Itanagar Hill Station - It Is A Land Of Dawn Lit Hills

ITANAGAR HILL STATION

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PAPUM PARE

Indian tourist place ItaNagar is our next destination. This Capital city of Arunachal Pradesh (AP) is an enthralling city that fascinates you with charming attitude. ItaNagar is covered with snow peaks in north east side. The Himalayan hills are easily viewable from the city and river Brahmaputra is flowing through the city in south direction. This famous Indian tourist place is full of exciting places. Citizens of ItaNagar are music lovers so voyagers are going to enjoy the musical environment in the city. Experts call this city as land of dawn lit hills. 

The unique magnificence and splendor of the state of Arunachal Pradesh and its exquisite capital, Itanagar is a joy to visit. The warmth of the music loving populace and the amicable weather throughout the year are other reasons that attract tourists in hordes towards this quiet state. Itanagar, the ‘Land of Dawn lit Mountains’ is divided into two parts, the other is known as Naharlagun. A warm but pleasant climate prevails in Itanagar all through the year

Earlier tourism in Arunachal Pradesh was limited, though the state is open now for the visitors. The issue with the Arunachal government was the pollution created by the travelers. However, for city welfare the gateways are open now and voyagers can reach the different parts of AP at any occasion. Languages spoken in the region are English, Hindi, Aptani, Assamese, Adi and Nishi. 

Some Of The Important Places In Itanagar:

Ita Fort: ItaNagar is popular for Ita fort and the city name is derived from the fort as well. To reach such spot travelers have to go into right direction from the central part of capital complex of Papum Pare region. Its construction was done during the ruling period of Ahom Empire. 

Nehru Museum: next place to visit in town is Jawaharlal Museum operated by AP Government. To learn historical events of the town its better place to reach. This place will entertain you about the woodcarvings, creations, musical instruments, textiles types and handicrafts products created at such period. 

Ganga Lake: Also known as Gyakar Sinyi is another tourist spot of ItaNagar. This elegant and uncluttered pond is identification of the town. Gyakar Lake is able to attract visitors and its natural beauty is attracting voyagers throughout the year. 

ItaNagar Wildlife Sanctuary: national park of ItaNagar is major attraction for travelers. This wildlife is favorite place for biologists. There are lots of trees and flora that balance the place perfectly. 

Namdapa National Park: A park popular for wild cat is our next attraction of ItaNagar. View of snow bound Himalaya ranges from this park is special to watch. 

Buddha Temple: a holy place with some magical effect is another travelers spot. A shrine sacred by Dalai Lama located imposing hills is favorite place of ItaNagar. 

Rupa: A beautiful hill town known as Rupa located close to Tenga River is best spot. Its scenic charm and the meeting point of river Tenga is wonderful. 

Tipi: a peak known as Tipi is last but not least spot of ItaNagar. This snowed peak is having deep valleys with diverse types of Orchids. 

Ziro: ItaNagar is not only the capital of AP but it is also the political hub for the state. Ziro is closer hill area reputed for amazing views of valleys. Its located few Kms away from ItaNagar so travelers must visit the Ziro. 

People can enjoy adventure sports like trekking, paragliding, skiing, etc. in ItaNagar. 

By Air

The nearest airport to Itanagar is located at Lilabari in Assam, which is nearly 67 km away from Itanagar. This airport is well connected by flights from Guwahati. Pawan Hans provides helicopter facility between Itanagar and Guwahati, thrice a week.

By Train 

Harmuti in Assam is the nearest railhead, which is nearly 52 km away from Itanagar. Taxi services from the railway station to Itanagar charges around Rs 500 – 600. Harmuti is well connected with North East railway stations.

By Bus

Overnight super express buses connect Itanagar with Guwahati, which takes about 12 hours. Arunachal State Transport buses connect Itanagar with other North East cities in India.

Mechuka Valley – It Has A Very Old Buddhist Monastery For The Major Tourist Lure

MECHUKA VALLEY

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WEST SIANG

Mechuka also known as Menchukha is a small town nestled 6,000 feet (1,829 m) above sea level in the Mechuka Valley in West Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh, India.The name Men-chu-kha means medicinal water of snow where men is medicine, chu is water and kha is snow though kha also means mouth. The popular name for Menchukha is Mechukha.

Menchukha is situated in a forested valley, surrounded by pine trees and thornbushes. The river Yargyapchu flows in the valley of Menchukha. Mechuka is 180 kilometres northwest of Along and is only 29 kilometres away from Indo-Tibet border. The nearest airport is Lilabari Airport in Assam.

