Pasighat
Pasighat around 155m above sea level is the headquarters of East Siang district and the oldest town of Arunachal Pradesh (established in 1911). It lies on the foothills of the Himalayas along the bank turbulent of Siang River. The place is known for receiving highest rainfall and it is quite foggy. Pasighat is predominantly inhabited by the Minyong Adi people who are known for their colorful Ponung dance.
Near Pasighat
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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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…
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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).
