Arunachal Pradesh: Major Cities and Tourist Places

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Arunachal Pradesh has all districts headquarter as large urban congregation. However, following are the major cities and tourist places of Arunachal Pradesh:

  1. Itanagar
  2. Tawang
  • Ziro
  1. Pasighat
  2. Bomdilla
  3. Bhismaknagar
  • Malinithan

 

  1. Itanagar:

Itanagar is the state capital. Itanagar has following place of attractions

  1. Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary,
  2. The State Museum,
  3. Ita Fort,
  4. Ganga Lake,
  5. Polo Park etc.

Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary is a sprawling sanctuary that houses various species including langur, antelopes, Himalayan black bear, porcupines, goral and many more. The bird species is more than 400 in number and hence this place is great for birdlovers.

The gallery in State Museum has great collections that speak of the rich heritage of the tribes in the state.

Ita Fort is an ancient monument belonging to the 14th and 15th centuries.

Ganga Lake offers scenic views with the green forest and orchids around.

Polo Park is a botanical garden and it soothes our mind.

 

  1. Tawang:

Tawang is a mountain town located on the north-west part of Arunachal Pradesh.Tawang has Tibet to its north, Bhutan to its southwest and mountain range of West Kameng to its east.

It is located 10000 feet above Mean Sea Level. Tawang has beautiful lakes around .The 400-year-old Tawang monastery is not only one among the oldest but it is named one among the largest Indian monasteries.

 

  • Ziro

The town is home to the people of Apatani tribe, who are recognized by their facial tattoos and women who wear nose plugs. A visit to the town is trully a refreshing one as it is dotted with a number of tourist attractions such as Talley valley, ZiroPutu Shiva Linga at Kardo, Tapyo Salt, Fish Farms and so on. The charm of Ziro has made it earn the tag of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  1. Pasighat:

Pasighatis one of the oldest and important towns of Arunachal Pradesh. Settled at an elevation of 155m above the sea level, the town is famous for picturesque beauty and tranquil surrounding alluring many travelers to this place.

Pasighat boasts of a number of tourist spots including DayingEringSanctuary , which is home to wild elephants, smaller predators, deers and several migratory birds such as hornbills, storks, wild ducks and cranes.

Also, one has to cruise through river Siang by boat to reach the sanctuary; and Pangin, an exotic location where River Siyom meets River Siang.

Other major attractions of the place are KekarMonying, Komsing and Gomsi. The location doesn’t not seem to disappoint its adventure lovers too as they can indulge in exciting adventures like river rafting, angling, trekking and fishing.

 

  1. Bomdilla:

A small beautiful town, Bomdilais settled at an altitude up to 8000 ft. above the sea level and is one of the most important attractions of Arunachal Pradesh. The town boasts of a number of Buddhist monasteries which are storehouse to the very culture, spirit and essence of the land.

Bomdila not only serves its visitors with its scenic charm and important places of interest, but also with several exciting adventures including hiking and trekking. The town is famous for its apple orchards and awe-inspiring views of Kameng valley and snow-capped mountains making it a wonderland for nature lovers. The lush greenery of the place makes every traveler relax like never before.

The important places of interest in Bomdila include Tibetan monasteries, Orchid research and development, ethnographic museums and craft center. VisitorsalsovisitsTawang Town around 237km away, a town with 400 years old Buddhist monastery. Bomdila is also famous for some unique buys such as Tibetan carpets, beautiful painting and thangkas exhibiting a large section of tradition of Buddhist and Tibetan culture.

 

  1. Bhismaknagar:

Bhismaknagar is located near the Brahmaputra River, not very far from Assam state.

  • Malinithan:

Malinithan is an archaeological site, which consists of ruins of a Hindu temple of the early medieval period on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The archaeological studies of the ruins indicate that the temple was built with granite stones during the period of Aryan influence in the region, distinct from the other temples in the northeastern region built with bricks.Durga is believed to be the chief deity who was worshipped in the ruined temple in her Shakthi form.

 

Some of the other tourist places are Namdapha National Park, SonaiRupai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tezu, Roing etc.

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