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, Kshyat-Sowai, Loku, Longte Yullo, Mol, Nyokum,
Ojiale, Reh, Sanken, Si-Donyi 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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