In far northeastern corner of India lies Arunachal Pradesh, the Wild East of Indian tourism. Within its borders, snow-capped Himalayas encircle pristine golden valleys, 24 unique tribes are scattered throughout its demanding, but photogenic, terrain plus a staggering five hundred species of orchid – are found in its glacial terrain, alpine meadows and subtropical rainforests. It is the Shangri La of the northeastern states.
Arunachal Pradesh is home to unexplored passes, picturesque mountains, remarkable monasteries, peaceful lakes, and many more. Arunachal Pradesh is one of the Seven Sisters of India and is located on the Northeastern tip of India.
Arunachal Pradesh tribal culture is huge with over 26 major tribes and further sub-tribes that date back to the beginning of mankind.
The wide variety of altitudinal and climatic conditions have given rise to different forest types which create corresponding natural shelter, food etc. to varieties of wildlife. It is perhaps the only state which harbors four major cats i.e. tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard and also rare lesser feline species like the Golden cat and marbled cat.
Arunachal Pradesh, as a tourist destination, is the least experienced state in India. Not many have gone ahead and explored the beautiful state. One main reason is that this state needs special permission to enter. This is one of the pulling factors that not many people are visiting here. But once you experience the beauty of Arunachal Pradesh, you will fall in love with it. It will keep you spellbound the whole time you are there. So here are a few tourist places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh.
Traveling to Arunachal Pradesh you should visit the Namdapha National Park, Tawang, Mechukha, Tezu and catpitl- Itanagar.
Tawang
Tawang is one of the most visited places in Arunachal Pradesh and is loved for its beauty and culture. Tawang is the high altitude town located on the lap of the mighty Himalayas. This place is the paradise of mountain lovers as this place is at 10000 feet altitude.
This picturesque town is full of tourist attractions like high altitude passes, monasteries, stunning lakes and many more. Among the most important places to visit in Tawang, it is home to the largest monastery in India and also the Tawang war memorial. The name Tawang means Horse Chosen. It is said to be the biggest Buddhist monastery in the world outside of Lhasa, Tibet. It is a major holy site for Tibetan Buddhists as it was the birthplace of the sixth Dalai Lama. Home to hundreds of monks, the monastery is the best place to learn all about Buddhism.
Tawang is also home to many glacial lakes including Sangetser and Sela which boast of crystal blue waters. The place is an ideal vacation spot for those who wish to take a break and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Namdapha National Park
Namdapha National Park is the largest protected area and the third largest national park in India. If you love adventure and wildlife, you should definitely visit this place for a memorable experience. You will find towering mountains, dense jungle, a lot of water bodies and an extensive range of wildlife species and also find many Red Pandas here.
As there are many different vegetation zones, the park is home to a great diversity of mammal species. Four big cat species occurre in the park: snow leopards, clouded leopards, common leopards and tigers. Other large predators are dholes, wolves, and Asiatic black bears. Smaller carnivores include red panda, red fox, yellow-throated marten and many more.
The activities that can be enjoyed at Namdapha are wildlife and landscape photography, boat ride, jungle camping, jungle safari, and much more.
Mechukha
Situated on the Northeastern Himalayan range, Mechukha is one of the lesser explored tourism destinations in the country. With cascading waterfalls and crystal clear water running on stony river beds, the exclusivity of this valley holds out a promise of serenity.
Menchukha literally translates to “Medicinal Water of Snow” where where men is medicine, chu is water and kha is snow though kha also means mouth.
Mechuka is rapidly becoming a popular tourist destination in Arunachal Pradesh due to its scenic beauty, exotic tribes, gentle hills and snow-capped mountains and River Siyom (locally known as Yargyap Chu). The Siom River, which flows through Mechuka also provides a breathtaking view in the valley. The major tourist attraction here is a 400-year-old Buddhist Monastery, which is located at a hilltop in the westernmost part of Mechuka.
Sela Pass
Sela Pass is a place beyond imagination. Sitting at an elevation of 13,700 ft above the ground level, Sela Pass is a beautiful mountain pass. Sela Pass is considered sacred by Buddhists and is believed to have a total of 101 lakes surrounding it. This fame of the pass is the Sela lake.
The speciality about this lake is that the lake will freeze during the winter season which is a visual spectacle. This place is a paradise to the nature lovers and quite picture-worthy.
During the ride through this pass you will get the glimpse of the mighty snow-clad Eastern Himalayas and this ride will surely leave you spellbound.
You will be able to see the clad of Himalayas while you are riding through this pass.
Tezu
One of the most significant places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, Tezu is a hotspot for tourism in the state.
This tiny little jewel of Arunachal also has a reputation to captivate adventure lovers; blessed with virgin forests and beautiful rivers, one has a matchless opportunity here to indulge into whole lot of adventure activities like river rafting, camping, angling and fishing. Wildlife treasures in Tezu are also noteworthy and provide for an exhilarating time to all wildlife freaks and bird watchers.
One of the most popular places in Tezu is the Glow lake near the snow-capped mountains. This town will give you the dual experience of both nature and culture. It will make you feel so comforted and the ambience this town gives out is just perfect. This place is easily one of the best places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh.
So, make sure you visit Tezu for a marvellous experience.
Itanagar
Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh and is loved for its festivals, rich flora & fauna, educational centres, and archaeological sites. Places like Ita Fort, Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum, Ganga Lake, Biological Park Itanagar, Indira Gandhi Park, etc. attract many tourists throughout the year.
Itanagar and surrounding regions are excellent places to participate in adventure sports. Apart from angling and rafting, trekking is an extremely popular activity around the city.
With plenty of stunning landscapes and tourist attractions, Itanagar is definitely a must-visit place in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Arunachal Pradesh is one of the 29 states of India holding the most north-eastern position among the other states in the north-east region of India. Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and China in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state.
Arunachal Pradesh is well connected by Air, Indian Railyways and Road.
– By Air: The nearest airport is Lilabari (North Lakhimpur) Tezpur Airport in Assam, which is connected to Kolkata. Few low cost airlines and full service carriers operate regular flights to these airports from all prime cities of India.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Harmuty, which is only 33 km from Itanagar. North Lakhimpur in Assam is the most convenient railhead.
By Road: At a distance of 10 km from Itanagar is the Naharlagun bus station. The excellent network of roads links Naharlagun with other important places like Shillong, Guwahati, Ziro, North Lakhimpur and Bomdila.
The climate and charm of Arunachal Pradesh are appealing throughout the year, every season has got its own uniqueness to attract the tourists. But, if you are looking for the best time, you should travel between October and April which are the winter and spring months. These months showcase the beauty of misty valleys, snowy mountains and many more.
Visiting Arunachal Pradesh you will need to apply for a permit. There are two types of permits to travel in Arunachal Pradesh.
1. Protected Area Permit (PAP) 2. Inner Line Permit (ILP)
3. Protected Area Permit (PAP) Protected Area Permit is required for foreign tourists. This permit is valid for 30 days and costs 3,550 INR.
4. Inner Line Permit (ILP) Inner Line Permit is required for Indian citizens. This permit is valid for 7 days and costs 100 INR. Also, you can apply for an Inner Line Permit in online and get it on the same day which costs 4,000 INR.
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