Arunachal Pradesh Tourism

A Guide to Explore Arunachal Pradesh

Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh

"Arunachal Pradesh", the Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains is the state at the most eastern point of India. The easternmost village in Arunachal Pradesh, Dong, receives the first sunrays in India, almost an hour before it is dawn in the mainland India. Situated in the ranges and foothills of the great Himalayas, with monasteries at breathtaking heights, cold freezing lakes, high waterfalls, snowy mountains and heart-warming welcomes of the people; the tour of Arunachal Pradesh is a blast for altitude lovers and mountain adventure seekers. With endless amazing destinations within the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang is one of the prime destinations.

Sightseeing in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state in northeast India covering almost one-third of the landmass of the entire North-eastern region. Mostly covered in hilly and mountainous terrains, Arunachal Pradesh offers some of the most breathtaking destinations. Some of these destinations are still in their purest form - which is yet to be touched by the complications of modern and artificial tourism. The state is so large that some parts are yet to be explored. In the course of time, explorers explore new destinations and eventually these destinations surfaces for common tourism. Here is a list of destinations in Arunachal Pradesh which offers some of the best sightseeing experience in Northeast India:

Top 10 Destinations in Arunachal Pradesh

Serial Number	Destination	Worth visiting for
1	Tawang	High altitude mountain passes (Bum La Pass at 15,200 feet and Sela Pass at 13,700 feet) Indo-China border at 15,000 feet Breathtaking landscapes of mountains and lakes throughout the year Snowfalls and snow-clad mountains during winter High altitude lakes (blue in summer and freezed during winter) Age-old Buddhist monasteries Experiencing Himalayan Buddhism and Monpa tribe's culture Reminiscence of 1962 Indo-China War
2	Mechuka	Breathtaking landscapes of mountains and rivers throughout the year Snowfalls and snow-clad mountains during winter Mountain Trekking Interacting with people from Memba tribe and Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh
3	Ziro	Breathtaking landscapes of the valley throughout the year Ziro Music Festival Interacting with people from Apatani tribe, which practices the culture of facial tattoos
4	Dirang	Beautiful landscapes of the valley and river throughout the year Interacting with people from Monpa tribe
5	Bomdila	Beautiful landscapes of mountains throughout the year Interacting with people from Monpa tribe Snowfall during winter
6	Pasighat	Beautiful landscapes of hills and rivers Dambuk Orange Music Festival Mountaineous forest view retreats Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary
7	Roing	Breathtaking landscapes of mountains and rivers Snowfall during winter High altitude mountain pass (Mayodia Pass at 8,700 feet) Dambuk Orange Music Festival
8	Anini	Breathtaking landscapes of mountains and rivers Mountain trekking Seven Lake Trek
9	Dong	Easternmost village of India Witnessing the first sunrise of India Beautiful landscapes of valley Mountain trekking
10	Namdapha National Park	Jungle trekking Experiencing Himalayan rainforest

Disclaimer: This list is a compilation of the tourism destinations accessible through vehicles. The list is NOT sorted or ordered by any parameter (including beauty of that place - Beauty is subjective, and it lies in the eyes of the viewer). Each of these places have their own beauty and offers unique and pleasant sights during different time of the year.

Lohit River (Roing)

Mechuka

Tawang

Ziro

Frequently Asked Questions on Arunachal Pradesh (FAQs)

Are there any national parks in Arunachal Pradesh?

Yes, there are two national parks in Arunachal Pradesh. They are:

Mouling National Park
Namdapha National Park

Which is the easternmost village in India?

Dong (near Wallong) in Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost village in India.

How many tribes are there in Arunachal Pradesh?

There are 26 major tribes and nearly 100 sub-tribes in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which tribes in Arunachal Pradesh practices the facial tattoos?

The Apatani tribe from Ziro practices the facial tattoos.

Arunachal Pradesh