Adventure Travel Arunachal Pradesh - Angling, River Rafting, Trekking

The Siang and its tributaries abound in aquatic life. Mahsheer is common. Catches of 20-30 kegs are common and 100 Kg is not unknown. Golden trout is found in the cold water of higher reaches. Angling festival will be organized at Bodak, at the junction of the rivers Siang and Yamne. The other popular angling site is at Boleng.

River Rafting

The river cascades from the high mountains to the foothills in a series of rapids. The entire stretch from Gelling, at the Mc Mohan line to Pasighat is suitable for rafting. The adventurous may organize a rafting expedition covering the entire course of the river in Arunachal Pradesh. The less die herds may enjoy a shorter rafting trip from Rengging in which Grade 2 and 3 rapids provide adequate thrill but less risk.

Trekking

Being on the Eastern Himalayas, Arunachal is home to some of the tallest snow-peaked mountains in the world. Trekking expeditions to these peaks offer some of the best experiences in the world, yet are the least visited ones. Enjoy trekking in Arunachal, which will prove to be a rare wilderness experience. The major trekking routes include Se La Pass and Margherita railhead. In addition to this there are countless other trekking routes that have been recently opened for the trekking enthusiasts. For an energetic leisure seeker, few destinations in the world would match the dimensions of Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Travel

Right at the top of north-eastern India, is Arunachal Pradesh, the `Land of the Dawn-lit-Mountains.' The area is one of the most pristine in India, with a dazzling array of flora and fauna, in a habitat that combines glacial terrain, alpine meadows, and sub-tropical rain forests. More that 90 per cent of the state is densely forested. Arunachal Pradesh stands as a guard on the north easternmost part of India. It borders Myanmar on the east, Bhutan in the west and China in the north and North East.

Geographical Structure Arunachal Pradesh

The state encompasses a horseshoe-shaped territory which is located between latitude 26 Degree 28' and 29 Degree 30'E. The longitudinal location of the state gives it the epithet of the 'land of the rising sun'.

Climate Arunachal

The Climatic conditions vary from sub-tropical to temperate depending upon the topography and altitude of the area. The hot and humid lower belt of foothills records a maximum temperature of 40 degree Celsius in summer while....

Inner Line Restrictions & Permits

Contrary to popular belief Inner Line restrictions were not imposed in the state by the Indian Government due to its status as a sensitive border state. The Inner Line Regulation Act was first introduced by the British in 1873 for the areas inhabited by tribes. The regulations were reintroduced in 1914 when the areas were recognized as North East Frontier Tract. The inner line regulations were further reinforced by the first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru who emphasized the protection of tribal culture of the state and discouraged migration of outsiders to tribal areas.

Tourist Places Arunachal Pradesh

Kameng Division is located in the western-most part of Arunachal Pradesh bordering Bhutan on its west. The northern-most top of Kameng Division comprises Tawang district inhabited mostly by the Monpa tribe. It is known as Monyul, the land of Mon (the lower land). During the Indo-China war in 1962 this region was temporarily occupied by the Chinese army. The district is subdivided in the local traditional 'Cho', a group of 3-12 villages. The Cho is further subdivided into 'Gachungs' which comprises a single large village or a group of small hamlets. Every village has its 'Gaon' Bura'.

Hotels in Arunachal Pradesh