1 NAMDAPHA NATIONAL PARK
In 1985, a region was encompassed by Namdapha, a National Park and Tiger Reserve, a real environment with entrancing splendor of rich vegetated areas and impassable virgin forests. Changlang Region in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh
is a 23 square kilometre area with a rich range of flora and fauna that forms part of the international relations between India and Myanmar (Burma). A few kilometres from Miao, nestled among misty blue hills and the tumultuous Noa-Dihing
river, sits Namdapha National Park, which is home to a vast tropical rain woodland. The administration designated it as a tiger preserve in 1983. The stunning woodlands are home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Its subspecies and
genetic variants have not yet been properly studied in-depth. Namdapha is a botanist’s paradise, and it could take up to 50 years to fully examine all of its plant treasures. There are more than 150 different types of wood. There are no
similar trees in India other than the Pinus merkusi and Abies delavavi. The Blue Vanda orchid, including some of the least valuable and most threatened orchids, is found here. Although its importation is prohibited, the most well-known
native medicinal plant, Mishimi Teeta (Copti teeta), is obtainable here and is utilised by the tribal people for a variety of illnesses. Namdapha’s various ecosystems and vegetation support a wide range of wildlife and bird populations.
The Tiger (Panthera Tigris), Leopard (Panthera Pardus), Snow Leopard (Panthera Uncia), Clouded Leopard (Neofelis Nebulosa), and multitude of Lesser cats are the four mammalian big cat varieties that are only found in this park. The only
“ape” creatures native to India, the Assamese long – tailed, the pig-tailed macaque, the stump-tailed macaque, and a quantity of the distinguishable Hoolock gibbons (Hylobates Hoolock) live in this insurmountable virgin forest. These primate
organisms is shown in the park. Elephants, black bears, Indian bison, several deer species, reptiles, and a wide range of arboreal wildlife are only a few of the numerous other significant animals. The White feathered Wood Ducks, a rare
and threatened varieties, the enormous Indian hornbills, jungle fowls, and pheasants flap their boisterous way through the rainforest, which also supports other vibrant bird and animal lifeforms, are among the most prominent bird organisms.
The majority of the park is inaccessible, which has helped to preserve the forests’ virginity and pristine condition in their natural state. Additionally, the park has a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife. The thick, tangled undergrowth
of several types of plants, including canes, bamboos, wild bananas, and others, is luscious green. The magnificence of the moist tropical rain woods serves as a reproductive place for numerous creatures and birds that are amazing and worth
viewing. A lovely woodland campsite along the Noa-Dihing River. It is situated inside Namdapha National Park’s perimeter. Viewing the Noa-Dihing river offers breathtaking scenery. It is suggested that you stay at the Forest Observation
Bungalow in Deban, which is enveloped by a tropical rainforest and overlooks the river Noa-Dihing. On the Noa-Dihing River, it is also excellent for walking, mountaineering, and fishing.25 kilometres from the Deban Woods resort, on the
bank of the Noa-Dehing River.
2 GLOW LAKE
Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit area contains the Glow Lake under Wakro Circle, which is a sight to behold. It is situated on the northern side of Wakro Town. The gorgeous and tranquil lake has an area of 2.5 hectares. From Wakro’s main path, it will take close
to five and a half hours to get there. It is disappointing to find that the local government and the state’s package holiday have yet to develop such splendor. Nearly 10.5 miles separate the main road from the lake. A neighbouring lake
has a wooden watch tower and a kuchcha bamboo house for tourists, both of which are in poor shape. Although the lake is one of the most stunningly gorgeous destinations for those seeking a heavenly feeling away from the madding crowd,
the rough and terrible walking approach to the lake demoralises the visitors. The lone foot suspension bridge that connects Wakro to Glow Lake is in danger of collapsing and needed immediate management and state government care. For tourists
and other users, a suitable footpath must be provided. Additionally, it has been noted that locals have recently begun clearing forest areas around and surrounding lakes for agricultural purposes. Lake is located in the outskirts of the
Tiger Reserve and Kamlang Reserve Forest, which are both home to numerous unique species of plants and animals. There is a pressing need for the local government to properly inspect the lake and advise residents to steer clear of hunting
and farming close. To preserve the lake’s attractiveness and nature, a specific region near the lake should be designated as a green zone and wildlife sanctuary. By building a decent route from Wakro to the Glow Lake and including other
conveniences like a cafetaria, rest area, and proper monitoring station in the proper location, it will increase the amount of tourists who visit the area. The Orange Garden and Parsuram Kund are well-known in Wakro. if the state government
additionally develops fundamental infrastructure between Wakro and Glow lake. Glow Lake will undoubtedly rank among the top destinations on the world tourism map.
