Arunachal, the land of the rising sun, is the remotest and one of the loveliest regions, yet the largest states in the entire North East. Arunachal shares borderlines with china in the north, Myanmar in the east, Bhutan in the west and the states of Nagaland and Assam in the south. Its fertile lands are watered by 5 major rivers, the River Siang, the mighty Brahmaputra of Assam. Largest of all the North Eastern states (83743 sq km).
Arunachal is blessed by a delightfully climate. Almost 80 % of the state is under forest cover. The first to be kissed by the morning sun, Arunachal is all set to blaze ahead on the tourist trail.
Arunachal is blessed by a delightfully climate. Almost 80 % of the state is under forest cover. The first to be kissed by the morning sun, Arunachal is all set to blaze ahead on the tourist trail.
Recommended Tourist Circuits in Arunachal
Bomdila-Tawang, Itanager, ParasuramKund, Namdapha National park, Roing, Tezu, Yingkiong
A visit to the state can be divided into four distinct parts: the Bomdila-Sela-Tawang region, Itanagar- Ziro- Along- Pasighat, Roing- Anini and Namdapha- Tezu. To visit the Bomdila side one doestn’t have to go to Itanagar.
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| Madhur Lake (Tawang) |
Arunachal is home to 26 major indigenous tribes primarily migrants of Tibeto-Burman stock, who colonised lands in the longitudinal valleys, from the north and the east. Living in the remotest part of the North East these simple, hospitable people are still moored to the traditional lifestyles.
TRIBAL HERITAGE
The gentle sherdukpens are reputed for their folk dances embellished by folk tales and religious themes. Their Yak dance.
The khamtis, Singpos and Tangsas are said to have originally migrated from Thailand and Myanmar and follow himayana Buddhist practices. The Adis, Akas, Apatanis, Mishis, Nyishis, Mijis still follow traditional tribal forms of worship. Their animist practices are linked to the seasonal and agricultural cycles. They also worship Donyi-Polo, the sun and the Moon gods.
LOCAL SPORTS
Arunachal’s indigenous versions of archery (Kekrue), wrestling (Le geh), shot put (Kun truew) such type of games can be witnessed at the local festivals (Nyethidow festival in the month of November and the festival is usually celebrate by the Akas tribe which is also known as Hrusso Aka tribe).
Best Time to visit: From October to May
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| The great Tawang Monastery |
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| During Nyethidow Festival Participating by Hrusso aka Girls |
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Way to Bomdila-Tawang
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| View of Bomdila |
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| Natural Beauty of Bomdila during Snow season starting from the month of December to January |
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| Way to Tawang |
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| View of Dapo |
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Rope bridge (KurungKurme)
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| View of Thrizino |
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Anish Sakrinsow
Anish Sakrinsow
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