Arunachal Pradesh

Right at the top of north-eastern India, is Arunachal Pradesh, the `Land of the Dawn-lit-Mountains.' The area is one of the most pristine in India, with a dazzling array of flora and fauna, in a habitat that combines glacial terrain, alpine meadows, and sub-tropical rain forests. More that 90 per cent of the state is densely forested.

Arunachal Pradesh sits atop Assam, with Bhutan to its' west, and Myanmar on the east. This is the first Indian soil to greet the morning sun. Dawn first illuminates Arunachal's border with China: a long border which stretches all the way from its east, over to its northern boundaries and down to its north-western edge where it merges with Tibet.

Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state in the north-east region. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people. The principal crop is rice, and other important crops include maize, millets, wheat, pulses, potato, sugarcane and oilseeds.

History of Arunachal
The recorded history of this state is available only from the 16th century onwards, when the Ahom kings began to rule Assam. Since 1947, it was a part of the North East Frontier Agency and was later made a Union Territory. Arunachal Pradesh was made a full fledged state on 20th February, 1987.

The north-east is India's chief tribal area, and the numerous tribes of Arunachal Pradesh make for a rich and colourful study for any anthropologist. Over 50 distinct languages are spoken! Arunachal's tribals bear many similarities to the hill tribes, who live across an arc that stretches from the eastern end of the Himalayas through Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand into Laos.

Fast Facts of Arunachal Pradesh

Places to Visit of Arunachal Pradesh
Twang
The Buddhist monastery is the largest in India. At a distance of 42 kms are the Nuranang waterfalls and Sangestar and Pangang-Tang-Tso lakes.

Thingbu and Tsachu hot water springs
The warm sulphur-rich water cures many skin ailments.

Malinithan and Bhismaknagar
These are two important archaeological sites.

Parashuram Kund
This is a prominent pilgrimage site.

Namdapha National Park
Situated in the Changlang district, this is home to the rare Hoolock gibbon. It is the only park in the world in which four of the great felines - tiger, leopard, snow leopard and clouded leopard - are found.

Sessa Orchid Sanctuary and Orchid Research Centre at Tippi
Some beautiful specimens of orchids, both natural and hybrid, and including some endangered species, are on display here. These are at their best in the spring and monsoon seasons.

Arunachal Pradesh Tour Packages

Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Guwahati - Bhalukpong - Itanagar - Pasighat - Panging - Yembung - Pasighat - Oyanghat - Dibrugarh - Calcutta - Varanasi - Agra - Jaipur

Day - 1 -- » New Delhi
On arrival you will be met by our representative, and transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight at hotel.

Day - 2 -- » Delhi Guwahati
After breakfast transfer to Airport to catch flight to Guwahati. On arrival transfer to hotel. After lunch local sightseeing in and around the city. Overnight at hotel.

Day - 3 -- » Guwahati - Bhalukpong
After breakfast drive to Bhalukpong. Check in into the forest IB / Tourist hut / Tented accommodation near the angling spot.

Day - 4 -- » Bhalukpong
Whole day angling at Bhalukpong, Tipi, Sessa (15 km stretch) Shore bank fishing or rafting fishing can be availed.

Day - 5 -- » Bhalukpong
Whole day rafting, angling & picnic programme at Bhalukpong.

Day - 6 -- » Bhalukpong - Itanagar
After breakfast drive to Itanagar. Evening sight seeing programme. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day - 7 -- » Itanagar - Pasighat
Morning after breakfast drive to Pasighat. Overnight at stay at circuit house / hotel.

Day - 8 -- » Pasighat - Panging
Early in the morning drive to Boleng – Panging and rafting fishing till Yembung (45 kms stretch) and overnight stay at Yembung.

Day - 9 -- » Panging - Yembung
Whole day angling at Boleng – Panging and rafting fishing till Yembung (45 km stretch) and overnight at hotel.

Day - 10 -- » Yembung - Pasighat - Oyanghat - Dibrugarh
Early in the morning drive to Pasighat, Oyanghat. Cross river Brahamputra by ferry and arrive Dibrugarh and check in into hotel.

Day - 11 -- » Dibrugarh - Guwahati- Calcutta
Morning after breakfast transfer to Airport to enboard flight to Calcutta. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour. Overnight at hotel.

Day - 12 -- » Calcutta - Varanasi
Full day city tour of city of Joy, In the evening transfer to station to enboard train to Varanasi. Overnight at train.

Day - 13 -- » Calcutta - Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi, on arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day - 14 -- » Varanasi
At dawn boat ride at Ganges, followed by a city tour. In the afternoon take an excursion to Buddhist city of Sarnath. Overnight to be spent at hotel.

Day - 15 -- » Varanasi - Agra
In the morning transfer to airport to enboard flight to Agra, On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour covering Tajmahal, Red fort etc. Overnight at hotel.

Day - 16 -- » Agra - Jaipur
In the morning drive to Jaipur, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, On arrival check in into hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the city atmosphere, which is simply fabulous. Overnight at hotel.

Day - 17 -- » Jaipur
Today we enjoy a full day city tour including an excursion, to Amber fort, where you will also enjoy ride on an Elephant. Overnight at hotel.

Day - 18 -- » Jaipur - Delhi
Drive back to Delhi Airport, from where you will inbound flight to your International destination.