Arunachal Pradesh - The Land of The Rising Sun

Arunachal Pradesh is dotted with several archaeological remains dating back to its glorious history. It is nestled into the north eastern tip of India. It beckons you to enjoy your holidays in its picture-perfect hills and valleys. Its snow capped mountains, lush green meadows and scenic beauty will surely capture your senses. Come, absorb into its rich culture, participate in its colourful festivals and mingle with its hospitable people. It has several places of worship where devotees come for receiving heavenly blessings. The land serves adventure in plenty. Angling, boating, rafting, trekking and hiking are the options to pick from. The lively nature of the people amazingly echoes in their dances, music and crafts. Arunachal Pradesh is often called the “nature's treasure trove”. It is also a home to orchids. Arunachal Pradesh has been mentioned in the great Hindu epics Mahabharata and Rayamana. Itanagar is the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh.

Climate:

The lower altitudes in Arunachal Pradesh face hot and humid climate. While the climate of the higher altitudes is quite chilly.

Cuisine:

Naga people are mostly non vegetarian and love eating meat. Momos is the famous dish and butter tea is the popular beverage. Other culinary delights are Zan, Khura, Thukpa, Gyapa-Khazi, Khatzi, Pua, Kyola and Kharang.

Shopping:

Shopping is bound to grab your attention while touring Arunachal Pradesh. Fabulous variety of handicrafts are available in the markets of the state. Beautiful masks, wooden vessels, silver articles, carpets with amazing designs, cane and bamboo objects, shawls, jackets, bags, scarves, skirts and wooden carvings.

Accommodation:

Arunachal Pradesh is becoming an important tourists destination and hence a lot of new hotels have been recently constructed here. Hotels in Itanagar are equipped with modern facilities and services needed for a comfortable stay. According to your needs and budget you will have a wide variety of options to choose from. Good hotels in Itanagar are Hotel Arun Subansiri, Hotel Alpine, Hotel Bomdila and Hotel Blue Pine.

How To Reach:

Air: The nearest airport is Lilabari in Assam.
Rail: Harmuty is the nearest railway station, 33 km from Itanagar.
Road: Itanagar is connected to all the places in and around Arunachal Pradesh.