A lovely waterfall, crystal clear lakes, dense forest, and pleasing mountain tops with snow enhance the beauty of this beautiful state and make many spots in Arunachal Pradesh tourist places. The best time to visit Arunachal Pradesh is from March to November.
Arunachal Pradesh is the largest of the Seven Sister States of Northeast India, and it became a state on 20 February 1987. This is a small state with a population that still shares borders with two states (Assam and Nagaland) and three countries (Bhutan, Myanmar, and China). The meaning of Arunachal Pradesh is “Land of the Rising Sun.” The meaning of Arunachal Pradesh is “Land of the Rising Sun.” luxuriant valley and spectacular landscape of Arunachal Pradesh offer the best sightseeing experiences to tourists. Here are the top 5 Arunachal Pradesh tourist places you can’t afford to miss.
List of Top 5 Best Arunachal Pradesh Tourist Places
1. Pasighat
Pasighat is one of the historic towns of Arunachal Pradesh which is located 270 km from Itanagar and shared a border with Assam. An eye-catching view of valleys covered in clouds, many hanging bridges, greenery surrounding, blue water rivers, rocky mountains, and a variety of flora and fauna makes Pasighat one of the must-visit Arunachal Pradesh tourist places. The best thing about Pasighat is that you can visit here all year because the weather is always pleasant.
Pasighat is well connected with state highway and national highway NH-515. The nearest railway station is the Mukongselek railway station in Assam, around 38 km away. Pasighat has its airport, but the number of flights is limited to land here daily. The nearest biggest airport is Dibrugarh Airport which is located approximately 155 km away. There are many hotels and resorts in Pasighat to stay in.
Must-visit places in Pasighat Arunachal Pradesh – Sikri Waterfall, Gekar Sinyi (Ganga Lake), Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary, Siang river, and Kekar Monying.
2. Tawang
Tawang is famous as the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso. The beautiful town has many monasteries; Tawang Monastery is India’s largest monastery and one of the best Arunachal Pradesh tourist places. Tawang is located at approximately 3025m, and during the winter, the temperature goes below zero degrees Celsius. The best time to visit Tawang is during the summer time from April to July. The beautiful glacial lakes with crystal blue waters, Chong-Chugmi ranges, Tawang Chu River, and Tawang Valley makes Tawang one of the best tourist places in Arunachal Pradesh.
The nearest airport and railway station to Tawang is Tezpur, approximately 300 km. Tawang is 445 kilometers from the state capital Itanagar, and NH13 connects it. The nearest airport to Tawang is Salonibari Airport, Tezpur, a domestic airport well connected with all major cities of India.
Tawang tourist places – Tawang Monastery, Bum La Pass, Madhuri Lake and Tawang Valley are best Tawang tourist places. In recent years, Tawang tourism has done an excellent job of awareness about tourist places nearby Tawang.
3. Ziro Valley
Ziro Valley is famous for its natural resplendency and Hills. The valley has been declared UNESCO’s World Heritage Site for the Apatani cultural landscape. Ziro is one of the oldest cities in Arunachal Pradesh. Ziro valley has an imposing landscape of comely lush green forest, rivulets, and ascended patches. The average height of the city is approximately 1,400 meters above sea level. Ziro valley is surrounded by mountains, Silver fir trees, and a wide range of bamboo, flora, and fauna, making it one the best places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh.
The most proximate major airport to Ziro Valley is Jorhat, about 190 km away. The nearest and largest railway station is Naharlagun station which is about 90 km away and takes 3.5 hours to drive. The railway is one of the cheapest ways to reach Ziro valley. NH 13 is the main highway to reach by road, connecting east to west of Arunachal Pradesh.
Must-visit places in Ziro Valley – Meghna Cave Temple, Ziro Puto, Ziro Festival of Music, and trekking are the must-visit places in Ziro valley.
4. Itanagar
Itanagar is the capital and largest city of Arunachal Pradesh. Congenial climate, scenic vistas, and naturally rich environment make Itanagar perfect for Arunachal Pradesh tourist places. Fishing, rafting, and trekking are the most popular activity around the Itanagar. Many restaurants serve mouth-watering Indian and Tibetan cuisine. Tibetan and Chinese are a popular food in the city. There are many hotels, resorts, and guest houses available from budget and mid-range for travellers. The best time to visit Itanagar is from October to March.
The nearest airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, also known as Guwahati International Airport. Naharlagun railway station is the nearest railway station, which is nearly 15 km away from the city. Taxi and public transport are readily available from the railway station. There is national highway 415, which connects Itanagar to other parts of the country and Arunachal Pradesh.
Must-visit places in Itanagar – Ita fort, Ganga Lake, Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum and Indira Gandhi Park are must-visit places in Itanagar.
5. Namdapha National Park
Namdapha National Park is also known as Namdapha National Park & Tiger Reserve. Namdapha National Park is the fourth-largest national park in India, with a total area of 1,990 km2. This is located in the Changlang district of the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh and shares an international border with Myanmar. This national park is known for its biodiversity hotspots with more than 900 floral and 1300 faunal species. Many of the recherche species of animals such as snow leopards, clouded leopards, prevalent leopards and tigers are found in this national park. The park has more than 430 bird species like wren-babblers, laughing thrushes, parrotbills, fulvettas and shrike babblers etc.
Dibrugarh Airport is the nearest airport at a distance of 155 km. There is good connectivity by road and daily bus service available by Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Service (APSTS). New Tinsukia Junction railway station is a closet railway station to park. Namdapha Jungle Camp is the best option to stay nearby a national park, yes, it’s pretty expensive, but the experience is terrific. If you are looking for budget accommodation, stay in a tent or hotel.
Miao Museum, Miao Mini Zoo, Moti Jheel and Raja Jheel are must-visit places nearby Namdapha National Park.
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