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Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Founded in 1680-1681 by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso, Tawang Monastery stands atop a ridge at 10,000 feet. It houses a magnificent three-story high gilded Buddha statue, priceless ancient Tibetan manuscripts, and over 400 monks of the Gelugpa order.
Sela Pass, Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh
Sela Pass connects the Tawang district with the rest of India through the eastern Himalayas. Adjacent to the pass sits the sacred Sela Lake, which remains frozen during the harsh winter months surrounded by snow peaks and Buddhist prayer flags flutter in mountain winds.
Sangetsar, Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh
Formed following a massive earthquake in 1950, Sangetsar Lake sits at 12,000 feet surrounded by rugged mountain cliffs. Dead tree trunks rising straight out of the clear water lend the lake an otherworldly aura.
Jang, Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh
Located near Jang town, Nuranang Falls plunges 100 meters down forested granite cliffs before joining the Tawang River. Named after local Monpa tribal girl Nura who assisted Indian forces during the 1962 war, it is one of Northeast India's most thunderous waterfalls.
Jaswant Garh, Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh
Standing sentinel along the Sela-Tawang highway at 10,000 feet, Jaswant Garh honors Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat of 4 Garhwal Rifles, who single-handedly held off attacking troops for 72 hours during the 1962 war. Indian Army soldiers still maintain his personal quarters here.
Bomdila, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh
Established in 1965 by the 12th reincarnate of Tsona Gontse Rinpoche, Bomdila Monastery consists of Upper, Middle, and Lower gompas. The monastery complex features colorful prayer wheels, intricate murals, and houses young novice monks studying Buddhist philosophy.
Bomdila Ridge, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh
Perched above the town at 8,500 feet, the Bomdila View Point provides an unobstructed vista across West Kameng's valley floor and the snow-capped Himalayan massif towering along the Tibetan frontier.
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Eaglenest, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh
Spanning elevations from 500m to 3,250m, Eaglenest is an internationally celebrated birding paradise. It gained global renown in 2006 when astrophysicist Ramana Athreya discovered a completely new bird species here—the Bugun Liocichla.
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Market Road, Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh
Showcasing authentic tribal craftsmanship, the craft center produces hand-woven Monpa wool rugs featuring dragon motifs, traditional wooden mask carving, and Buddhist ceremonial textiles.
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Sangti, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh
Situated 15 km from Dirang town, Sangti Valley is an untouched pastoral paradise traversed by crystalline mountain streams. In winter months, endangered black-necked cranes migrate here from Tibet, grazing peacefully beside apple and kiwi orchards.
Dirang Dzong Village, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh
Built around 1831 to protect the valley from invaders, Dirang Dzong features multi-story stone masonry houses with wooden balconies still inhabited by local Monpa families. The fortified complex served as a military fortress, jail, and administrative centre during British rule.
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Dirang, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh
Perched gracefully above Kalaktang and Dirang, this historic gompa is dedicated to the Kalachakra wheel of time teachings. Its sanctuary contains magnificent hand-painted Avalokiteshvara mandalas and offers views across the entire Dirang river basin.
Near Dirang River, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh
Located about a kilometer from town, these natural thermal springs bubble up rich in sulfur and mineral salts. Travelers and locals soak in the stone-enclosed pools believed to cure skin conditions and relieve fatigue from mountain journeys.
Ziro Valley, Lower Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh
Ziro's distinctive landscape is sculpted by generations of Apatani farmers who perfected wet-rice cultivation combined with integrated fish farming in flooded channels. The luminous green terrace fields bordered by pine groves form a UNESCO tentative world heritage site.
Hong Village, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh
Hong is one of the largest tribal villages in Asia. Built entirely on stilts using bamboo and timber, the village pathways reveal community Lapang platforms, Donyi-Polo sun-and-moon shrines, and revered elder women bearing the famous traditional Yaping Hullo facial nose plugs and tattoos.
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Bulla Village, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh
Surrounded by pine and blue bamboo plantations at Bulla village, Tarin breeds high-altitude freshwater carp fingerlings distributed to Apatani farmers for their symbiotic paddy-cum-pisciculture cycle.
Kardo, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh
Standing 25 feet high and 22 feet in circumference at Kardo forest, this massive natural rock formation was discovered in 2004. Pilgrims from across India visit this sacred shrine nestled within dense subtropical woods.
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Talley Valley, Lower Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh
Spread over 337 sq km at altitudes between 1,200m and 3,000m, Talley Valley is a biological wonderland. It features unique species like the Pleioblastus simonii single-stem bamboo, rare orchids, and elusive mammals such as clouded leopards and Himalayan black bears.
Ita Fort, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Constructed between the 14th and 15th centuries by the medieval Chutiya dynasty, Ita Fort ('Fort of Bricks') employed over 8 million bricks brought up into the foothills. The preserved Eastern and Southern Gates stand as silent guardians over archaeological ruins.
