Places of Interest in Arunachal Pradesh
NAMDAPA NATIONAL PARK
Located in the Changlang district, Namdapa is famous for its wild life sanctury, which has been declared as a national park. It is situated a few kms away from Miao. many different of species of animals and birds including some rare ones are found here. The predators include the tiger, leopard, the rare snow leopard and clouded leopard in the higher reaches of the hills. The Red Panda is also found here. The white winged wood duck a rare and endangered species, has been shelter in the park. A number of primate species such as Assamese macaque, pig-tailed macaque and the distinctive hoolock gibbon, Hornbills, and jungle fowl are found here as well. The greater part of the forests still lie untapped due to its denseness.
MOULING NATIONAL PARK
Mouling National Park is spread over an area of 483 Sq. Km and is situated in Upper Siang District under Jenging sub-division. Many types of plant species, wild animals and birds are found in large numbers. Clouded Bear and deer is also found here.
TAWANG THE PARADISE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH
this district spreads across an area of approximately 2085 sq. km. and is bordered by Tibet in the North, Bhutan in the South-West and Sela ranges separate West Kameng district in the East. TAWANG is said to have derived its name from some bearings on surroundings, But people's interpretation is that the name TAWANG was given by Mera Lama in the 17th century. The inhabitants of the districts are mostly Monpa tribes except Shyo village which is dominated by people of Tibetian origin. The Monpas belong to Mongoloid stock. They are well built, fair in complexion. Their houses are built with stones and timbers. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry are the fundamental means of the Monpas occupation.Tawang Monastery is a very important symbol of Religious and Social element of the people of these place. This Monastery is also known as the "GALDEN NAMGYEL LHATSE". It is one of the most largest Lamaseries of Mahayana sect in Asia. Lamseries comprise of several sections ranging near about four hundred years, devoted to Love, Learning and Purity of love.
"LOSAR" and "TORGYA" are the two main festivals of of the Monpas. These festivals are held once annually the LOSAR being celebrated at the commencement of the new year. “Torgya" is celebrated at the premises of the Tawang Monastery with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm.
The beauty of Tawang is enhanced by the presence of many lakes in the district. One being the beautiful Pankang Teng Tso (P.T. Tso ) lake which is situated at a distance of 17 kms from the town. Other lakes of natural beauty are the Sangetser lake and the Bangachang lake.
PARASURAM KUNDA
Parasuram kunda is the District Headquarters of Lohit district. It lies 13 miles north-east of Tezu. It is a town gradually developing in all spheres of life. It is a town which gained popularity for its scenic beauty and it being a pilgrimage site. every year during Parasuram mela Thousand of pilgrims visit this place from all parts of India which is held in the month of January.
BOMDILA
Bomdila is a beautiful small town situated at a height of about 8000 ft. above the sea level from where one can see the brilliant landscape and snow-clad mountains of the Himalayan Range. Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district. It has a lot of attractions for the tourists with its cool climate, Apple orchards, snow-capped Himalayan peaks and Buddhist Gompas. In Bomdila the Buddhist monastery is an important tourist attraction. Apart from this the tourists can also get a first hand experience of the local version of Himalayan Buddhist life. The Orchid conservation sanctuaries located at Sessa and Dirang are other places of interest in this area. The Dirang Valley and Sela pass are other sightseeings worth visiting on the way to Tawang.
DIRANG
It is situated at an Altitude of 1497m / 4910ft and lies at a Distance of 45 km from Bomdila. The places of tourist attraction in Dirang are .The Regional Apple Nursery, Yak Research Centre, Kiwi Farm, Angling, , Gonpa, Dirang Jong (Fort) and the hot water springs.
SELA PASS
An ideal place for ice skating in the winter months Sela pass is situated at an altitude of is 4114m / 13494 ft. it is famous for the cenic beauty and the high altitude lakes which get covered with a thick coat of ice during the winter months. This provides an opportunity for skating.
BHALUKPONG
It is situated at an altitude of 213m / 699 ft from sea level. It lies at a distance of 40 km. from Tezpur. The places of interest in Bhalukpong are the Cane House, River rafting, Angling, Wild Life, Burn Rice (Dizling) and also has many picnic spots and view points.
TIPPI
this is a town which is covered in fog most of the year. It lies at a distance of 4 kms from Bhalukpong. The main attractions here are the Waterfalls, Resin Factory (Nafra Chemicals)& Citronella Factory, The Orchid center and Bottling Plant.
NECHIPHU (Zero Point)
This place is famous for providing opportunities like Paragliding and also for its view points. Its altitude is 1708m / 5602 ft.
JAMIRI
Fishing, Picnic spots, Megalithic stone& Rock climbing are the main attractions. It lies at a distance of 67 KM from Bhalukpong. RUPA: (Simmering Silver Valley )- Rupa lies at an altitude of 1408m / 4618 ft. the main attractions here are Views of natural Valley, Angling, Gompa & the Wild life sanctuary (Near Singchung). There are also caves, some, as locals believe, has the wish fulfilling powers. For those who prefer sight-seeing, there are caves, some, as locals believe, has the wish fulfilling powers. The Rupa gompa (temple) was constructed immediately after completion of Tawang monastery is over three century old. Head for magnificent new Nyingma Sect Gompa at a distance of 15 km, then go for Firang water fall.
SHERGAON
Angling, Fish Farm, Apple Orchard, View of natural valley & rockclimbing are the main attractions in Shergaon. It lies at an altitude of 1954m / 6409 ft and is about 60 km from Bomdila. MORSHING- Morshing is famous for The Lhagayala Gompa which is one of the oldest Gompas in the region. It was built in the 7th Century AD. From here one can get to see the breathtaking views of the valley which is abundant in natural beauty. It lies at a distance of 87 km from Bomdila.
TENZINGANG
The Gyuto Monastery, The Tantric University and the Carpet Industries are the main attractions in this place. From Bomdila it takes 80 kms to reach here.
BHISMAKNAGAR
The Archaeological ruins of Bhismaknagar are the main attraction here. It is located in Dibang Valley district and is considered a sacred heritage of the Idu Mishmis.
MALINITHAN (HERITAGE OF ARUNACHAL)
Malinithan is a temple site belonging to 14 -15 century, which now lies in ruins. It is situated at the foot of the Siang hills under the Likabali Sub-Division of West Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh. Due to extensive excavation from 1968 and ending 1971 it unearthed ruins of the temple and valuable scriptures. The excavated portions show beautifully designed and decorated basement of a temple with images and icons of deities, floral designs, carved columns and panels etc. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is built on the classical tradition of Orissa. According to ancient scriptures and legend the story goes that Lord Krishna carried away Rukmini, the daughter of King Bhismaka on the eve of her marriage with Shishupal. Krishna and Rukmini were welcomed here by Parvati with garlands. Parvati thus acquired the name Malini and the place got its name Malinithan.
AKASHIGANGA
It is a place situated 12 Km from Malinithan in West Siang District. It is said that Lord Shankar roamed in the sky with the dead body of Parvati (Sati) and was unable to come over the loss. To bring him out of attachment with the dead body Lord Vishnu using his 'Sudarshan Chakra' cut the body into pieces. During this one of the body pieces fell in this area and since then the place came to be known as Akashi Ganga and is considered as a sacred place. There is a temple near the road. From there one has to go down 100 meters down through a spiral path, where a sparkling object can be seen in the 'Kund' but on going more down the object is invisible. Devotees take bath in this kund. The place also provides a magnificent bird's eye view of the Brahmaputra river glimmering far below.
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