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Arunachal Pradesh tourism package

Known as the ‘Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains’, Arunachal Pradesh attracts tourists from across the globe to experience its picturesque beauty. Situated in the foothills of Himalayas, it holds the distinction of being the northeasternmost state of the country.

Not only is it one of the most glorious and beautiful states but it is also the largest of the North-eastern states. Arunachal Pradesh shares its borders with Nagaland to the south, Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and it is separated from China in the north by the disputed McMahon Line.

Arunachal Pradesh tourism package include some of the eye-soothing places like Bomdila Monastery, Apple Orchards, Dirang Valley and Tawang.

Famously known as the ‘nature’s treasure trove’, tourism in Arunachal Pradesh is dictated by tours across enchanting valleys, sparkling rivers, romantic peaks, and breathtaking districts. The state has a lot to offer to someone looking for a calm, relaxing, and beautiful getaway.

The capital of the state is Itanagar BUT Guwahati (Assam) is considered to be the best option for those flying to Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Pradesh Tourism Must Do’s

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Dirang

This is an impressively picturesque valley situated between Tawang and Bomdila. Dirang, a town situated in the valley, has excellent weather, which allows for an amazing stay.

Bomdila Monastery

Tawang

With its scenic beauty Tawang captivates you with Countless numbers of orchids, streams, waterfalls, and hot springs that surround the town. Torgya, widely known as Tawang-Torgya, it is an annual festival usually held in Tawang Monastery This festival is celebrated to combat the evil spirits and bring peace and joy to humans and crops.

Bomdila Monastery

Ziro

is listed as in the Unesco World Heritage Site Tentative List of India. It is renowned for its pine-clad gentle hills around it. Ziro is the birthplace of a tribe of Apatani.

ZIRO Apatani tribal women

Bomdila Monastery

It is situated in the West Kameng district, near the Tipi Orchid Research Center. This location is considered holy by the adherents of Mahayana Buddhism. The Buddha temple in the monastery receives large numbers of pilgrims.

Bomdila Monastery

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Ziro Festival

The Ziro Festival is well known for being one of the largest outdoor festivals. At the end of September, it’s the best time to travel to Ziro as it showcases some of the amazing musical talents from North-east India.

Ziro Music Festival

Miao

is situated in a area where it gets one of north-east India’s highest rainfalls. The traditional tribal houses are wooden huts, with unusual bamboo sticks as a base. They create an even platform of bamboo sticks and on top, they build bamboo huts. This height also defends them from animal and insect attacks.

Miao

Namdapha national park

is the home to four species of the big cat family: Leopards, Tigers, Clouded Leopards, and Snow Leopards. The unusual Namdapha Giant Flying Squirrel can only be found at this site.

Namdapha NP

Itanagar

Itanagar’s climate is genuinely good. As one enters the area, one is awed by the beauty of the evergreen tropical rainforests that reach the temperate Himalayan jungles.

Itanagar

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Pasighat

To nature lovers, Pasighat is regarded as pure heaven. That makes this spot a must- is the rare combination of calm and adventure.

Pasighat

Along arunachal pradesh

Along serves as West Siang district headquarters in Arunachal Pradesh. Lying near numerous tiny villages. Among the most beautiful offbeat places to visit, Mechuka Valley can be visited from Along, to which it is well connected by road.

Along

Anini

The importance of Anini grew during the Second World War, when supplies and troops in Assam needed to be sent to China via the Ledo Road. In 1947 Anini, like the rest of India, became a member of the Union of India. The Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary, founded in 1992, is located just north of Anini. The region is very mountainous and, in this region, snowfall is common. It is protected by the Arunachal Pradesh Department of Environment and Forests. The altitude ranges from an absolute 1800 meter low to the 5000-meter Kalaii Kala peak. The forest rest house and a hiking trail are some facilities you may find. The sanctuary Dibang Wildlife is abundant in wildlife.

