Thing's to do when you're in Arunachal Pradesh

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1.    Grab a picture with a milestone or with your favorite BRO signboards en route Guwahati to Bhalukpong, the gateway to Arunachal Pradesh.

2.    Enjoy a glass of freshly brewed ‘Rakshi’ at Sangti Valley, Dirang.

3.    Get mesmerized by the Indian army war stories and enjoy the spiritual vibes of the monasteries and get lost in the Tibetan feel of the mystical Tawang.

4.    Be part of a local festival like we did at Namsai and see if you’re lucky enough to see one of your favorite artists perform there! Ziro Music Festival is not the only festival that happens in Arunachal. There is so much more than Ziro in AP.

5.    Grab a picturesque vibe and get lost in the serenity of Parshuram Kund, Lohit.

6.    Catch a glimpse of the one-horned rhino at Kaziranga and if you’re lucky enough you might get a glimpse of the famous Hornbill bird.

The above bridge is Chagzam Bridge in Tawang

7.    Get a glimpse of the indigenous hanging bridges. The above one is in Pasighat Unlike the one's in Meghalaya these have a lot of Tibetian architectural influence

8.    Stop by at the Papu Valley and know the weird local names of the Valley across Arunachal Pradesh.

9.    Feel the serenity of the Sela Pass and wave hands to the Chinese soldiers (who will not wave back!) at the Bum La Pass

Above is an Arunachali Thali we had in Parshuram Kund
Naga Chicken in Guwahati

10.  Grab a Naga or a Mizo meal in Guwahati and start chalking your next plans to North East India! 

Mithun Da Pose - Mithun is the state animal of Arunachal Pradesh 


Monasteries and Magic
The view with Chai, Samosa, and Dil-khush (sweetmeat found at an army canteen)
The morning's like these at Sangti Valley
Mandala Top
The image says it all in Namsai festival
Kabootar Ja Ja Ja! 
Ref : Maine Pyaar Kiya :P



Comments

Simeet said…
Awesome Omkar, in detail post like it
January 2, 2022 at 4:19 PM
Rohitesh said…
Beautiful pictures... And memoirs...
January 4, 2022 at 4:46 PM
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