3 MADHURI LAKE
Without a question, the Sangester or Sangestar Tso Lake, also called as the Madhuri Lake, is Arunachal Pradesh’s biggest draw. In the hilly region of Arunachal Pradesh, there are several lake, but this one occupies a unique position. The Sangestar Tso
Lake is undoubtedly the most recent natural miracle that Mother Earth has bestowed upon the frontier district of Tawang in the eastern bordering state of the Indian subcontinent, Arunachal Pradesh. Until fairly recently, the area was a
prairie or meadow. This lake was created over night during the earthquake of 1971, roughly 40 KM away from Tawang, the biggest settlement in the area. The Sangestar Tso Lake is undoubtedly stunning. The Sangestar Tso Lake’s scenic value
genuinely soars off the charts because it is nestled deep into the cradle of the lofty, frost Himalayan Mountains and cradled by the topography’s gorgeously picturesque valley. Sangestar Tso Lake is another well-known filming location.
It is safe to conclude that Koyla, a Bollywood film from the 1990s, is responsible for its fame. The actress Madhuri Dixit played a prominent role in the film, and as a result, the Sangestar Tso Lake’s name gained notoriety as the Madhuri
Lake. The view of the entire country from a higher vantage point in the mountains is truly breathtaking, and the charming Sangestar Tso Lake is particularly enticing. About 42 kilometres (KM) from the town of Tawang, the Madhuri Lake is
easily reachable by road. Taxi companies are widely available for tourists. Mountain hiking and shooting are the main forms of tourism at Sangestar Tso Lake. The 1973 earthquake had an impact on the formation of this lake. Zemithang is
the starting point of the 52-turn road that leads to the lake. There seem to be dead trees in the center of the lake, giving it a distinctive appearance. The Sangetsar Lake freezes over throughout the winter, and the orange-blue colour
and blazing sun on the ice sheet make the lake rather beautiful to look at. The distance to Tawang, the closest town, is roughly 30 kilometres. The lake is located 3,708 metres above sea level. To get to this lake, visitors can rent cars
in Tawang. Near the lake, there is a tiny parking lot with a snack stand. Although it was formerly known as Madhuri Lake, this lake’s native name is Sangetsar Lake. You might be wondering how. Furthermore, the location of the lake was
used to film a song for the Hindi movie Koyla, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit, in the 1990s. The lake and the song both gained notoriety, and soon Madhuri Lake was given to both. This place’s moniker is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser,
and many Bollywood fans have come here to take in its alluring splendor. The lake access road is not entirely clean. Its route includes 50 or more hairpin curves as well as tiny, unsecured gravel lanes. To visit this lake, one must obtain
a special permission from the District Commissioner’s (DC) office in Tawang. There are strict restrictions on who can visit the lake location. Sangetsar Lake may be reached by car in two to three and a half hours from Tawang. On the way,
travellers can gaze over the snow-covered mountains, glacial, and water features. The trip is aesthetically stimulating on its own.
4 SELA PASS
In the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, on the boundary between the Tawang and West Kameng regions, lies a mountainous pass known as the Sela Pass (more aptly known as Se La because La means Pass). It joins the Indian Buddhist hamlet of Tawang to Dirang
and Guwahati at a height of 4170 m (13,700 ft). The pass connects Tawang with the remaining portion of India via National Highway 13 (formerly known as NH 229). The pass has very little vegetation and is typically partially buried in snow
all year long. One of the about 101 lakes in the region that are revered in Tibetan Buddhism is Sela Lake, which is close to the pass’s peak. Even though Sela Route experiences considerable winter snowstorm, it is often open all year long
unless collapses or snowstorms necessitate a temporary closure of the pass. Tawang Region is separated from the rest of India by a subrange of the Himalayas that is traversed by Sela Pass. [ The pass is about 340 kilometres (78 kilometres)
from Guwahati and 4170 metres (13,700 feet) from Tawang town. The Indian Border Roads Organization (BRO) works to maintain the pass open all year round, but it may close briefly after landslides and during periods of intense snowfall.
