Arunachal Pradesh is the state which is situated in the extreme North- East, India. The capital of this State is Itanagar. This state is also known as the “Land of the Dawn”. The mountainous area, the valley, the lakes , the mesmerized greenery makes this place as a piece of Heaven.
Here are some top 10 visiting places in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Tawang
Tawang is a town which is situated in Arunachal Pradesh. It is also situated at an altitude of 3500 meters above sea level. Tawang is naturally endowed with beautiful valleys and mountains. There are many glacier lakes in and around Tawang with Crystal blue waters such as Sela Lake, Sangester Lake and many more. Tourists got attract this place at the time of winter because they can enjoy a very cool temperature with heavy snowfall. Bikers can mainly enjoy the tour of this beautiful place because from Bomdila the distance of Tawang is 183 Kms. Tawang is also known for its 400 years old monastery. It’s a Buddhist Monastery and a prominent pilgrim center among the locals.
2. Roing
It is land of enhancing hills with huge lush green valleys which is situated in the headquarters of Lower Dibang Valley District in Arunachal Pradesh. It is an extreme North-Eastern village of India. The Morning Sunrise where visitors can enjoy the view of its beauty. The tourists easily get attract towards this beautiful place for adventure activities, its calm atmosphere and ancient historical background. The snow peaked mountains, numerous waterfalls, the hospitality of the people and the fun loving natural environment which makes Roing one of the most attractive tourist destination in Arunachal Pradesh. Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Mehao Lake, Sally Lake, Nijomaghat, Rukmini Nati, etc. are some of the exciting places in Roing.
3. Bomdila
It is the headquarters of West Kameng district in the sate of Arunachal Pradesh. It is 37 Km away from the town of Tawang. Bomdila is also known for its scenic beauty with its Buddhist monasteries and apple orchids. It attracts the numerous tourists for its trekking trails. The weather in Bomdila is quite alpine. The major attraction for tourist in Bomdila is Craft Center, Bomdila Monastery, Gonste Garden and many more.
4. Pasighat
It is the headquarters of East Siang district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Pasighat is also known as the Gateway of Arunachal Pradesh which is located along the Siang River valley. It is one of the oldest town in Arunachal Pradesh. The pleasant waterfalls, the fresh water lakes , the lush greenery of the valley attracts the visitors most. The travelers can visit Pasighat via Dibrugarh through “ Dhola Sadiya Bridge”. The visitors can enjoy fishing, rafting, trekking, natural photography etc. The major attraction for tourist in Pasighat is Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary, Kekar Monying, Pangin, Pasighat Buddhist Temple, Bodak Scenic Area and many more.
5. Dirang
Dirang is a small village which is situated in the bank of River Kameng in Arunachal Pradesh. It is 42 km away from Bomdila. It is known as the “Gateway of Tawang”. The hill town with its scenic beauty and the smiling faces of the people makes Dirang as a Paradise also here you will get to known about the tradition and culture of those tribes. . The major attraction for tourist in Dirang is Dirang Dzong, hot water spring, Sangti Valley, Yak Research Centre, and many more.
6. Ziro Valley
It is small town which is situated in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. Ziro is 115 km away from Itanagar. This town is located at an altitude of 1500 m above sea level. Ziro is famous for its Apatani Tribe because women of this tribe used to practice a custom of getting facial tattoos. The best time to visit Ziro is in the month of September where you can enjoy the Ziro Music Festival for 4 consecutive days. The major attraction for tourist in Ziro Valley is Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Hapoli- the center of all the town’s activities, and the Siddheshwarnath Temple , and many more. The natural beauty of this town attract the tourist most as it is been shortlisted as UNESCO World Heritage site.
7. Bumla Pass
It is a Border pass between Tibet’s Cona Country and India’s Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh. It is 37 km away from Tawang and situated at an altitude of 15,200 feet above the sea level. Bumla Pass is one of the four officially agreed BPM(Border Meeting Points) between Indian Army and People Liberation’s Army of China. If any one is fond of Snow that you can visit this place where you can enjoy the blanket like thickness of Snow. To visit this place special permit is required which can be obtained from the Deputy Commissioner of Tawang.
8. Bhalukpong
Bhalukpong is a small town which is situated on the bank of West Kameng river. It is 56 km from Tezpur and it is the entry point of Arunachal Pradesh. The entire town is surrounded by a small valleys with a lush of greenery which attracts the tourist most. This place is also famous for its Archaeological ruins of King Bhaluka. The variety of Orchids at the Tipi Orchidarium is mesmerizing the visitors. The main attraction of tourist is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary, Tipi Orchidarium, Bhalukpong Fort and also you can enjoy the rafting, fishing, tracking and wildlife exploration.
9. Sela Pass
It is an high altitude mountain pass with an elevation of 4170 m which is located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng districts of Arunachal Pradesh. It also connects the two major towns of Buddhist Monastery Tawang and Dirang. This Sela pass attracts the tourist most because the entire place is surrounded by 101 lakes and you can also experience that a piece of heaven on earth. This high altitude Sela lake which is also known as Paradise Lake with fresh blue water makes this lake beauty thrice than other lakes. It is also considered that Sela Pass is one of the most attracting tourist point in Arunachal Pradesh.
10. Tezu
It is a small town with beautiful rivers which is located in the Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh. Tezu is considered as one of the most significant place for visitors because it is a land of many tribes such as Mishmi tribes which is said to be as earliest inhabitants of this land. The major attraction for the tourist that includes wildlife sanctuary, museum, botanical garden, and quaint villages.