Anini

Mechuka

is the least visited location in Arunachal Pradesh where not many visitors have paved their way. If you want to discover the wild, unexplored destination you’ve come to the right spot.

Mechuka

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Tezu

Tezu, the Lohit district headquarters, is another must-visit tourist spot in Arunachal Pradesh. Well connected by road from Tinsukia, this is a picturesque countryside property. Hillocks undulating, gushing blue water and rocky mountains make this an perfect getaway.

Tezu

Golden Pagoda Namsai

Kongmu Kham at Tengapani, located on the banks of River Teang, is a sight to behold. Built in the Thai / Burmese theme, the splendid golden pagoda sits majestically in a stunning landscaped garden surrounded by lush greenery, and exudes harmony and serenity. A beautiful gold statue of Buddha is housed inside the golden pagoda, which is modelled on the Nalanda archive kala Buddha.

Golden Pagoda Namsai

Mayodia

Mayudia (56 km from Roing) is a scenic hill resort situated at an altitude of about 8000 ft amid lofty hills, lush green forests and spectacular landscapes offering a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and the countryside. The location wears its own tranquility and the view of snow-capped mountains brings serenity to its surroundings. The ascending drive from Roing to Mayudia along the road’s winding twelve-necked point (Baro Golai) offers a feeling of both adventure and close encounter with nature.

Mayodia

Tuting

If you’re an avid adventure lover and want to explore Nature God’s peaceful and unspoiled property, Tuting in Arunachal is an ideal place for you. More trodden trekking tracks, beautiful meadows, extreme rate of rafting guarantee adrenaline rush. Take the Yingkiong-Tuting-Tsitapuri trail or the Yingkiong-Tuting-Devakota trail if you want to indulge in more trekking. Along the route of these trails there are multiple shrines which will provide an insight into the religious significance of the area. Siang River is the perfect place to do water rafting.

Tuting

Must Do’s

Kaziranga

Kaziranga National Park is located in parts of Golaghat, Nagaon and Sonitpur districts of Assam (INDIA). It is not only the homeland of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, but also provides shelter to a variety of wild lives.

Majuli

Majuli is a lush green environment-friendly, pristine and pollution free fresh water island in the river Brahmaputra, just 20 km from the Jorhat city.

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Jorhat Tea Gardens

Tea plantation is the main agricultural activity of the city which also takes shape of a tourist attraction given its simple natural charm.

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Nameri

Nameri National Park located in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, is a destination for bird watching enthusiasts and home to more than 370 species of birds.

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Culture & Traditions

The state of Arunachal Pradesh is truly varied comprising of 26 different tribes including sub-tribes. Some of them include Adi, Galo, Aka, Apatani, Nyishi, Tagins, Bori, Bokar, and more. Each of these tribes have their own unique set of traditions and customs that are worth experiencing.

The residents of the state have their own personal religion that highly revolve around nature with the sun and the moon being the presiding deities of the major tribes who follow the Donyi-Polo religion. 30% of the population of the state practices Christianity while certain smaller communities have traditionally been Hindu. Other than that, Tibetan Buddhism to happens to be one of the dominant religions in the districts of West Kameng, Tawang and regions adjacent to Tibet. Near the Burmese border, Theravada Buddhism is the central faith. The other tribes are basically followers of ancient beliefs with animal worship being quite prominent amongst them.

Festivals

Some of the most grandly celebrated festivals in Arunachal Pradesh are:

Losar Festival which is celebrated on New Year’s Day. It’s one of the major festivals celebrated by the Monapa tribe. If you do visit around that time, you’ll experience the celebration with Buddhist scriptures being read and lit butter lamps lit in almost all houses and the campuses along with masked dances and special prayer sessions at monasteries.

Torgya, also known as Tawang-Torgya, is an annual festival that is held mainly in Tawang Monastery This festival is celebrated to drive away the evil spirits and bring peace and joy to humans and crops. A ceremonial monastic dance called chham is held in cham-lang, in the courtyard of the Tawang Monastery, by typically attired monks during the festival.