Sela Pass does not have very chilly summers, but its winters can reach -10 degrees Celsius. [5] At an elevation of 4,160 metres, Sela Lake is a sizable lake situated on the north side of the route (13,650 ft). The financing for the building
of the all-weather road and transport tunnel Sela Tunnel was confirmed by the Indian government in the 2018–19 budget. [7] Work on the project began in January 2019. [8] [9] Two tunnels (980 and 1,555 metres in length, respectively) and
a connection road are part of the plan (1,200 metres long). The Bhalukpong-Tawang railway, which will put Tawang on the rail line map, is a key strategic railway project that the Indian Railway has conducted. The project survey work is
scheduled for completion by December 2022, and it will also transmit through this area. A holy place in Tibetan Buddhism is Sela Pass. Around 101 holy lakes are thought to exist within and approximately the pass, according to Buddhists.
The Sela Pass was one of the places that experienced a lot of fighting during the Sino-Indian War in 1962. The Indian position was evacuated as the Chinese PLA invaded the southern portion of the slope via various methods. Jaswant Singh
Rawat, an Indian Army sepoy, is credited for holding off the Chinese for 72 hours while fighting counteroffensive at the pass. He received the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously in recognition of his valour and commitment to service.
5 PAKKE TIGER RESERVE
Pakke Tiger Conservation is a portion of Pakhui or Pakke Conservation Area and is located in the East Kameng District. The conservation area is a great location to see and photograph all four species of hornbills as well as a wide variety of other animals
and birds. Some of the rarest types of plants and animals can be found at Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR), which also has a beautiful scenery. PTR is unique because of the outstanding work done by the Forest Department and nearby towns to conserve
the indigenous animals, including the Nyishi Tribe. The considerable steps, which also included penalties for wildlife violations, altered the environment in the reserve and created a secure environment for the animals and plants to thrive.
As a result, the reserve is now home to around 2000 flowering plants, 300 bird lifeforms, 40 animal species, 30 amphibians and reptiles, and 36 species were recorded. Two of the many kinds of plants and animals that can be found in PTR
that are in danger of extinction are the great horned owl and the light wood duck. The Great horned owl Nest Animal Rescue at this Tiger Sanctuary earned it the 2016 India Environmental Award in the category of “Conservation of Critically
Endangered.” In Assam’s south and southeast, PTR borders protected woods, Nameri National Park, and to its east, the Pakke River and Papum Protection Forestry. The Bhareli or Kameng River, Doimara RF, and Eaglenest Nature Reserve all border
the park’s western and northern boundaries, respectively. The Kameng River and the Shergaon Forest Division flank the park’s western boundary. Lowland semi-evergreen, evergreen forest, and Eastern Mountain deciduous forests are among the
different habitats found in the park. PTR is home to a whopping 343 organisms of evergreen tree flowering plants, as well as the tiger, lioness, clouded leopard, jungle cat, wild dog jackal, Western himalayas black bear, binturong, snow
leopard, gaur, musk deer, hog deer, barking deer, wild boar, yellow throated Martin, Malayan giant raccoon, flying squirrel, squirrel, civet, capped lemurs, rhesus chimp. There are many options for lodging close to Pakke Tiger Reserve.
