Dibru-Saikhowa is one of the world’s 19 biodiversity hotspots. It lies on the floodplains of the Brahmaputra river, at about 118 m above sea level. The park has evergreen forest, bamboo, cane and open grassland. Why go Famous for its…
Chongkham is a peaceful town in the Khamti area. Here a Buddhist temple is called a Chong, and all the Chongs and Buddha statues are built in the Thai style. What to see World Peace Pagoda: on a river island,…
Parshuram Kund is a holy place on the bank of the Lohit river, about 24 km from Tezu. It is also known as “Prabhu Kuthar”. The story It is linked to Lord Parashurama. After following his father’s order, he came…
Namdapha is the largest national park in the Northeast, covering about 1,985 sq km. It is also the 15th Tiger Reserve in India, and a dream place for wildlife lovers and nature lovers. Wildlife Said to be the only place…
Mechuka (also Menchukha) is a small town at about 1,829 m (6,000 ft), with gentle hills, snow peaks and the blue Siyom river (Yargyap Chu). The name comes from Men Chu Kha, “medicinal snow water”. Did you know? Until 2003…
Roing is a pretty town on the Dibang river, at the foot of the Mishmi Hills. It is the only town in an Idu Mishmi area and the gateway to the Lower Dibang Valley. Did you know? The Idu Mishmi…
Dambuk is a small village about 35 km west of Roing, on the way to Pasighat. It makes a lovely day trip if you stay in Roing. Why go Hundreds of acres of orange orchards cover the hill slopes, especially…
Mayodia (also spelled Mayudia) is a quiet hill resort at about 2,100 m (7,000 ft). It is 56 km from Roing, the main town of Lower Dibang Valley. Why go Snow covers the hills in winter, and the views are…
Along (Aalo) is the headquarters of West Siang district, at about 300 m. It is a small, green town with lovely villages, and the usual overnight stop before the long drive to Mechuka (about 8 hours). What to see Pangin…
Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, on the foothills of the Himalayas. It has a pleasant climate. The name comes from Ita Fort (Ita means brick). The Nyishi tribe is the main community. The city became the capital on…
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