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States of India -
Arunachal Pradesh |
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| Arunachal Pradesh, " the land of
the dawn - lit mountains", is one of the last unspoilt wildernesses in
India. In a state where almost every major river valley is a home to a
different tribe. Arunachal has a wealth of fascinating cultures and peoples.
From the mountain peaks on the international border to the the dense jungles
of the foothills, there are endless. variations of scenic beauty, people and
cultural forms. There is high potential for development of almost every
possible kind of tourism activities, ranging from fishing and boating to
high-altitude trekking from following the "Mountain Trail " to Tawang, to
roaming the orchid-filled forests of the lower slope. |
| Arunachal Pradesh at a
Glance --- |
| Location |
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| Area |
83,743 sq.km |
| Population |
8,58,392 (Census' 91) |
| Capital |
Itanagar |
| Languages |
Hindi, Assamese, Bengali & English |
| Climate |
Summer : Max : 40°C
Winter : 15 - 21 °C
Monsoon : 22 - 30 °C |
| Rainfall |
Avg. rainfall more than 350 cm. |
| Best Season |
October to March. |
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How to Reach ---
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By Air : There is a service
operated by the Govt of Arunachal Pradesh from Guwahati to Itanagar. The
nearest airport to Itanagar, at Lilabari in Assam, 57 km and served by
connecting buses, is served by flights to and from Guwahati. There is a
twice weekly Pawan Hans helicopter service between Itanagar to Guwahati.
By Rail : Nearest railway station is Harmuty in assam, 23 km from
Naharlagun and 33 km from Itanagar. The Arunachal Pradesh Express serves
Harmuty. Super fast and fast passenger trains will bring you to North
Lakhimpur from Guwahati (Assam). Taxis and buses link both railway stations
to Itanagar.
By Road : Itanagar is connected by daily bus services from Guwahati and
the other cities of Assam. Direct bus services are available for Naharlagun
/ Itanagar from the following places. |
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Guwahati ( 381 km),
Shillong (481 km), Tezpur (216 km), Dibrugarh ( 375 km) & Namsai (495 km). |
| Cities --- |
Every city of has an associated
charm, a distinct beauty that is hard to forget for lifetime. Click below for more information
on Arunachal Pradesh cities...
| ▪ Bomdila |
▪ Itanagar |
▪ Malinithan |
▪ Tawang |
▪ Tezu |
| ▪ Pasighat |
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