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Arunachal Pradesh

Information about Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh, the land of the rising sun, is the remotest and one of the loveliest region in the North East India. To the north of Assam lies the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh is a unique holiday destination and also one of the most least populated states in the entire North East. Arunachal Pradesh is largest of all the north eastern states and also the remotest as it has no railways and only air services to three of its towns. It covers an area of 83,743 square km. Arunachal Pradesh shares border with the Myanmar, Bhutan

Arunachal Pradesh Map

and China and located in the extreme North East of India. This mysterious isolated land is being protected from the ills of over-development and its consequent problems, due to restricted entry regulations. The state of Arunachal Pradesh has such a magical charm that it attracts the visitor due to its natural beauty, tribal culture, craft traditions and splendid wildlife. The capital of the State is Itanagar. It is blessed by a delightful variegated climate, that is perfect for holidays at any time of the year. It also provides the tourists, the verdant valleys, misty mountain peaks, swift rivers and the finest wildlife sanctuaries. Because of its strategic location, an inner line permit from Government of India is needed to explore the area.

History of Arunachal Pradesh
Some of the areas of Arunachal Pradesh are so isolated that an Indian army reconnaissance recently revealed that a tribe is still living in caves and leading a nomadic life. They ate their food in uncooked state and are ignorant about the discovery of fire. They were leading the solitary life untouched and unaware of the global development and revolution occurring in this fast changing world. The references to this region are mentioned in the ancient "Puranas". The recorded history can be traced only when the Ahom kings of Assam began to rule in the 16th century and took the possession of Assam in 1838. The British Christened, originally known as North East Frontiers Agency (NEFA) took administrative control of Arunachal Pradesh and it remained under their control till 1948. In 1873, the British stopped free movement policy and this policy was resumed only after the Indian independence. It was placed under the administration of the Union Government in 1948 and attained the status of Union Territory under the name of Arunachal Pradesh on January 20th 1972. It was however acknowledged as a full-fledged state only on 20th February 1987 and converted into a legislative assembly. The state of Arunachal Pradesh is divided into eleven districts, each under the control of the Deputy Commissioner. The Indian Government has decided to open the state for tourism. But due to its typical strategic location, an inner line permit is required to explore the region.

Geography of Arunachal Pradesh
The serried ridges and peaks of the Eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh rise from the tropically lush valley of the Brahmaputra River. Almost 80 per cent of the state is under forest cover, which varies from the sub-tropical to the alpine in the upper regions of the northwest, bordered by the Himalayas. The forests have a dynamic blend of an amazing flora and fauna from north to south, and interspersed with rich valleys where the ancient tribes resides in the picturesque village. Strung out along the misty hilltops and

Arunachal Pradesh Geography

deep valleys, its picturesque townships and villages are the first in the land to be kissed by the rays of the morning sun giving Arunachal Pradesh, a unique position. Plunging down from rugged peaks are emerald valleys which are fed by the intricate cobweb of rivers and streams that criss–cross this vast land. The mighty Siang River, that start as the Tsangpo in the Mansarovar in Tibet is fed by the mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam. Besides this, some other rivers are the Kameng, Subansiri, Lohit and the Tirap and their numerous tributaries, that offer tourists various opportunities for white river rafting, angling, climbing, trekking and tribal tours.

Climate of Arunachal Pradesh
The climate in Arunachal Pradesh is highly hot and humid at the lower altitudes and in the valleys wrapped by marshy thick forest particularly in the eastern region, while it becomes too cold in the higher altitudes. Average temperature during the winter months range from 15 to 21 degree Celsius and 22 to 30 degree Celsius during monsoon. Between June and August the temperature sometimes go up to 40 to 42 degree Celsius. The rainfall of Arunachal Pradesh in amongst the heaviest in the country. The annual average rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh is more than 350 cm.

People of Arunachal Pradesh
The 800,000 inhabitants of Arunachal Pradesh are divided into Mangoloid and Tibeto-Burmese tribes and various sub-tribes. The people are simple, friendly, hospitable and follow the traditional lifestyles. Some of the major tribes are the Wanchos, Noctes, Khamtis, Singphos, Tangsas, Adis, Akas, Apatanis, Mishis, Nyishis and Mijis, Monpas and Sherdukpens, Tawang and Membas. Most of them practice Buddhism.
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Festivals of Arunachal Pradesh
The festivals form an essential part of the socio-cultural life of the people of the Arunachal Pradesh. Such festivals are celebrated at a larger sale for thanking the Gods for their providence and for saying a prayer for a bumper crop. Some of the important festivals which are celebrated throughout the year are Solung, Mopin, Losar, Torgya, Saka Dawa, Dukpa Tse-Shi, Lhabab Dueshen, Ganden Ngamchoe, Nyukom Yullow, Mopin, Nyokam, Boori Boot, Dree, Nechi Dau, Khan, Kshyat-Sowai, Loku, Ojiayle, Reh, Sanken, Reh, Oriah, Si-Donyi and Tamladu.

Arunachal Pradesh Festivals

Dances of Arunachal Pradesh
The dances form an important part in the life of the tribes and people of Arunachal Pradesh. These people dance during important rituals, festivals and also for recreation. Most of the dances are accompanied by songs sung generally in chorus. The dances of the people of Arunachal are group dances, where both men and women take part. Some of the popular folk dances of Arunachal Pradesh are Aji Lamu, Roppi, Hiirii Khaniing, Popir, Pasi Kongki, Chalo, Ponung, Rekham Pada, Lion and Peacock dance.

Art and Crafts of Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is a land of the beautiful handicrafts. These handicrafts are available in a wide variety. All the people have a tradition of artistic craftsmanship. A wide variety of crafts such as weaving, painting, pottery, smithy work, basketry, woodcarving etc. are found among the people of Arunachal Pradesh. From the point of view of art and culture, the area can be divided into three zones. From Arunachal Pradesh, one can buy a variety of momentos like paintings, woodcarvings, carpets, shawls etc.

Wildlife Sanctuaries in Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh is home to a very rich variety of wildlife population due to the wide variety of altitudinal and climatic conditions and different types of forests. There are two national parks and four wildlife sanctuaries in Arunachal Pradesh. It is home to many rare and highly endangered species of wildlife like Mishmi, Takin, Hoolock Gibbon, Musk Deer, Bharal, Hisbid Hare, Flying Squirrel and more than 500 species of birds. Numerous species of butterflies, moths, beetles and all other kinds of small creatures have made Arunachal Pradesh a paradise for entomologists and

Arunachal Pradesh Wildlife

naturalists. More than 500 rare species of orchids are also found in Arunachal Pradesh. Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary, Kane Wildlife Sanctuary, Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Mouling National Park, Namdapha National Park, Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary, Sessa Orchid Sanctuary are the various wildlife sanctuaries in Arunachal Pradesh.

How to reach Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh has very limited connections by commercial transport with the rest of India. Arunachal Pradesh is well connected by air from Kolkata through Dibrugarh in neighboring Assam, Lilabari and Guwahati. Itanagar, the capital and other small towns are well connected by roads and there is a road from Tezpur to Bomdila and Tawang. The old road to Mandalay ran from Ledo crossing the Burmese border through the Pangso Pass.

 
   

 

 
 

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