Nyokum Festival celebrated by the Nyishi community where the head priest performs rituals and prayers that are offered to the spirit to bring peace, harmony, and prosperity to the community. Traditional dance and traditional art forms are performed during the festival.

Solung Festival and Mopin Festival are of the Adi tribe with Solung being the main festival. It is celebrated for a week where Solung Puja is performed to the Goddesses of wealth. The purpose is to reap a rich harvest after sowing of seeds and transplantation of paddy plants. The Mopin festival has the Popir dance and is celebrated for wealth, peace, prosperity, wisdom and gets rid of natural calamities, diseases and effects of evil spirits.

Dree Festival is celebrated by the Apatani tribe to appease the Gods so that famine could be avoided. Traditional songs and dances are performed at the festival.

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Cuisine

The cuisine of the state depends on its tribes and its regions. Rice is their staple food along with fish, meat and green vegetables. Another delicacy is lettuce prepared with boiling green chillies, coriander, and ginger.

The people of Monpa tribe enjoy their traditional dish called Thupka. Apang or rice beer prepared by fermented rice and millet is a popular beverage taken in Arunachal Pradesh. Among snacks, Boiled rice cakes wrapped in leaves is highly preferred. Momo and boiled rice cakes are also a few dishes in snack category taken by the people. The food preparation method differs among the people accordingly.

Best time to travel

When it comes to weather, Northeast India is extremely diverse. So, it doesn’t matter what time of the year it is, the wonderful land of Arunachal Pradesh will have something for you to experience. This can be better decided depending on the interests of the travelers.

However, it is advised to visit Arunachal Pradesh is during the months of October-April. October to April can be considered the best time to visit Arunachal Pradesh. Since it is located on a high altitude, it has pleasant weather throughout the year. Although it is best to avoid the daytime heat of summers (between April and June).due to the rocky terrain, landslides become common during monsoon and also most of the tourist attractions remain closed between June and September. hence travel during this time is not recommended.

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Arunachal Pradesh travel guide

Arunachal Pradesh is full of beautiful rivers, lakes, and hills. This state lies in the North-eastern part of India and comes in the list of dream destinations of many travellers. With our affordable Arunachal tour packages, you can make this dream come true.

Arunachal Pradesh is the eastern-most state of India. The southern boundary of the state is shared with Assam. It also shares its northern border with China, and Bhutan shares the western border. We will provide you with a detailed travel guide for your Arunachal Pradesh tourist package.

If you want to enjoy an opportunity for adventure sports, then an Arunachal Pradesh package tour is the best choice for you. Due to so much diversity in the traditions and cultures, you can enjoy several festivals and events celebrated in the state by choosing our Arunachal tour packages.

Top places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh

We will guide you with all the information about popular attractions included in the Arunachal tour packages and other necessities. Top places that a traveller must visit during his Arunachal Pradesh tourist package –

Tawang

Tawang is famous for its scenic beauty, and you will love the view of this place. This place is renowned for its Buddhist monasteries. Tawang is also home to many lakes, which include the Sela and Sangester Lake. Many people also meditate at Takstang Gompa as mountains and trees surround this place.

Ziro Valley

You can also enjoy unparalleled trekking experiences in the Ziro Valley through our Arunachal Pradesh tourism packages. The food and cuisine of Ziro are a must-try for every traveller. Ziro music festival is also very famous among tourists. The festival aims to promote the zero-plastic policy, and everything is prepared with the help of bamboo sticks. The Siddeshwarnath temple of Ziro Valley is also a very famous tourist attraction.

Namdapha National Park

It is the third-largest national park in India. The park is home to many wildlife species such as Snow Leopard, Clouded Leopard, and Red Panda. Our Arunachal tour packages will give you an opportunity to enjoy photography, boat rides, and jungle safari in this park.

Dirang

Dirang is a small town in Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal tour packages will help you learn about the tribe’s traditions and cultures of the tribe that lives in this town. The town has many breathtaking valleys and hot water springs.

