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Northeast with Tawang Special
8 Nights
9 Days
Shillong (2) Tezpur (1)
Dirang (1)
Tawang (2)
Bomdila (1)
Guwahati (1)
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Hotel
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Sightseeing
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Breakfast
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Transfer
Shillong
Cherrapunji
Seven Sister Falls
Brahmaputra River
Dirang
Tawang
Tawang Monastery
Bomdila
Airport Pickup & Drop
Best of Seven Sisters
11 Nights
12 Days
Shillong (2) Tezpur (1)
Dirang (1)
Tawang (2)
Bomdila (1)
Kaziranga (2)
Guwahati (2)
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Hotel
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Sightseeing
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Breakfast
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Transfer
Umium Lake
Cherrapunji
Brahmaputra River
Dirang
Tawang
Tawang Monastery
Bomdila
Kaziranga National Park
Airport Pickup & Drop
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FAQs
Arunachal Pradesh is most famous for its breathtaking natural landscapes comprising picturesque misty mountains and valleys, rich tribal culture, and ancient monasteries. Known as the “Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains”, the state boasts a unique culture blending elements of Mahayana Buddhism with various indigenous tribal groups. For the same reason, Arunachal Pradesh is a popular tourist destination among culture buffs, as well as scenery buffs.
Yes, Hindi is widely spoken in Arunachal Pradesh, making it one of the most common languages in the state. Although a vast majority of the population speaks Nyishi, along with a few other indigenous tribal languages, Hindi is considered a core connecting language in the state.
Arunachal Pradesh’s most popular foods include:
1. Thukpa - a hearty noodle soup featuring various herbs, vegetables, and meat - most commonly pork or yak
2. Apong - a local rice beer
3. Momos - steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables
4. Chura Sabji - a type of curry made with fermented yak or cow milk cheese and flavoured with chilli flakes
5. Pasa - a special fish soup made with minced fish and flavoured with garlic, ginger and a variety of local spices
6. Dung Po - steamed rice dish made with a unique cooking technique that uses a bottomless pot and leaves
7. Ngatok - a rich fish dish.
The best time to visit Arunachal Pradesh is between March and May during the spring season, when the state experiences fairly pleasant weather with temperatures ranging between 15°C and 25°C. These months are ideal for trekking, sightseeing and exploring the rich landscapes of the region.For a winter wonderland experience, and for explorers who wish to see snowfall, the months from October to February are some of the best times to visit Arunachal Pradesh. However, it is important to stay alert, as heavy snowfall in some regions can lead to road closures.
Some of the best places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh are:
1. Tawang - famous for the Tawang Monastery, Tawang war memorial and Sela Pass
2. Ziro Valley - a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its natural scenery
3. Namdapha National Park - for diverse wildlife
4. Tezu - famous for its botanical garden and museum
5. Nuranang Falls - located in the Tawang district
6. Mechuka Valley - known for its stunning landscapes, perfect for nature lovers
7. Bomdila - famous for the Bomdila Monastery and war memorial.
A few things unique things you can shop for in Arunachal Pradesh are handwoven textiles like Apatani and Monpa fabrics known for their bright colours and geometric patterns, wooden artifacts, Thangka paintings, traditional carpets, local bamboo and cane artifacts, and other Tibetan-inspired items like shawls.
Yes, all Indian tourists, not residing in the state, need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter and tour Arunachal Pradesh. It is a mandatory travel document that is meant to protect the state’s local culture and general environment.
You can apply for your ILP through the state’s official portal. Once you upload the documents and pay the fees, you can easily get your ILP processed. Alternatively, you can also avail of all-inclusive Arunachal Pradesh travel packages with renowned travel agencies, in which the ILP is often already included.
Arunachal Pradesh offers a great variety of adventure tourism activities like trekking, mountain biking, paragliding, and river rafting. Destinations like Tawang and Fong Fong Ma Falls have special “adventure zones” to promote safe and fun activities like rappelling.
7 to 10 days is generally considered sufficient to tour Arunachal Pradesh and cover its core attractions.
The “Seven Sisters” are seven contiguous states in Northeast India. They are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. These states are known to have several cultural and geographical similarities.
All-inclusive Arunachal Pradesh tour packages start from Rs. 47,000 per person without flight charges, and cover all of the major attractions in the state, along with other nearby places of interest.
