that on the way to Dwarka
from Bhismakanagar, Krishna and Rukmini
were resting here and they were offered
the choicest flowers by Parvati. Krishna
was all praise for Parvati and addressed
her as Malini-Mistress of Garland, since
then the place has been known as Malinithan.
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Headquarters
of Miao Sub-Division
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| Best
season to visit |
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October
to April |
| Languages
spoken |
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Tangsa,
Singpho, Tutsa, Hindi, Assamese and
English
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| How
to reach there |
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By
Jeep,Bus and Gypsy from Margherita,
Assam |
| Entry
& exit point |
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Margherita |
| Nearest
Railway Station |
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Margherita
by local passenger train from Tinisukia |
| Nearest
Airport |
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Dibrugarh |
| Where
to stay |
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Inspection
Bungalow |
| Reservation
Authority |
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Extra
Assistant Commissioner, Miao Tourist
Lodge |
| What
to see |
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Mini
Zoo, Tibetan refugee settlement area,
where colourful woollen carpets of various
designs are produced. Oil drilling at
Kharsang, Plywood, Veneer mill and Namdapha
National Park, a few kilometresaway
from Miao. |
| Ideal
for |
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Trekking, hiking and angling in the
river Nao-dihing |
| Clothing |
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Woollens in winter and cottons in summer |
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Capital
of Arunachal Pradesh, which also includes
Naharlagun
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| Best
season to visit |
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Round
the year |
| Languages
spoken |
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Nishi,
Aptani, Adi, Hindi, Assamese and English
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How
to reach :
By Road |
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From
Guwahati, daily (day & night) bus services
are available (429kms). One travels mostly
on NH 52 to reach Itanagar, 429kms away.
Direct buses to Itanagar are also available
from Shillong (482kms), Tezpur and other places
in Assam like Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia
and Nagaon.
Within Arunachal Pradesh bus services are
available from Itanagar/Naharlagun. |
| Helicopter
services |
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The Arunachal Pradesh Helicopter Services
between Guwahati and Naharlagun. Helicopter
services have also been introduced connecting
many other centers within Arunachal Pradesh.
Service available are: Mohanbari - Naharlagun
- Mohanbari; Mohanbari - Khonsa -Changlang
- Mohanbari; Mohanbari - Nafsai; Tezpur -
Nafasi - Tezu; Tezu - Roing - Tezu; Naharlagun
- Ziro - Naharlagan; Ziro - Daporijo - Ziro;
Mohanbari - Pasighat - Mohanbari; Pasighat
- Along - Pasighat; Dambuk - Roing - Dambuk.
For
operational details, please contact:
Asstt. Director, Civil Aviation, Naharlagun,
Phone No: +91 - 360 2245261/ 2243262 or
the nearest Tourist Information office of
Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
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| Entry
& exit point |
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Banderdewa |
| Nearest
Railway Station |
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Harmutty
in Assam(33 kms from Itanagar) |
| Nearest
Airport |
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Tezpur
( by Indian Airlines ) and Lilabari ( by Vayudoot
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| Where
to stay |
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Circuit
House and many other privately run hotels |
| Reservation
Authority |
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Deputy
Commissioner, Papumpare Dt. Yupia
Ph: +91 - 360 - 2284900 (O)
Chief Engineer, Zone, PWD, Itanagar
Ph :+91 - 360 - 2212427 (O)
Youth Hostel, Naharlagun
Reservation : Director of Public Instruction
Ph : +91 - 360- 2244350 (O) |
| What
to see |
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Itafort, Buddhist Monastery, Jawaharlal Nehru
Memorial Museum, Emporium,Ganga Lake (Gyakar
Sinyi) where boating facilities are available,
the Zoo, Craft Centre at Naharlagun, Polo
Park at Naharlagun
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| Ideal
for |
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Trekking, hiking, boating and canoeing on
the Ganga Lake and angling on the river Dikrong
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| Festivals |
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Nyokum on February 26, Mopin on April 5 and
6, Dree on July 5, Solung on September 1 and
2.
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| Clothing |
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Woollens in winter and cottons in summer |
A modern settlement built
in the vicinity of the ruins of a medieval capital.
The capital of Arunachal Pradesh, it is a beautiful
historic city, also known as 'the Land of the
Dawnlit Mountains'. It is located to the east
of Tawang and has been identified with Mayapur,
a city of the 14th or 15th century A.D.
