Dirang
Dirang, situated between Bomdila and Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh doesn’t have a whole lot to see but it is a spectacular, relatively low lying valley with many 500-year-old stone houses, ruined Dirang Dzong (fort) and ancient monastery on the hilltop. It is convenient to stop on the way to or from Tawang. The national Yak research center is half-way between Dirang and Tawang. Sangti valley, which is about 9kms away sees endangered back necked cranes during winter months and there is a hot springs short distance away, where local go for a holy dip.
Near Dirang
More to see around Arunachal Pradesh.
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Bhramaputra River
Bhramaputra or Siang river as it is known in Arunachal need special mention.
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Bomdila
Bomdila (approx. 2500m) is the head quarter of west Kameng district with a small town spread over a wide ridge, inhabited mostly by Monpas.
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Gorsam Chorten
Gorsam Chorten near the village of Zemithang is the largest Stupa of the area with the height of about 100ft (like a 10 storied building).
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Itanagar
Itanagar, the capital city of the Arunachal Pradesh State is a modern settlement built in the vicinity of the ruin of the 14th century fort old capital.
