Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh is also known as the "Hidden Land" due to being closed to outside visitors for many years.
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Arunachal Pradesh is a travel destination in northeastern India. Where the Seven Sisters destination is located
Name: Arunachal Pradesh
Region: Northeast India, the northernmost state of the 7 small states (Seven Sisters) of northeastern India. Shares borders with Myanmar in the east and Bhutan in the west. Borders China to the north.
Capital CIty: Itanagar
Population::1,382,611
Language: One of the most diverse regions in Asia, with about a dozen languages but the official language is English, Adi, Nishi and Monpa.
Religion: About 30% Christianity, 30% Hinduism, small amounts of Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism and Jainism.
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Permit: In order to travel to the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India, it is necessary to first obtain a permit (entry visa). The permit is only available for 2 or more people. For a single person, it will cost twice as much.
How to reach and from where: The only connection of all the "Seven Sisters" with the rest of India is through the "Chicken's Neck", a narrow land bridge up to 33 km wide that connects Assam with West Bengal.
Types of tourism: You can find tourists of all types in Orissa, but since a special permit is required to enter Orissa, the area is less touristy.
Travel destinations in Arunachal Pradesh
- The largest Buddhist monastery in India..
- The town of Deering - about 3 km from Deering, there are hot springs and very beautiful villages around it - rice terraces.
- Tawang Valley -in western Arunachal, gives a taste of Tibet. The area also has the second highest road in the world called 'Basla Pass'.
- Zimitang (Chimitang)a 4-hour drive from Tawang, there is a daily jeep service and a local bus from Tawang
Arunachal Pradesh Summary
Arunachal Pradesh is also known as the "hidden land" due to being closed for many years to outside visitors. It is largely composed of various tribes (of Mongolian origin) that are divided into dozens of sub-tribes, each with unique characteristics: language, rituals, customs and clothing. Its landscape is jungle, the scenery is picturesque and eye-catching like a beautiful painting.
