Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Land of the Rising Sun

Arunachal Pradesh become State on 20th February 1987. It is situated in the North-Eastern part of India. Arunachal Pradesh has a long border with Bhutan to the west, China to the north and north-east and Myanmar to the eas. Arunachal Pradesh is known as 'Land of the Rising Sun'. It stretches from mountains in the north to the plains of Brahmaputra valley in the south. Arunachal is the largest state area-wise in the north-east region. Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state of North East India.


Important Destinations

Tawang

Tawang is located at a height of 12000 ft. above the sea level in Arunachal Pradesh. It covers the area of 2085 sq km and is surrounded by Tibet, Bhutan, Kameng and Sela ranges.

Parashuram Kund

Parashuram Kund is a famous pilgrimage centre Parasuram Kund some 21km north east of Tezu and is situated on the banks of the mighty Lohit River.

Bhismaknagar

Bhismaknagar is a heritage spot of Arunachal Prades. The Archaeological ruins of Bhismaknagar are the main attraction here. Bhismaknagar is a holy heritage site of the Idu Mishmis. Dibang Valley is a beautiful vally, natural beauty of the valley is eye soothing.

Malinithan

Malinithan is a famous archaeological site situated at the foot of the Siang hills under the Likabali Sub-Division of West Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a temple site in ruins. Malinithan is a place of high sanctity, is the most ornamental and sublime.

Akashiganga

Akashiganga is one of the substantial pilgrimage located in the north eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. The place gives a brilliant panoramic view of the Brahmaputra. The name Akashiganga is indicates a water channel in the hill.

Namdapha

Namdapha is a Tiger Reserve and National Park, lies in the international border between India and Myanmar within Changlang District in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Itanagar

Itanagar is situated at the foothills. The yellow roofed Buddhist Temple, Gayker SinyiThe Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, The Polo Park and Itanagar Sanctuary are the main attractions here. Itanagar was the capital of Arunachal Pradesh since 20th April 1974

Bomdila

Bomdila is a attractive small town located at a height of about 8000 ft from sea level. You can see Craft centre producing very fine carpets of colourful designs and masks and Buddhist Monasteries.