In the last decade or so, the remote and godforsaken easternmost extremities of Arunachal such as Walong, Dong, Kibithu, and Kaho have suddenly achieved fame. Walong, situated in the Anjaw district, found itself in thick of action during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Interestingly, during that era, motorable roads did not even exist on the Indian […]
Dong Hike: The Sunrise Hill of Anjaw Read More »
Poi Pee Mau Tai is the New Year festival of the Tai Khamptis has become the biggest festival amongst the folks of the Tai communities in the world. So, old rituals have been enhanced and presented as a modern fetsival and this idea to celebrate the New Year day festival in accordance with the ancient Tai calendar, according to which, we saw the beginning of the 2119th year!
Poi Pee Mau Tai: Tai Khamti New Year at Namsai-Chowkham Read More »
Sela Pass (Se La) in Arunachal is the gateway to Tawang & Sela Lake is also located near the top. The New Sela Tunnel provides all weather connectivity. At 4170 meters, it remains mostly frozen and although roads are pretty decent nowadays, driving can still be challenging as the ice makes it slippery.
Sela Pass: Floating Peaks, Frozen Lakes & A New Tunnel Read More »
Tawang Travel Guide covers not only the Tawang Town but the entire circuit covering DIrang, Bomdila, & Shergaon.
Tawang Travel Guide: (Including Dirang, Bomdila, Shergaon & More) Read More »
Wakka Village is a remote Wancho village in the Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh that is gradually beginning to attract tourists.
Wakka Village: The Wancho Citadel Read More »
Konsa is a major Wancho village in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh, not war from Myanmar border. It must NOT be confused with Khonsa town in Tirap.
Konsa Village: The Wancho Frontier of Longding Read More »
Tirap and Longding are two of the remotest and lest explored districts of Arunachal Pradesh that are finally getting promoted as its latest tourism circuit. Inhabited by Noctes, Wanchos, Tutsas, and Ollos, this area has much to see.
Tirap and Longding Tourist Circuits: A Guide to Arunachal’s Newest Offerings Read More »
The Roing-Mayudia-Anini circuit is one of the 11 major tourist circuits in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a great destination for challenging high altitude trekking and wildlife.
Anini Travel Guide: (Mayudia- Roing & Hunli) Read More »
The Anini Seven Lakes Trek is a difficult trek through the dense forests and alpine highlands of Upper Dibang Valley, not very far from the Tibetan frontiers. You’ll get to the lakes once you cross the dense rainforests but crossing the first hurdle itself takes some serious effort.
Anini Seven Lakes Trek: All You Need to Know Read More »
Ideal travel guidebook for exploring Arunachal Pradesh with descriptions of all major tourism circuits, public transport, homestay contacts, route maps, and more.
Book Announcement: Immersive Arunachal- A Traveller’s Handbook Read More »
Geshela Peak is a smaller and nearer peak around 25 KM from Tawang compared to higher and more famous Gorichen. The road is a detour that starts from PT Tso Lake & meets the Tawang Bomdila Highway offers great views.
Geshela Peak: A Photogenic Detour from Tawang Read More »
Chilipam Gompa (Zangdokpalri Monastery) is a beautiful gompa near Rupa, just ahead of Shergaon. Additionally, we also visited Yokmuzor Buddha Park at Mushaksing Village near Jigaon, where we accidentally arrived after a mistake.
Chilipam Gompa (with Yokmuzor Buddha at Mushaksing): A Bumbling Detour Read More »
