On the way to Tawang , situated at height of 8500 ft (distance from Tezpur 180 kms), Bomdila is a picturesque town in the foothills of Himalayas and the headquarter of West Kameng District the land of the Monpa, Sherdukpen, Aka (Hrusso), Miji and Bogun (Khawas) tribes. One can see the brilliant landscape and snow-clad Gorichen ranges of the Himalaya on a clear day. With its apple orchards, Buddhist gomphas and a magnificient view of the Kameng Valley Bomdila can be named as a mini paradise. Bomdila is also an ideal place for nature lovers with several trekking and hiking trails are now opened for the adventure seeker.
Places of interest:
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- Young monks at Bomdila Monastery
Bomdila Monastery: The monastery has been built under the guidance of Dalai Lama. It is a residence of more than 200 Buddhist monks. From the monastery one can have the breathtaking view of the entire Bomdila. The time of pray is in dawn and dusk, attending which, one can have the absolute peace of mind.
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- Chillipam Monastery Rupa
The Chillipam Monastery: Situated 15 Kilometers away from Rupa town, the Chillipam Monastery is famous for the fact that it is the only Indian monastery that has been built exclusively by a Chinese architect. The monastery gains popularity after the new road opens that connect Bomdila to Assam via Kalaktang.
It is a comparatively a new monastery built during 1988-89 and offers a spectacular 270-degree view of its surrounding Himalayan valleys. The monastery houses a school for young lamas, where over 150 disciples reside for a period of nine years to complete their education
The Chillipam Monastery is a double storey structure dotted with carvings and sculptures of elephants, dragons and monkeys. Inside the heavy metal gate is the main prayer hall, with a towering statue of Lord Buddha flanked on the sides by his two disciples right in the centre. A picture of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, along with their religious texts written in the Tibetan language, also adorns the prayer hall. The walls inside are dotted with beautiful paintings that depicts the stories of Buddha and his disciples.
The Chillipam Monastery is a fine example of the magnificent craftsmanship, exquisite wall painting and great combination of colours that are the hallmark of these religious Buddhist structures.
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- Tippi Orchidorium
Tipi Orchid Sanctury and Research Center: An Orchidarium at Tipi (5 kms from Bhalukpong) on the way to Bomdila is the Botanical paradise. About 300 species of orchids can be seen in the flora – glass house. Some of them are rare and endangered species. By the side of the glass house there is an orchid museum too.
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- Nag Temple at Tenga
Nag Mandir: Just before entering the Tenga Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, perched on a small hillock at a vantage point is this temple. The temple is nice and well maintained, and gives a beautiful view of the Tenga valley.