Mechuka Valley is home to the people of the Memba, Ramo, Bokar and Libo tribes. The local population is primarily Memba, a Tibeto-mongloid Ethnic Group.People of this place are believers of Buddhism, Donyi-Poloism, Christianity and speak Memba, Adi, Hindi and English. Mechuka is known for both its religious and historical significance. The 400-year old Samten Yongcha monastery of Mahayana Buddhist sect is a contemporary of the much-revered Tawang Monastery.

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. Numerous ancient statues can also be found here. Accommodations are available at Tourist lodges and Inspection Bungalow and a few hotels are also coming up to meet the increasing influx of tourists from the country and abroad. The people of Ramo (Adi) tribe have resided in the Mechuka valley since time immemorial in the periphery of Mechukha valley in the villages of Gapo, Pauk, Padusa, Lipusi, Hiri, Purying, Rapum, Charung, Rego and Karte.

There are no flights directly into Arunachal. But it’s most convenient to fly from Kolkata to any of these cities in Assam -- Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat or Tezpur. (We flew into Dibrugarh.) 

To enter Arunachal, the Brahmaputra will have to be crossed – by a bridge at Tezpur and Guwahati or by ferry at other points. From Bogibeel Ghat near Dibrugarh, you can take the bhudbhutti (engine boat) or freighter or the snazzier car ferry, which is much more. The latter also does not operate so frequently.

10 Nights And 11 Days Tour At A.P. For Rafting And Angling With Mesmerizing Experience

Angling and Rafting 

in 

Arunachal Pradesh

 

Duration: 11 Days/10 Nights

Places Covered: Delhi - Guwahati - Bhalukpong - Itanagar - Pasighat - Panging - Yembung - Oyanghat - Dibrugarh - Kolkata – Delh

Arunachal Pradesh is the largest North-East state, wrapped in elaborated trellis of natural tracks. Angling and Rafting in Arunachal Pradesh has its own exclusive perfectly mesmerizing experience. This River Rafting and Travel Package will route from Delhi -Guwahati - Bhalukpong - Itanagar - Pasighat - Panging - Yembung - Pasighat - Oyanghat - Dibrugarh - Gauhati - Kolkata - Delhi unveiling some enchanting peep into the isolated and scarcely populated state of Arunachal Pradesh. The tour shall be a adventure and action-packed 10 Nights and 11 Days Tour.

Day 01 - Arrive Delhi

Arrive at the Capital City of India - Delhi, here our representative shall escort you to the hotel. Drive towards the hotel enjoying sightseeing of New Delhi and some prominent buildings that you will come across. This includes India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan. Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day 02: Delhi – Guwahati

Early morning depart towards the Delhi Airport to board flight to Guwahati. At arrival, you shall be guided to the hotel, later leave for a half-day excursion around the city. The Kamakhaya temple, Umananda Temple and Zoological Garden are among the few tourist attraction in the city. Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day 03: Guwahati – Bhalukpong

After breakfast drive to Bhalukpong, it has versatile option, ideal for anglers, Hikers and Rafters. The Best time to visit Bhalukpong is from Oct- May. Check in into the forest IB / Tourist hut / Tented accommodation near the angling spot.

Day 04-05: Bhalukpong

Early morning, preparing for an enthralling angling experience, the angling expert will brief you before starting angling at Bhalukpong, Tipi, Sessa (15 km stretch), later enjoy shore bank fishing. Following day explore the Pakhui wildlife sanctuary and visit the Tipi Orchidarium near riverbanks of Bharali, this Orchidarium shelters more than 500 varieties of Orchids. Overnight will be spent in the tented accommodations.

Day 06: Bhalikpong – Itanagar

After breakfast drive towards Itanagar. At arrival, check in to the hotel, later we shall depart for sightseeing of the city. We shall visit the Ita Fort, Gyakar Sinyi, Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, and Ganaga Lake. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Day 07: Itanagar – Pasighat

The seventh day of the Tour will start with a drive Pasighat that is also known as the Gateway of Arunachal Pradesh. Here the main attraction is the Daying Erring Wild Life Sanctuary located on an island. Cruise through river Siang by boat to reach this sanctuary and explore the nature by capturing the variety of migratory birds like Cranes, Wild Ducks, Storks, Water Fowls, and Hornbills in, Deers, Wild Elephants, Buffaloes and smaller predators in your cameras.

