Excursions in Arunachal
Pradesh
Bomdila
Bomdila, 190 km from the nearest airport of Tezpur, and 146 km from Rangpura
the nearest railhead, is the headquaters of West Kemeng district. The Place
offers a view of the beautiful Himalayan Landscape, and also has a number of
Buddhist gompas plus lovely apple orchards.
Tawang
A little way off from Bomdila is Tawang at a height of 3,040 metres, and one
of the highest administrative headquarters in the world Malinithan, 1 km from
Lilabari airport, is the site of recent excavations revealing a flourishing
city of 7 to 8 centuries ago. Its beautiful and exquisite temples and sculptures
speak of a glorious past.
Malinithan
A little way off from Bomdila is Tawang at a height of 3,040 metres, and one
of the highest administrative headquarters in the world Malinithan, 1 km from
Lilabari airport, is the site of recent excavations revealing a flourishing
city of 7 to 8 centuries ago. Its beautiful and exquisite temples and sculptures
speak of a glorious past.
Parashuram Kund
Famous as the place where Lord Parashuram washed his sin of matricide, the Parashuram
Kund is situated on the banks of the river, Lohit, 21 km from Tezu. The Kund
is the scene of a big gathering of visitors and pilgrims coming for a holy dip
on Magh Purnima (fullmoon during January).
Bhismakanagar
And, in the district of Lohit lies the fortress of King Bhismaka called Bhismakanagar.
Its strong ramparts on three sides, and a mountain wall on the fourth have made
it almost impregnable. This was the ancient kingdom of Bhismaka where he gave
his daughter, Rukmini, in marriage to Lord Krishna. Among the ruins is an ancient
Shiva Temple. Bhsmakanagar can be reached from Tezu.
Tipi
Tipi, on the way to Bomdila, is situated at a height of 190 meters. Over 7,500
orchids of about 300 species, some very rare, can be seen here. There is also
are Orchid Museum and Herbarium.
Namdapha Wildlife Sanctury
The 1,800 sq. km Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary, on the indo-Burma border in Tirap
district, is a delight for the wildlife enthusiast. Its rare inmates include
the famous snow leopard, the musk deer, and the Himalayan black deer, among
numerous other animals.