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It
is well connected by air, rail and road.
The nearest airport is Lilabari in Assam,
57 kms from Naharlagun and 67 kms from Itanagar.
Nearest Railway Station is at Harmuti in
Assam, 23 kms from Naharlagun and 33 kms
from Itanagar. Itanagar is also connected
by daily Bus services from Guwahati which
is 429 kms.
Itafort
is a historical fort situated at the heart
of the capital complex in Papum Pare District.
It is a fort of irregular shape, built mainly
with bricks. Total brick work is of 16,200
cubic mtr. length. There are three gates
on three sides viz; Eastern, Western, and
Southern which is said to be built by Ahoms.
It is estimated that more than 80 lakhs
of bricks, 45 cubic meters of stone and
46,300 mandays were required to build the
fort.
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Itanagar
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Besides
this, other places of interest are the Buddhist
Monastry, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Museum, Emporium,
Ganga Lake where boating facilities are available,
the Zoo, Craft Centre at Naharlagun, Polo Park at
Naharlagun.
Cars are available on hire. Three wheelers are also
available at Naharlagun.
Ideal for trekking, hiking, boating and canoeing
on the River Ganga and angling on the River Dikrong.
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Headquarters
of Lower Subansiri District
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| Best
season to visit |
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April
to November |
| Languages
spoken |
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Aptani,
Nishi, Hindi, Assamese and English
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| How
to reach there |
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By
bus from Itanagar /Naharlagun
and from North Lakhimpur |
| Entry
& exit point |
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Kimin |
| Nearest
Railway Station |
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North
Lakhimpur - by Arunachal Express
from New Bangaigoan |
| Nearest
Airport |
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Tezpur
( by Indian Airlines ) and Lilabari
( by Vayudoot ) |
| Where
to stay |
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Circuit
House, Inspection Bungalow |
| Reservation
Authority |
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Deputy
Commissioner
Ziro: Ph:+91 - 3788-224255, 224325
(O) |
| What
to see |
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Tarin
Fish Farm ( a high altitude fish
farm ), Pine Bamboo groves, villages,
indigenous method of rice cultivation,
craft centre |
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for |
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Trekking and hiking |
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Nyokum on Feb, 26, Dree on July
5 |
| Clothing |
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Woollens in winter and cottons
in summer |
Situated
at an altitude of 5000ft., a beautiful
plateau and district headquarter of
Lower Subansiri District. It is famous
for Paddy-cum-pisciculture cultivation
which has attracted many tourists
from different corners of the country.
A place worth seeing.
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Headquarters
of Upper Subansiri district and is situated
on the right bank of River Subansiri. Places
of interest are the local villages in and
around and a beautiful cave a few kilometres
away.
The best season to visit is from October
to April. Recommended clothing is woollen
in winter and cotton in summer. Ideal for
trekking and angling on River Subansiri.
The
nearest airport is Lilabari(Tezpur) and
the nearest railway station is North Lakhimpur
and Silapathar. Can also be reached by bus
from Itanagar via Ziro and from Likabali
in west Siang district.
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Headquarters
of Tawang District
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| Best
season to visit |
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April
to October |
| Languages
spoken |
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Monpa,
Hindi, English |
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to reach there |
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By
bus from Bomdila which is about
180 kms and takes about 10 hrs |
| Entry
& exit point |
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Bhalukpong |
| Nearest
Railway Station |
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Rangapara
- by Arunachal Express from New
Bongaigaon |
| Nearest
Airport |
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Tezpur
(345 kms from Tawang) |
| Where
to stay |
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Tourist
Lodge - 03794 222359
Govt. Circuit House cum Inspection
Bungalow and other privately run
hotels |
| Reservation
Authority |
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Office
of the District Tourism Officer,
Tawang
Ph. 03794 - 222359 (O) |
| What
to see |
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400 year old famous Buddhist Monastery
locally called Gompa, PT.TSO lake,
Sangester lake, Gorsham Chorten
about 700 years old, Nuranang
falls, Singsar Ani Gompa(a nunnery
still being runs by nuns), Craft
Centre producing very fine woolen
carpets of colourful designs and
marks etc.
