Arunachal Pradesh, a mysterious, magical and mystical land tucked away in the north eastern tip of India is one of the most compelling holiday destinations in India. This remotest outpost of the North Eastern states entices the adventurer with its picturesque mountain peaks, swift rivers and verdant valleys. It shares its border with Tibet (China), Bhutan and Myanmar (Burma).

Arunachal Pradesh Map

Tourist Places:

Twang

Tawang : Tawang, the land of the Monpa and Sherdukpen tribes with centuries-old monastery, Dragon gates, hundred pristine lakes and numerous waterfalls, situated high up in the misty-eyed Eastern Himalaya. The true beauty lies in the unpampered vistas, serenity of its lakes, restlessness of brooks, and the spiritual fragrance and ever smiling people.
Tawang Monastery : Tawang is famous for its 400 years old Buddhist Monastery locally called Gumpha.It is the fountainhead of spiritual life of the followers of the Gellupa sect of the Mahayana school of Buddhism.

Bomdilla

Bomdila : Bomdila, lies amidst apple orchards, wild orchids, forests and cascading waterfalls. This area has had strong Tibetan and Buddhist influences over many centuries and hence there are many Buddhist monasteries called ‘Gumphas’ here.
Pasighat : Pasighat is Ideal for river rafting, boating, angling, trekking and hiking. The Bhramhaputra Darshan, festival has become a bi-annual fest.

Daporijo

Daporijo : Daporijo is the District Headquarters of Upper Subansiri district and is situated on the right bank of River Subansiri. Places of interest are the local villages in and around and a beautiful cave a few kilometers away. The place is ideal for trekking and angling on River Subansiri.
Itanagar : The capital of Arunachal Pradesh, it is a beautiful historic city, also known as ‘the Land of the Dawnlit Mountains ‘. Itafort is a historical fort situated at the heart of the capital complex in Papum Pare District. Besides this, other places of interest are the Buddhist Monastery , Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Museum , and Emporium and Ganga Lake where boating facilities are available.