Accommodations like wilderness camps, motels, homestays, state buildings, and tea bungalows are available in the area surrounding the reserve. In addition to assuring a relaxing time, the majority of these accommodations provide village
tours and other opportunities for visitors to learn more about this area rich in wildlife. Additionally, there are options for village stays, each of which promises an authentic agrarian experience. These options include homestays, home
– stay lodges, lodges, township resorts, community units, and assessment bungalows. On the eastern side of the park, at Seijosa, Khari, and Langka woodland rest homes, as well as in Bhalukpong, comfortable lodging is further offered. Seijosa
in the east, Bhalukpong in the west, and Pakke Kessang in the northwest can all be used to access PTR. Guwahati, located 234 km distant, and Tezpur, located 64 km away in Assam, are interconnected to Seijosa. Personal bus services and
Arunachal Pradesh State Transport (APST) are both offered daily from Tezpur to Seijosa, Seppa, and Itanagar (except on Thursdays). Taxi services are also available in Tezpur and Bhalukpong. The snow season, from November to March, is typically
the greatest time to visit Pakke Tiger Reserve. The Nyokum yullo, the Nyishi Tribe’s harvest festival, might be the ideal time to visit, nevertheless.
6 BOMDILA
Bomdila, a little settlement, is positioned within the majestic scenery of the eastern Mountains. It is a secluded location, and unlike just a few other Indian settlements, it has recently avoided a virtual tourist incursion. Along with its Buddhist temples
and apple orchids, Bomdila is renowned for its picturesque surroundings. With its extensive network of walking paths, it also draws those looking for a good time. The coordinates of Bomdila are 27.25°N 92.4°E. Its typical range is 2217
metres (7273 feet). It is the seat of the West Kameng Department and is located 109 kilometres from Bhalukpong. Tribes like the Aka (Hrusso), Miji (Sajalong), Monpa, Sherdukpen, and Khawas live in the area. It is worthwhile to visit craft
studios, monasteries, anthropological museums, and other locations. The highest summits in the state, the Kangto and Gorichen Peaks, are among the many snow-covered mountain peaks that can be seen from Bomdila. Bomdila is one of the top
tourist sites in Arunachal Pradesh thanks to the snow-capped Himalayan mountain ranges, lush flora, and a variety of handicrafts that showcase the region’s unique culture and way of existence. Bomdila is a cameraman’s paradise because
of the breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountainous that are covered with snow. You cannot think of a decent location than Bomdila to appreciate the essence of nature in all of its many forms. The Bomdila Monastery, which was founded
in 1965, is a prime example of Buddhism’s intellectual core. It is located in the West Kameng district not far from the Tipi Orchid Research Center. Mahayana Buddhists revere this location as sacred. The convent is comparable to South
Tibet’s Tsona Gontse Monastery. Numerous pilgrims are drawn to the monastery’s Dharma temple. Upper Gompa, which is perched on a hill, draws a lot of tourists since it is a representation of Buddhist heritage. Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Ling
(GRL) Monastery is another name for it. There is a kindergarten for monk children in Upper Gompa. Here, a Buddha monastery and a prayer hall may be observed. The prayer room’s wall hangings represent the local culture. In the heart of
Bomdila stands Lower Gompa. Lower Temple complex exhibits a strong Tibetan architectural influence. The prayer hall in Lower Gompa is very large. Buddhism adherents make a point of approaching the location because they see it as sacred.
Near Bomdila’s primary market is where Middle Attempt to identify alternative strategies is located. One of the oldest gompas is Middle Gompa. This Monastery is well-liked by healers because they concentrate on the Blue Medicine Buddha
there when they worship and contemplate. To truly understand the core of Bomdila tradition and way of life, you must visit the Craft Center and Ethnographic Museum. The wall hangings, ancient masks, and custom rugs all have distinctive
designs. Here, dragon-themed carpets are particularly well known. Additionally, you can purchase crafts here to bring home as mementos of your trip. Apple orchards are Bomdila’s claim to fame. They occupy a substantial portion of the land.
Huge trees in the vineyards are fantastic theme parks since they are loaded with apples. A visual feast awaits you if you visit Bomdila in the winter when apple orchards are producing at their peak. The history of Bomdila has been preserved.
In the Middle Ages, it belonged to the Kingdom of Tibet. It was occasionally dominated by local tribal leaders and kings from Bhutanese. Except for counterattacks into tribal realm, the Ahom kings of Assam did not intervene with the local
tribes. This region of Arunachal Pradesh had been proclaimed off-limits by the British in 1873. Since India acquired autonomy in 1947, the region has continued to be a source of contention among both China and India. In 1962, China occupied
the region around Bomdila; however, it later evacuated its soldiers