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| Ideal
for |
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Trekking and Hiking |
| Festivals |
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Lossar in February/March. Date
to be fixed in consultation with
Buddhist Calender. |
| Clothing |
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Heavy woollens in winter and light
woollens in summer |
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the land of the Monpa tribes and a major
centre of the Mahayana Buddhist is the
headquarters of Tawang district. The
township stands on the spur of a hill
over 12,000 ft. above the sea level.
Tawang is famous for its 400 years old
Buddhist Monastery locally called Gompa
which is the largest of it's kind in
India and controls 17 Gompas in the
region. This legendary 17th century
monastery is the fountainhead of spiritual
life of the followers of the Gellupa
sect of the Mahayana school of Buddhism.
The Tawang Monastery is associated with
the famous Torgva festival which is
held in the eleventh Monpa month called
the Dawa Chukchipah(i.e Dec-Jan as per
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Head-Priest
of Tawang
Monpa
Tribe |
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The Tibetan
influence here is unmistakable, with
the elaborately painted wooden windows
and other motifs. Prayer flags flutter
in the breeze outside. The most imposing
part of the monastery is the three
storied assembly hall which houses
the temple and the 8 mtr. high gilded
statue of Lord Buddha.
A must visit is the craft centre which
produces very fine woollen carpets
of colourful designs and masks.
On
the way to Tawang lies the World's
Second highest motorable pass, the
Sela Pass at 14,000 feet which runs
through a small ridge and along a
placid lake called the Paradise lake,
in India.
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The
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Sub-divisional
headquarters in West Kameng
District, situated between Bomdila
and Tawang
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| Best
season to visit |
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April
to October |
| Languages
spoken |
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Monpa,
Hindi, Assamese, English |
| How
to reach there |
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By
bus from Bomdila |
| Entry
& exit point |
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Bhalukpong |
| Nearest
Railway Station |
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Rangapara
- by Arunachal Express from New
Bongaigaon |
| Nearest
Airport |
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Tezpur |
| Where
to stay |
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Govt.
Inspection Bungalow and Anchal
Lodge |
| Tourist
Information Centre |
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Office
of the District Tourism Officer,
Bomdila
Ph: +91 - 3782- 222049 (O) |
| What
to see |
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Hot
Springs, Yak Research and Breeding
Centre, Sheep Breeding farm |
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the sub-divisional headquaters in West
Kameng district, situated between Bomdila
and Tawang.
Of interest are Apple and Kiwi orchards,
National Yak Research and Breeding Centre
at Nigmadung, Sheep breeding farm, Sangti
Valley(9kms from Dirang)which Siberian
black necked storks visit during winter
and hot springsa few kilometres from
Dirang where people go for a holy dip
to wash away sins and diseases.
Recommended clothing is heavy woollen
in winter and light woollen in inclement
weather and cotton in summer.
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Headquarters
of West Kameng District
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| Best
season to visit |
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April
to October |
| Languages
spoken |
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Monpa,
Sherdukpen, Miji, Aka, Hindi,
Assamese and English |
| How
to reach there |
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By
bus or car from Tezpur |
| Entry
& exit point |
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Bhalukpong |
| Nearest
Railway Station |
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Rangapara
- by Arunachal Express from New
Bongaigaon |
| Nearest
Airport |
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Tezpur
(165 kms from Bomdila) |
| Accommodation |
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Tourist
lodge - +91 - 3782 222049 and
privately run hotels |
| Tourist
Information Centre |
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Office
of the District Tourism Officer,
Bomdila
Ph: +91 - 3782- 222049 (O) |
| What
to see |
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Craft
Centre, producing very fine carpets
of colourful designs and marks
and Buddhist monasteries. |
| Ideal
for |
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Trekking and Hiking |
| Festivals |
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Lossar in consultation with Buddhist
Calender, Khan in February and
Nyethidow in March. |
| Clothing |
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Heavy woollens in winter and light
woollens in summer |
The
headquarters of West Kameng district
is situated at a height of 8,500 ft.
Offers spectacular panoramic views of
Himalayan landscapes and snow clad mountains.
This area has had strong Tibetan and
Buddhist influences over many centuries
and hence there are many Buddhist monasteries
called 'Gompas' here.
There is a craft centre here which produces
very fine carpets of colourful designs
and masks. Other places of interest
here are apple orchards and the Ethnographic
Museum. Bomdila also offers a bird's
eye view of Kangto and Gorichen peaks(the
highest peaks of the state) amidst the
Himalayan landscape and snow clad ranges.
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