Gyakar Sinyi, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Located 6 km from Itanagar, Gyakar Sinyi ('Confined Lake' in Nyishi dialect) is an enchanting green waterbody with no visible incoming or outgoing streams. Bordered by primeval semi-tropical rain forest and bamboo thickets, it offers boating and quiet forest walks.
Gompa Hill, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Perched on a vantage hill overlooking Itanagar town, this yellow-roofed gompa was consecrated by the 14th Dalai Lama. It features a stupa, prayer wheel gallery, and a serene garden providing panoramic views over the capital hills.
Cona, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
One of Northeast India's most comprehensive museums, it exhibits tribal attire, cane and bamboo craft, traditional weapons, dioramas depicting daily life of various ethnic communities, and archaeological finds from Malinithan and Ita Fort.
Pasighat, East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
Known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet and Siang in Arunachal, the river enters the plains at Pasighat with extraordinary power. The riverbanks offer stunning gravel bars, thrilling whitewater rafting, angling for golden mahseer, and serene river sunsets.
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Siang Islands, East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
Occupying a cluster of river islands where the Siang and Sibia rivers converge, Daying Ering Sanctuary is 80% floodplain grasslands. It is home to wild buffalo, deer, and rare birds including the endangered Bengal Florican and Siberian migratory waterfowl.
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Babuk, East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
A sheer mountain cliff near Babuk village, Kekar Monying was the natural fortress where Adi warriors bravely confronted British military expedition forces in 1911. Today, a memorial stands overlooking the rushing Siang Gorge.
Ranaghat, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
Ranaghat is a popular riverfront lookout in Pasighat, offering expansive panoramas of the broad Siang River, sunset colors bouncing off mountain foothills, and local Adi fishermen navigating traditional dugout canoes.
Mayodia, Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
Located 56 km from Roing, Mayodia Pass receives heavy winter snowfall between December and March, making it the most accessible snow destination for travelers from eastern Assam and Arunachal. The pass offers views across sub-alpine oak and rhododendron forests.
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Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Roing, Arunachal Pradesh
Hidden deep in the Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary at 3,000 feet, Mehao Lake spans about 4 sq km of completely undisturbed, crystal-clear water with no fish life due to its oligotrophic character. It is surrounded by lush forests inhabited by hoolock gibbons and tiger species.
Sally Lake, Roing, Arunachal Pradesh
Just 3 km from Roing town, Sally Lake is a natural lake framed by weeping trees and flowering shrubs. Visitors can spot shoals of fish in the clear water and take in scenic views of the Mehao hills rising in the backdrop.
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Bhismaknagar, Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
Dating back to the 8th to 12th century, Bhismaknagar is one of the oldest archaeological sites in Arunachal Pradesh. Built of burnt bricks and terracotta masonry, legend connects it to King Bhismaka, the father of Lord Krishna's consort Rukmini.
Tengapani, Namsai District, Arunachal Pradesh
Constructed in 2010 on a 20-hectare plateau by the foothills, Kongmu Kham is one of the grandest Buddhist monuments in India. Built in pure Burmese Theravada style with shimmering golden spires, it houses sacred relics of Lord Buddha and a bronze bell brought from Myanmar.
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Chongkham, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
Known as one of the most prosperous villages in Asia, Chongkham is the cultural nucleus of the Tai Khamti people. It boasts the World Peace Stupa, traditional Khamti stilt dwellings, and an ancient monastery preserving Pali Buddhist scriptures.
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Empong Village, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
Situated amidst lush groves near Namsai, Empong Monastery is revered by devotees as a site where prayers for welfare and healing are fulfilled. The peaceful compound hosts the Sangken water festival each April.
Miao, Changlang District, Arunachal Pradesh
Covering 1,985 sq km in Changlang district, Namdapha is one of the world's most pristine tropical and sub-tropical rainforests. It is globally unique for harbouring all four big cat species—tiger, leopard, snow leopard, and clouded leopard—along with the rare Hoolock Gibbon.
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Deban, Namdapha, Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh
Deban serves as the primary base camp for treks into the core of Namdapha. Perched beside the crystal-blue Noa-Dihing River, it offers bamboo bridge crossings, night birding for the Namdapha flying squirrel, and serene canopy walks.
Miao, Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh
Miao sits along the banks of the Noa-Dihing River. It features the Choephelling Tibetan Refugee settlement producing world-class handloom wool carpets, the Namdapha Museum with local flora and fauna specimens, and a rescue centre for native wildlife.
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Pangsau Pass, Indo-Myanmar Border, Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh
Lying at 3,727 feet in the Patkai mountains, Pangsau Pass formed part of General Stilwell's WWII military highway connecting British India to China. The pass offers dramatic views across the border into Myanmar's Lake of No Return and the annual Pangsau Pass Winter Festival.
