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Arunachal Pradesh - Land of Sunrise
Arunachal Pradesh, a northeast Indian state, means the ‘land of the dawn-lit mountains’ by its name. Due to its position as the easternmost state of India, Arunachal Pradesh is also referred as the ‘land of the rising sun’ in the country. Same as the other parts of northeastern India, most of the population residing in the state is of Tibeto-Burman origin.
The gorgeous state shares home borders with the states of Assam and Nagaland in the south, and international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
The natural and cultural beauty of Arunachal Pradesh attracts a lerge number of tourists from all over the world, annually.
Ziro : Known for cultural festivals.
Changlang District : Famous for Namdapha Tiger Project.
Sela Lake : Close to Bomdila, famous for its bamboo bridges overhanging the river.
Malinithan : Lying in Lekhabali, this is a religious place.
Rukhmininagar : Lying close to Roing, this is the site where Rukmini, Lord Krishna's wife according to the Hindu mythology, resided.
Parshuram Kund : Lying in Lohit District, the place is said to be the lake where Parshuram washed away his sins, as per the Hindu Mythology.
Tuting : The place consists of amazing and unexplored picturesque beauty.
Jawaharlal Nehru Museum : Lying in the state capital Itanagar, the museum has become a major tourist destination.
Adventure Spots : There is lots of scope for rafting and trekking in the state after the visitors’ getting permitted by the tourism department.
Wildlife : The wildlife of Arunachal Pradesh possesses the highest diversity of mammals in India with 200+ species. It seconds only Assam in the diversity of birds with 700+.
The gorgeous state shares home borders with the states of Assam and Nagaland in the south, and international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
The natural and cultural beauty of Arunachal Pradesh attracts a lerge number of tourists from all over the world, annually.
How to Reach
- Air: Arunachal Pradesh has its nearest airport AS Lilabari (North Lakhimpur) Tezpur Airport in Assam, which is connected to Kolkata.
- Rail:TIts nearest railway station is Harmuty, just 33 km from Itanagar. North Lakhimpur in Assam is the most convenient railhead.
- Road:The state is well connected by road network.
Best Time to Visit
- Arunachal Pradesh witnesses summers from March to May, with maximum temperature in the foothills at 40°C.
- Monsoon pours the state between May and September, with heavy showers about 2,000 mm to 4,000 mm.
- Winters remain here from October to February, average temperature varying from 15°C to 21°C.
October to April is the best time to visit Arunachal Pradesh when the weather remains cool and pleasant in the region.
Major Attractions in Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang : A gorgeous town known for its Buddhist monastery.Ziro : Known for cultural festivals.
Changlang District : Famous for Namdapha Tiger Project.
Sela Lake : Close to Bomdila, famous for its bamboo bridges overhanging the river.
Malinithan : Lying in Lekhabali, this is a religious place.
Rukhmininagar : Lying close to Roing, this is the site where Rukmini, Lord Krishna's wife according to the Hindu mythology, resided.
Parshuram Kund : Lying in Lohit District, the place is said to be the lake where Parshuram washed away his sins, as per the Hindu Mythology.
Tuting : The place consists of amazing and unexplored picturesque beauty.
Jawaharlal Nehru Museum : Lying in the state capital Itanagar, the museum has become a major tourist destination.
Adventure Spots : There is lots of scope for rafting and trekking in the state after the visitors’ getting permitted by the tourism department.
Wildlife : The wildlife of Arunachal Pradesh possesses the highest diversity of mammals in India with 200+ species. It seconds only Assam in the diversity of birds with 700+.
Fairs and Festivals
- Losar Festival
- Reh Festival
- Ojiyale Festival
- Tamladu Festival
- Khan festival
- Sanken festival
- Mopin Festival
- Mol Festival
Flora and Fauna
Arunachal Pradesh possesses a very rich and vivid flora and fauna. Being a paradise for entomologists and naturalists, the plenty of flora and fauna in the region makes Arunachal Pradesh one of the best eco-tourism destinations in the world. The state possesses over 500 varieties of orchids and also 500 species of medicinal plants. You can also find four major cats including tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard and also rare lesser feline species like the golden cat and marbled cat. The state also houses over 500 bird species of birds, and is equally rich in reptiles.
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