Arunachal

Arunachal Pradesh, a veritable treasure house of nature, tucked away in the North Eastern tip of India, invites you to relax in its picturesque bills and dates. The largest state in India's north-east is encircled from three sides by Bhutan, China and Myanmar. It stretches from snow-capped mountains in the north to the plains of the Brahmaputra valley in the south. The terrain is mostly mountainous with the Himalayan range along the northern borders criss- crossed with ranges running north-south.

These divide the state into five river vatteys: the Kameng, the Subansiri, the Siang, the Lohit and the Tirap. All the rivers are fed by snow from the Himalayas and countless rivers and rivulets. The mightiest of these rivers is Siang, called the Tsangpo in Tibet, which becomes the Brahmaputra after it is joined by the Dibang and the lohit in the plains of Assam. Come to Arunachal Pradesh to revel in nature in its full splendour.

Enjoy the satubrious climate and meet its simple and hospitable people. Witness the glorious heritage of arts and crafts in the Land where the first dawn breaks in India before any other state. For a tourist the options are varied, each more tempting than the other. You could for instance :

1. Participate in the colourful festivals that reflect the ancient faith of several tribes who have been harmoniously living in the cradle of  nature since time immemorial.


2. Visit places of worship and pilgrimage such as Parasuramkund and the 400 year-old-Buddhist monastery at Tawang. Or take a trip to the sites of archeological excavations like Matinithan and Itanagar. Or simply gaze at the snow-clad mountain peaks and lush green meadows resplendent with thousands of rare species of flora and fauna.


3. Go angling, boating, rafting, trekking and hiking in the numerous lakes, rivers, mountains, witdtife sanctuaries and national parks that dot the state.

You could pick and choose from four distinct fields of interests- cultural, adventure, nature and heritage.