Arunachal
Arunachal Pradesh shows up as a goliath fix of green on India's map. The nation's greenest and least explored state, Arunachal is a land of thickly forested hills, snow-capped mountains along the Tibetan fringe. Arunachal draws explorers with the promise of adventure excursions to remote mountain valleys and experiences of a lifetime.
Neighbours
It shares its domestic borders with Assam and Nagaland and its international borders with Myanmar, China, Bhutan and Tibet.
Assam
Assam
Nagaland
Nagaland
Bhutan
Bhutan
Myanmar
Myanmar
China
China
Tibet
Tibet
Must Visits
Tawang
In the event that Shangri-La invokes pictures of natural heaven confined from the outside world, cheerful people, Buddhist chants and monks engrossed in prayers, at that point Tawang is what is in your mind
Sela Pass
Sela is a high-altitude mountain pass that acts as the gateway to Tawang. Its stark and rugged terrain has hardly any vegetation and is covered with snow for the most part of the year, offering a splendid view of the majestic Himalayas
Nuranang Falls
Nuranang Falls also known as Jang Falls, some 100 meters high, is located in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in this part of the country, yet is unknown to many travelers
Parshuram Kund
Situated on Brahmaputra Plateau in the Lohit area of Arunachal Pradesh, Parshuram Kund is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site committed to Lord Parashurama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Festivals
Arunachal Pradesh is amongst the most beautiful places in India. There are a number of tribes that inhabit the state making it very beautiful with its different culture and customs. This diversity makes Arunachal one of the best places to visit during the festival seasons.
Siang River Festival
Held in the month of February, it is one of the most famous celebrations in Arunachal Pradesh and is an endeavour to promote eco-tourism industry and offer a ton of fun activities like elephant race, traditional boat race, river rafting, food Festivals, Cultural Shows, Hot air balloons and Paragliding
Ziro Music Festival
This celebration held in September is Arunachal's own variant of the Sunburn Festival. Ziro Festival of Music is the greatest outdoor concert in the state and is the most happening event in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a four-day celebration where music lovers get to experience performances from local as well as international artists. An unforgettable experience is guaranteed at Ziro.
Dree Festival
Celebrated with incredible energy and eagerness, Dree Festival is an important festival for the people of Arunachal. During the festival, people offer a sacrifice of birds and animals to the Gods. Prayers are offered to the Gods for protecting harvest, controlling of famine and epidemic, protection of prosperity and protection of mankind and fertility of the soil.
Mopin
It is the most significant celebration of the Galo clan. The festival is celebrated during March-April and is likewise the New Year for the clan. During the celebration, the Galos wear their traditional attire and drink Apong, the famous local alcoholic rice wine. Celebration goers additionally apply rice flour on one another
Sangken
Sangken, prominently known as the Water celebration celebrated from April 14 to 16 by the Theravada Buddhist people group with extraordinary enthusiasm and energy for three days. This celebration denoted the coming of the New Year and was praised with colossal zeal with people throwing water at one another.
Cuisines
With staples like rice, fish, bamboo shoots, meat and green vegetables, Arunachal Pradesh is another extension of India’s gastronomical legacy. Its cuisines are predominately dominated by herbs, shrubs and bamboo shoots
Pasa (Non - Vegetarian)
A soup that is made with fresh and raw fish. The addition of khumpatt leaves, ginger, garlic, makat, green chilli and minced meat paste makes it a sinful affair
Pehak (Vegetarian)
Pehak is a type of chutney that is made with fermented soya bean and chilli. It is best served with steamed rice
Lukter (Non - Vegetarian)
Lukter is a flavourful combination of cooked dry meat and chili flakes (Bhut Jolokia). This is a side dish that is served with traditional rice preparation
Chura Sabzi (Vegetarian)
This is a traditional curry made with fermented cheese. Interestingly, the cheese is made of yak’s milk and the magical addition to this dish is flakes and a few pieces of local chilli that make it super spicy.
Wungwut Ngam (Non - Vegetarian)
It is a chicken dish prepared with rice powder. The chicken pieces are marinated in the rice powder along with herbs and spices and then boiled.
Oying (Vegetarian)
It is a stew made with the locally produced exotic vegetables.
Dessets
Like its main course, assamese desserts are light and do not contain butter or clarified butter which makes it very easy to eat after a heavy meal.
Koat Pitha (Sweet)
A notable dish in the state is Koat Pitha. These are fritters made with banana, rice flour and jaggery
Aamin (Sweet)
It is a porridge made with oats or roasted rice powder and milk with seasonal fruits dressed in honey
