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Arunachal is one of the most sparesely populated states of India...
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Festivals are an essential part of the socio-cultural life of the
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Places of Interest in Arunachal Pradesh India
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Bomdila
The onward journey is most adventurous and perhaps the most difficult as
Bomdila, the headquarters of the West Kampeng District is at a height of
2,530 mtrs, offering wonderfully panoramic view of Himalayan landscapes and
snow clad ranges. There are apple orchards and Buddhist monasteries, for
travellers are now entering an area that has had strong Tibetan and Buddhist
influence, over the centuries.
Dirang
Situated between Bomdila & Tawang, this place is located in the West
Kameng district. There are apple orchards and sheep breeding farms. A few
kilometres away from Dirang, are the famous hot springs where people go for
a holy dip to wash away sins and diseases.
Itanagar
The capital of Arunachal Pradesh, is a beautiful historic city, also known
as the "Land of the Dawnlit Mountains". It is located to the east
of Tawang and has been identified with Mayapur, a city of the 14th or 15th
century A.D. The new township has modern buildings, bazaars and traditional
homesteads.
Tawang
Tawang,
a Buddhist Pilgrimage site, where the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of
the Tibetans, goes to preach & pray. The most striking building in this
Buddhist village is the tall central monastery, the Tawang Gompa. The 400
year old monastery dominates the valley with grand view of the Himalayas.
Prayer flags flutter in the breeze and inside, the monks - there are some
500 lamas - light lamps, rush about their chores and drone in joint prayer.
An 8 meter high guilded statue of Buddha is here.
Tipi
On the banks of the river Bharali at an elevation of 190 mtrs is Tipi, an
orchidarium with over 7500 orchids. On display are some of the finest
species with names like the Dainty Lady's Slipper or the more formal
sounding Dendrobium. Arunachal has the largest range of orchids in the
country.
Tezu
Headquartered in Lohit district, this place Tezu has the Parasuram Kund
where, particularly during winter, a fair is held during Makar-Sankranti.
Pilgrims from all over the country come here for a holy dip in the kund.
There is a large lake called Glow Lake, which can be reached by foot.
