Tuesday 21 December, 2010

Arunachal Pradesh—Land of Rising Sun

Arunachal Pradesh nestled in Eastern India shares its borders with Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and China. Garlanded with the perennial chain of snow veiled mountains and rivers, beauty of Arunchal Pradesh is still concealed from the under the perplex notions of anonymity.

At first glance you will be truthfully be knocked by the unbridled passages and unscathed beauty of the entire region. This is what Arunachal Pradesh is all about, the unsullied hills, pristine monasteries, seamlessly flowing waves of the winds and the elusive movements of red panda. While on a visit to Itanagar, you must not miss a chance to explore the wilderness of the Tawang. It has traditionally been only remembered at the times of war between India and China. Following the trail of age old route connections, you while traveling by taxi or gypsies can most probably enjoy the whole ride passing through the parlous hairpin bends and detours streamlined by zig zag roads. From Tezpur to Sari Duar which is 347 km, the road from sari Duar will enter to erstwhile Ahom kingdom from where you can mark your presence into the elephant country—Nameri Wildlife Reserve. If you really love clicking some of the best pictures of burgeoning wild life, then of course you may feel like patting your back for the decision which always compelled you to make a visit to the world still unseen and unspoiled. Walking out of the whimsical world, once you are out of the forest, the road trails to Bharali River which is in fact due to sudden modernization is still striving for its existence. Covering the distance of 200 km, your real climb will start from Bomdila, you will reach at the height of 13,828 which will further take you to a temple, three small lakes and army war memorial leading to Bum La at Chinese border. Perched on a vast slope is the 16th century constructed Tawang Monastery which was once the strong hold of Gelupa Sect and has also been the socio religious focal point of the area for the past 400 year. The other attractions include the sanctums of Urgeling, Sange Ryabelling, Khinme Monastery and the Singshur Nunnery. For excursion purpose, you can make a visit to Bomdila(187 km from Tawang), which further moves to Lower Gompa, Gaden Rabgyeling Monastery, Upper Gompa, T Gompa, Padmasambhava, Sangeshwar lakes-renamed Madhuri Lake after the dance sequence of the film ‘Koyla’.

Further, the road to North East doesn’t end here as if you are a hard core wild life explorer, then of course your soul would be minted in the state of complete trance. Then pale reddish stinted sky line would set you to shout in extreme ecstasy. Perched a 5,839 ft above the sea level lies a small town named Ziro, ensconced in the heart of Lower Subansiri District. While taking a stroll in the forest, you can visit to district museum established in 1956, this museum hosts a collection of artifacts, turquoise coral jewelry and endogenously crafted works of the tribal populace. At same time the vacationers while on safari can easily figure out the Mithun, the bovine family member of cross breaded species of cow and buffalo. Keeping the honor of cultural heritage alive, the travelers can make a radically squint into the deeper nut shells of the art and craft of this small town by marking their presence at Government Handicrafts Museum. The local tribe generally known as ‘Apa Tanis’ believe in deities—Donyi Polo, Sun and moon god who is the witness of truth. During the harvest time the local denizens of the region celebrate the Moko Festival during the commencement of the agricultural cycle. Relatively, during this time only the Bamboo sporting festival is enjoyed with great pomp- and show. It is known as ‘Bobo’ in which the locales perform simple acrobatics. The Dree festival marks the end of the plantation cycle. Other than these destinations the travelers can unwind their tired senses at Talley Wild Life Sanctuary, Tarin fish farm and Doporijo.


Destinations like Khonsa and Tezu, inhabits similar kind of natural faculties where you can visit to Lohit District, Chowkham, walong—army memorial, the dense forests of Namiti can’t be skipped from the itinerary. At the same time if your are too apprehensive about accommodation then it is completely worth less to embroil yourself, because there are immense number of luxury as well as budget Hotels in Arunachal Pradesh which offer the travelers with an unmatched stay experience. The Hotels in India at the same time following the trend of serving unbeatable hospitality greet the travelers with excellent package deals which could genuinely suit their pockets very well. The Hotel Bomdila--Tawang, Hotel Alpine--Tawang, Hotel Shangrila--Tawang, Hotel Blue Pine-at Ziro town, Circuit house—Khonsa are some of the hotels professed with the brilliant state of facilities, thus assuring the aspiring travelers to make their entire holiday simply the best.

Apart from accommodations, the travelers who sensitively think that if they have explored every staunch aspect of India, then they should come out of their prejudiced perceptions because Arunachal Pradesh is the destination still waiting for an affable nod. The mini Switzerland of India, wants you to flaunt its mesmerizing beauty. Come and step forward……to the land still unexplored.