Bookmark! Things you should definitely see when in Arunachal

Arunachal Pradesh is one of the lesser explored regions of North East India, and not only boasts of scenic natural beauty, but also serves as home to several tribes that follow different beliefs. This destination is such a mixed bag that you might find it a daunting task to plan your travel itinerary. So, to help you sort your itinerary, here are some of the things that you should definitely see when in Arunachal.

When in Arunachal, you will be in luck if you are able to witness their culture and tradition very closely. For instance, if you manage to time your travel during festivals, you can actually not only witness their traditional dance, but will also be able to take part in the activity. The folk dances of Arunachal Pradesh come in various formats, such as martial arts dance, religious drama dance, or colourful dance. Depending on when you visit this place, grab the opportunity if you find any, and create memories of a lifetime.

You will find this beautiful falls on the main road up toward Sela Pass. It’s not only a popular attraction of Arunachal Pradesh, but is also used to generate electricity for local use. You can reach this spot if you take a small walk off the road, and it is worth a pit stop.

Located in Tawang, this beautiful monastery sits at an unbelievable height of 10000 ft above the sea level on a hilltop, and is the world's second largest monastery. If you are keen to learn ore about Tibetan Buddhism, you should definitely visit this place, and learn the monks here, by interacting and engaging with them. The experience will definitely be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. When here, light a candle and say a prayer for your loved ones.

Sitting at a height of 13700 ft, it’s the highest pass in North East India. Adorned with Tibetan prayer flags and snow, this spot will be a sight to sore eyes. You will be passing through this pass here to get to Tawang. Do note, this pass remains close at times due to harsh weather conditions, which means that you need to check before you head this far.

Dotted with towering mountains, lush greenery, and blessed with pleasant climate almost all-round the year, Ziro Valley is gradually making the right noises in the tourism circuit. Situated around 115 km from the state capital, you will require 4 hours to reach this spot. Apart from its natural beauty, you should definitely visit this place to spend some time with the people of Ziro Valley, who are called Apatani, and are known for featuring facial tattoos and nose plugs. They are sun and moon worshippers, and the moment when you meet and see the way they live, is something that you will cherish forever.