Day 08 - Pasighat - Panging- Yembung

Early in the morning drive to Boleng - Panging, a place where the Blue waters of River Siom meets the Green water of River Siang blending into a spectacular view. Enjoy rafting fishing till Yembung. Overnight stay will be at Yembung.

Day 9 - Yembung - Pasighat - Oyanghat - Dibrugarh 

Early in the morning drive to Pasighat, Oyanghat. Cross the River Brahamputra by ferry ride to reach Dibrugarh. There are several tea plantations in Dibrugarh and has rightly earned the Sobriquet as the Tea City of India. At arrival check in into hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10 - Dibrugarh - Gauhati – Kolkata

After breakfast transfer to the airport to board flight to Kolkata. On arrival, check in to the hotel. The afternoon shall be spare for sightseeing tour that will include a visit to Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, and Fort William. Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Day 11 Kolkata- Delhi

Early morning, board flight to DELHI, and at arrival leave for your onward journey, back home.

Please visit - Delhi Tourism

Sela Pass – You Can Enjoy The Paradise View Of Snowed Place Throughout The Year

SELA PASS MOUNTAIN

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TAWANG

Sela Pass, also known as Se La, is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4,170 m (13,700 ft) above the sea level, located in Tawang District of Arunachal Pradesh state of India. Sela pass is a high altitude mountain pass that connects the Buddhist city of Tawang with the rest of the country. 

Sela Pass is amongst the most frequented tourist destination in the whole of Arunachal Pradesh. It owns the credit of being the only high-altitude mountain pass in the world that is motorable. This is the only way to gain access to Tawang by road.

The road's winding design, providing stunning panoramic views, is very curvy and fun for a leisurely ride, so it pays to take it slow. It connects the Buddhist city of Tawang Town to Tezpur and Guwahati and is the main road connecting Tawang with the rest of India.

The views from Sela Pass are spectacular. If you venture to this place in winter, you will have before you a stunning view of snow-clad Sela Pass. You will find Paradise Lake on your way to Sela Pass. The lake, for the most part would be frozen during winter. The sunrays kissing the mountain top give you a different version of the mountain. Summer or winter, you are sure to love the experience. Sela Pass is rightly called the ‘Heaven on earth’.

This place is snowed in most of the year and offers excellent and heavenly views all year round. This part of the Eastern Himalayan range is pretty special for the Buddhists as it is believed that about 101 lakes exist in and around Sela pass and each of these lakes has a huge religious significance for the Buddhist community. 

The pass has hardly any vegetation and is usually snow covered to some extent all through the year.Very close to the Pass is the beautiful Sela Lake (sometimes called Paradise Lake because of its beauty), which could be fully or partially frozen if you come in extreme winters. Some small rivers also flow out of the lake and during grazing season, you could see a lot of yaks grazing around the lake too.

You can start from Guwahati, which is well connected by rail, road and air with the rest of India. You can either hire a cab from there, or take state transport buses to Bomdila or Diring and then share or hire a cab/jeep etc.

If you are going to/coming from Kazinranga National Park side, you can travel via Tezpur and Bhalukpong, another beautiful place. You will still rejoin the main route before Bomdila, close to Rupa.

Mehao Lake – It Has Natural Clear Water And Only The Place For Photographer’s Excitement

MEHAO LAKE

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LOWER DIBANG VALLEY

Mehao Lake is situated 14 kms away from Roing in Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary. Situated at an altitude of 3000 feet, Mehao Lake is a photographer’s delight. Set amidst dense green forest with beautiful flowers and plants, the 4 sq km water body sans fish attracts wild ducks in great numbers.

Geologists claim that this lake is Oligotrophic as there is no fish in the lake. Boating facilities are available here. You could go trekking in the forest that has not seen too many footprints of humankind. You are sure to be thrilled by your experience. Mehao Lake attracts tourists from all over, as its serene atmosphere spell bounds visitors.

Its periphery is about 4.8 km and one needs full one day to explore its surrounding. Mehao Lake can be reached only on foot and there is no other option as one needs to pass through the dense jungle of the wildlife sanctuary.

Starting from Roing first it is needed to cross Deoani River on foot and then traversing it for almost one hour only to enter in the jungle of more or less hilly for another one hour. Hard work and toil starts after crossing another water flow coming out of the lake, as it is nearly for another 4-6 hours of trekking at 50 -80 degrees inclination.

Sometimes it needs to be climbed, sometimes it needs to be pulled up, sometimes it needs to slipped down....oh its full of testing one's "come on" attitude. Shouts of joy naturally comes out as the lake gets visible with clouds in its lap!

