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 moutain peaks, swift rivers and verdant valleys. Arunachal Pradesh is Sanskrit for "Land of the Rising Sun" Evergreen forests cover more than 60% of the state Within the floral diversity of the state, Arunachal Pradesh has a wide variety of wild orchids, each a wonder within themselves. Arunachal Pradesh is bordered by China in the north, Bhutan in the west, Myanmar (Burma) in the east and shares its boundaries to the south with Assam and Nagaland. Tourism
Arunachal Pradesh attracts tourists from many parts of the world. The major attractions include the Namdapha tiger project in Changlang district, Sela lake near to Bomdila, the bamboo bridges hanging over the river. The Historical attractions like Malinithan in Lekhabali and Rukhmininagar near Roing, place where Rukhmini, Lord Krishna's wife, used to live and Parshuram Kund in Lohit district, which is believed to be the lake where Parshuram washed away all his sins are also very popular. Rafting and Trekking are also available for sports enthusiast.
Entry Formalities
All foreign tourists intending to visit Arunachal Pradesh require Restricted Area Permits. These permits can be obtained from Indian Missions abroad, Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRRO) at New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata (Calcutta), Chief Immigration Officer, Chennai, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi and Home Commissioner, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar for a period of ten days for a group of four or more persons. Foreign tourists visiting Arunachal Pradesh on their own arrangement are required to pay US$ 50.00 per head to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian tourists desiring to visit Arunachal Pradesh need an Inner Line Permit. The Inner Line Permit can be obtained from the Secretary (Political), Itanagar or from the respective Deputy Commissioners of the districts of Arunachal Pradesh as well as from the offices of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh in the various cities and towns. Places of Tourist Interest
Arunachal Pradesh attracts tourists from many parts of the world. The major attractions include the Namdapha tiger project in Changlang district, Sela lake near to Bomdila, the bamboo bridges hanging over the river. The Historical attractions like Malinithan in Lekhabali and Rukhmininagar near Roing, place where Rukhmini, Lord Krishna's wife, used to live and Parshuram Kund in Lohit district, which is believed to be the lake where Parshuram washed away all his sins are also very popular. Rafting and Trekking are also available for sports enthusiast.
Festivals & Events
Throughout the year festivals are celebrated by some tribe or the other in Arunachal Pradesh. Some of the important festivals are Solung, Mopin, Losar, Boori Boot, Dree, Nechi Dau, Khan, KshyatSowai, Loku, Longte Yullo, Mol, Nyokum, Ojiale, Reh, Sanken, SiDonyi and Tamladu.
When to Go
The best time to visit Arunachal Pradesh is between October to April.
Interesting Fact
There are about a thousand species of orchids in India of which over 600 species of orchids are found in Arunachal Pradesh.
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