Amazing Places to Visit in Arunachal Pradesh – The Land of Rising Sun

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The north-eastern state, Arunachal Pradesh, is a state full of magic and mysticism. The lush landscapes, green views, spectacular valleys, and calming vibe is the best package for one wanting to cleanse body and mind. If you love nature and exotic calm, Arunachal is the place for you. Arunachal Pradesh is a beautiful place and an unknown location for photographers, adventurers, and nature lovers. The site is ideal for tourists, given the magnificent number of tourist places and hotspots in the state. This article would help you in making your vacation plan for Arunachal Pradesh. So, pack your bags and book the tickets. Here is a list of the 12 most exciting and most famous tourist places in Arunachal Pradesh you cannot miss at any cost.  

Tawang 

Places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang 
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Tawang, at an altitude of 3048 meters, is a hub of monasteries. Research claims Tawang as the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama, known as Tsangyang Gyatso. In Tawang, you can find numerous spots with iconic landscapes and waterfalls. Tawang Valley is one of the most famous tourist places in Arunachal Pradesh. You can soak in the peaceful and calming vibes here. The charm of peace in Tawang is something that you can’t find at any other place in the world. You must plan your visit to Tawang from March to June or September-October.  

Ziro Valley 

Places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, Ziro Valley 
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The Ziro Valley is the best place if peace is what you are looking for. The site is blessed with a balmy climate and is home to tribal groups, making it devoid of the rush-rash city life. It is an old town in the north-eastern state—initially, home to the Apa Tani tribe. The valley is exclusively famous for its pine hills, which would drop your jaw at their picturesque landscape and rice fields. 

Sela Pass – Lifeline of Arunachal Pradesh

Places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, Sela Pass
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Guess what is known as the lifeline of Arunachal Pradesh? It is the Sela Pass. Sela Pass, in the Himalayan Vistas, is a heavenly place. The combination of the mesmerising Sela pass and the Himalayas surrounding it is deadly gorgeous and a nature’s gift to the state. If you plan to visit the crystal-like snow-covered Sela Pass, you might need an inner line permit. 

Tezu 

Places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, Tezu
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Tezu is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Arunachal Pradesh. There are numerous monasteries, museums, renowned wildlife sanctuary, and botanical gardens to include in your trip. Your trip to Tezu is incomplete if you don’t experience the cultural richness of the place.  

Roing – All rounder of Arunachal Pradesh 

Places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, Roing
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Roing is the all-rounder of tourism in Arunachal Pradesh. There is a wide variety of activities you can be a part of, and there is a vast event list of places to see if you visit Roing. The place has some of the most ethereal scenes with the snow-peaked mountains, beautiful deep gorges, river streams, breathtaking waterfalls, calming lakes, and archaeological sites.  

Namdapha National Park 

Places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, Namdapha National Park 
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Namdapha National Park is the third-largest national park in India. You can find the rarest and endangered animals and species here in the Namdapha National Park. The national park has exotic biodiversity. Snow Leopards, Clouded Leopards, Tigers, and other animals, you can see all. It is also an ideal place for forest trekking, hiking, and camping.  

Bomdila 

Places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, Bomdila
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Bomdila is a beautiful place with marvellous terrains. If you love clicking pictures or are a nature-lover, you must visit Bomdila once. You can seek a resort from the loud city life, and the town is full of picture spots. Not to forget the amazing apple orchids of Bomdila.  

Dirang – Village of Arunachal Pradesh

Places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, Dirang
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Dirang is a small town in Arunachal Pradesh. It is what we might call ‘ Chota Packet Badaa Dhamaka’. The perfect pleasant climate, breathtaking views and cultural hub makes it a place worthy of being in your tour plan. The most famous attractions here are the hot water spring, Dirang Dzong and the Yak research centre. 

Pasighat 

Places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, Pasighat
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Pasighat is a photographer’s delight. Love clicking pictures, don’t forget to include Pasighat in your visit plan to Arunachal Pradesh. The holy river, the Brahmaputra, flows through Pasighat, making it a blessing for a photographer’s eyes. The other name of Pasighat is ‘The Gateway of Arunachal Pradesh’. You can even be a part of fun activities like white river rafting, boating, and angling.  

Sangti 

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Sangti, the ‘piece of heaven’ in Arunachal Pradesh, is a small valley blooming in the lap of the Himalayas. The wide variety of flora and fauna, scenic beauty, and crystal clear rivers are some things you can not miss here.  

Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary 

Places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary 
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The Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary is famous all around the country, and it provides a home to the endangered Royal Bengal tiger. You can find the Sanctuary in the East Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. The Sanctuary sought to resort to more than 40 species of animals and plants.  

Places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, Madhuri Lake
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Madhuri Lake, or the Sangetsar Lake as known in the local area, is one of the most sacred lakes of Arunachal Pradesh. It is also the remotest lake in the world. The lake is present at an altitude of 12,000 ft above sea level. You might have seen the beautiful, enchanting lake in scenes of Bollywood movies. One instance is from the movie Koyla.  

Conclusion 

This brings us to the end of our list of Arunachal Pradesh places to visit. This article enlists the 12 most famous tourist places of Arunachal Pradesh that you must not miss if you plan to visit the state. Other than these, you can also include places like the Nuranang Falls, Bumla Pass, Tirap, Gorichen Peak, and others. Arunachal Pradesh has a lot of places you would love to visit. The state passes as an ideal vacation destination for every kind of person. It is truly Heaven on Earth. There are many monasteries, museums, waterfalls, lakes, hillside villages, etc., to calm your chaotic city-sighted mind and relax your soul. Activities like rafting, hiking, trekking, etc., satisfy the adventurer within you.

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