Mehao lake is an upland lake situated at an altitude of 1640 mtr above Mean Sea Level with GPS co-ordinates N 28°08'51.87" & E 95°56'39.47".  It resembles a bowl on the hill top on Google Earth. It is an oligotrophic (low nutrient) lake and the water of the lake is crystal clear.

However, there is no road connectivity to the Lake as any kind of developmental activities that leads to deforestation is prohibited in the area without prior clearance/approval from the Wildlife Department. To make full survey or thorough view of the Lake one has to go fully prepared with light beddings and materials for one night halt as there is no provision for lodging in the vicinity.   

Clebration Of The Agricultural Way Of Life For The Apatanis-Dree Festival

DREE FESTIVAL

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ARUNACHALA PRADESH

The Apatanis observe a series of agriculture rites and festival by sacrificing domestic fowls, animals and eggs in different times, starting from the sowing to the harvesting periods for ensuring of bumper yield of crops in the year such as Dree, Tamu, Metri, Chandii and Yahung etc.

 Chandii Tamu rite is performed during the sowing period, Dree during every growing periods of crops and Yahung just before the harvest.

 The literary meaning of 'Dree' is one who borrows or purchases food grains from others in order to meet out the shortage by addition to one's old and new stock of food grains.

The Dree Festival of Arunachal Pradesh is an agricultural festival celebrated by the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. The Dree Festival is the biggest festival of the Apatanis and celebrated with zest marked by sacrificial offerings and prayers.

The Dree Festival of Arunachal Pradesh is celebrated on July 5 with the pre-celebration rituals starting from the evening of July 4 every year. The main and the biggest celebration of this festival happens at Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh.

 During the Dree Festival prayers are offered to please the 4 Gods – Tamu, Harniang, Metii, and Danyi to bring in a bountiful harvest season. Fowls, eggs, and animals are sacrificed during this festival as part of the rituals.

The festival is marked by grand ritual and community feasts served with delicious rice/millet beer. Traditional songs and dances are also displayed as part of the Dree celebrations. The day long festival is also an occasion where womenfolk brew wine and visit homes of their relatives and present them the wine as a symbol of love and affection.

The Dree Festival of Arunachal Pradesh is a celebration of the agricultural way of life for the Apatanis.

MOPIN FESTIVAL

Mopin Festival

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Arunachala Pradesh

Mopin is the harvest festival of the hospitable Galo tribe, focused on the worship of goddess Mopin. It's celebrated to drive away evil spirits, and for acquiring prosperity and wealth. An indigenous folk dance called Popir, performed by young women, is a highlight of the festival. Traditional rice wine (apong), prepared by Galo women, is also served

The Mopin festival plays an important role in the cultural scenario of Galo Adi Tribes. Tribal people dazzle in their traditional costumes and organize the amazing 'popir dance', greatly performed by the female folk. With positioning themselves in a circular queue, they create the roaring sound of their rhythmic steps. One group assemble themselves and chant the sweet words of Ja-Jin-Ja and Baryi folk song, while the following participants complements their song with dancing. Tribal folks don themselves in white clothes and elaborate head gears. Their dangling multi-colored beaded ornaments glitz according to their foot-steps and the sparking sun-rays

The Adi Gallongs in the Along-Basar-Bame area celebrate Mopin festival in the first five days of April. Mopin is thought to bring wealth and prosperity to the households as well as to the village. It is also believed to drive away the evil shadow and to receive the blessing of God for universal happiness. The Adi Gallong villages come alive with the dancing and chanting of their rhythmic songs made livelier by smearing rice powder on each other’s face.

·         April 5, 2016.

·         East Siang and West Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Festivities take place on a grand scale at Mopin Ground, Naharlagun, near capital city Itanagar

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16 DISTRICTS OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

ARUNACHALA PRADESH

Arunachal Pradesh is one of the twenty-nine states of the Republic of India.   Located in northern india  it holds the most north-eastern position among the 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,Burma  in the east and chinna  in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Most of Arunachal Pradesh is covered by the Himalayas.  The land is mostly mountainous with the Himalayan ranges running north south. These divide the state into five river valleys: the Kameng, the Subansiri, the Siang, the Lohit and the Tirap. All these 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

DISTRICTS OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

1. Anjaw
2. Changalang
3. Dibang Valley
4. East Kameng
5. East Siang
6. Kurung kumey
7. Lohit
8. Lower Dibang Valley
9. Lower Subansiri
10. Papum pare
11. Tawang
12. Tirap
13. Upper siang
14. Upper subansiri
15. West kamang
16. West siang