Arunachal Pradesh is one of the 28 states of India. Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. China and ROC claim most of the state as part of Tibet and call the disputed area South TibetArunachal Pradesh, which translates to "land of the dawn-lit mountains", is also known as the "Orchid State of India" or the "Paradise of the Botanists". Geographically, it is the largest among the North-east Indian states commonly known as the Seven Sister States. As in other parts of Northeast India, the people native to the state trace their origins from the Tibeto-Burman and Mongoloid race. A large number of migrants from various parts of India and foreign lands have and have been affecting the state's population.
No reliable population count of the migrant population exists, and the percentage estimating the total actual population accordingly vary. Arunachal Pradesh has the highest number of regional languages in South Asia enriched with diverse culture and traditions.
Tourist attractions include Tawang (a town with a Buddhist monastery) at 3000 m elevation, Ziro (which holds cultural festivals), the Namdapha tiger project in Changlang district and Sela lake near Bomdila with its bamboo bridges overhanging the river. Religious places of interest include Malinithan in Lekhabali, Rukhmininagar near Roing (the place where Rukmini, Lord Krishna's wife in Hindu mythology, is said to have lived), and Parshuram Kund in Lohit district to be the lake where Parshuram washed away his sins),The Ganga lake(Gyaker sinyi or Gekar Sinyi)and various other tourist hot spots.
Things you can do in Arunachal:
- Take part
in the colorful festivals of various tribes. These festivals reflect the
ancient faith of these tribes living harmoniously since time
immemorial.
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Embark on a pilgrimage visiting places of worship like Parasuram Kund and the 400 year old Buddhist Monastery at Tawang. One can also take enlightening trips to sites of archeological excavations like Malinithan and Itafort (Itanagar) and Bhismaknagar. If you prefer to spend your time just lazing around then there are the snow- clad mountain peaks and lush green meadows with rare species of flora and fauna.
- Go angling, boating, rafting and trekking or visit the wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
