Though not been recognized as a most frequently visited tourist spot, still Arunachal Pradesh can be rated as one of the most beautiful tourist spots of the world, offering calmness of Himalaya, jovial and colorful lifestyle of the local people. If you want to spend your holiday amidst complete peace or serenity, then choose Arunachal Pradesh. Surely the virgin beauty of this state of India would not make your feel disappointed. The captivating aura of this state is suitable for those, who want to spice up their holidays with some amounts of adventure or thrill.
Arunachal Pradesh is located at the north east region of India being separated by the Himalaya range from India’s neighboring country China. The steep hilly roads are full of thrills, though the journey to this state can be a little tiring. The state of Arunachal Pradesh can be accessed via Guwahati, which is the capital city of Assam, considered as the gateway to the north eastern India. From Guwahati, private car as well as shared car options are available for the tourists to access the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, namely Itanagar. Itanagar is a prominent tourist spot of Arunachal Pradesh, where you can explore slow paced suburban lifestyle of the people. Nestled at the lap of Himalaya, far bustling Indian roads, Itanagar welcomes tourists with warm reception.
Itanagar is basically famous for Ita Fort. Ita means bricks; as the fort is completely made of bricks, it has been named so. Arunachal Pradesh is basically dominated by the believers of Buddhism and being the neighbor of Tibet, influence of Tibetan culture can be observed in Arunachal Pradesh. Buddhist temple of Itanagar is significant in this regard and thus it is considered as one of the prime attractions of Itanagar. Apart from this, Itanagar houses a lot of other tourist landmarks, and they are Ganga Lake, Indira Gandhi Park, Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum, etc.
Tawang – The Pinnacle of Arunachal Holiday
If you are planning for Arunachal Pradesh holidays, then Tawang is a must-visit place for you. Situated at a height of around 16000 feet, Tawang is a heavenly place that you will remember throughout your life. The enchanting beauty of the surroundings and the nippy climate of Tawang, especially during winter season will surely allure you in your holidays in Arunachal Pradesh. You can enjoy the glimpses of snow capped mountain peaks and the serene Tawang Lake. Tawang is considered as a sacred place, where major Buddhist rituals and festivals are held. Buddhists monks stay in this place and learn the lessons of spiritualism.
Wildlife Tour in Arunachal Pradesh
Holiday packages in Arunachal Pradesh offer a unique chance to explore the Himalayan wildlife at a steep altitude. The state hosts the biggest national park of India, named as Namdapha National Park. The national park houses wide varieties of animals as well as plants. You may find Himalayan bear, tigers, leopards, rare Himalayan Red Panda, Yaks and many more animal species. Due to security reasons, foreign tourists require state permit to access different parts of this state, whereas domestic tourists do not require such permits generally. But, it is important to carry proper identification cards, issued by the Union Government of India.