Pasighat

Pasighat is named the “Gateway of Arunachal Pradesh” and is the oldest town in Arunachal Pradesh. The majestic Brahmaputra River flows from this place. An Arunachal Pradesh package tour will allow you to enjoy river rafting, trekking, and boating. This place will make your trip more memorable.

Itanagar

Through our Arunachal tour packages, you will be able to explore the architectural grandeur in the state’s capital city, Itanagar. Itanagar is famous for its festivals and educational sites. Itanagar’s popular tourist attractions are Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum, Ganga Lake, Indira Gandhi Park, etc. Overall, Arunachal Pradesh is a great place to spend your holidays.

Along

Along is famous for its scenic beauty. The place has many lush green valleys and Orange orchards. The town is home to many tribes and communities. It is one of the best places that you cannot miss to visit.

Top things to do in Arunachal Pradesh

Among the travel destinations included in our Arunachal Pradesh tourism packages, Tawang is the top travel destination of the state due to its landscapes and Buddhist Monasteries. Arunachal tour packages will allow you to find many plants and animals in this state that you haven’t seen before. The biosphere reserves are home to many species of plants, animals, reptiles, insects, etc.

Arunachal Pradesh also has many Orange and Apple orchards. Tribes with diverse cultures and traditions live in Arunachal Pradesh. The state is also famous for its cuisines, and it is a perfect place to experiment with your appetite. We will do our best to make your Arunachal Pradesh tourist package the most memorable holiday.

Arunachal Pradesh is located on India’s eastern boundary and shares its boundaries with China, Myanmar, and Bhutan. Due to its location, there are some dos and don’ts that you must follow during your Arunachal Pradesh tourism package. It is a must to have a look at them before planning your Arunachal tour packages.

Best time to visit Arunachal Pradesh

You can reach Arunachal Pradesh both by road and airways. The state has excellent connectivity of roads. The months from October to April is the best time to visit Arunachal Pradesh. You can enjoy the offbeat trekking areas, river rafting, tribal tours, and many more fun activities in your Arunachal Pradesh tourism package.

It is not recommended to visit Arunachal Pradesh during monsoons. The state experiences a lot of rainfall during the months from July to September. There is a risk of a lot of landslides and heavy showers during monsoons. Therefore, we keep the booking of any Arunachal Pradesh tourism packages closed during these months.

However, the best time also depends on the personal choice of a traveller. There are plentiful accommodation options included in our Arunachal tour packages. Also, the dream-like hill stations of the state are perfect for staying.

The essence of Arunachal Pradesh – Festivals and Food

Food

Arunachal Pradesh is home to many tribal communities. People of this state eat rice, fish, and meat as a staple food. Thupka is a traditional dish of the Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. People of Arunachal Pradesh also love to eat boiled rice cakes momos.

Festivals

With so many different types of people inhabiting the state, you can witness a large number of festivals that are celebrated through your Arunachal Pradesh package tour. Some of these festivals are the Hornbill festival, Losar Solung, Boori Boot, and Losar.

Losar

Losar festival is celebrated on New Year’s Day every year and is celebrated by the Monpa tribe. People experience the celebrations along with Buddhist Scriptures, and special prayers are organized in the monasteries.

Dree Festival

Dree Festival is celebrated very joyfully by the Apatani tribal people. People perform traditional dances in groups and sing songs to celebrate this festival.

Solung

Solung festival belongs to the tribe of Adi. The purpose of celebrating this festival is to reap a rich harvest and eliminate natural calamities and diseases. The celebrations of this festival continue for a week.

Nyokum

The people of the Nyishi tribe celebrate Nyokum Festival. People perform prayers and rituals to bring peace and prosperity. They also perform traditional dances during the celebration of this festival.

Torgya

Torgya is also known as the Tawang Torgya festival. It is celebrated as an annual festival in the Tawang monastery. The celebration of this festival aims to bring peace, happiness, and joy to humans.

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