10 Most Beautiful Places To Visit In Arunachal Pradesh

OT Staff

Tawang

Tawang, home to India’s largest monastery, sits at 10,000 ft in the Eastern Himalayas. It offers snow-covered peaks, serene lakes like Madhuri Lake, and stunning Tibetan cultural heritage.

Guwahati To Tawang road | Shutterstock

Ziro Valley

Known for its lush rice fields and Apatani tribal culture, Ziro Valley is a UNESCO Tentative Site. It also hosts the famed Ziro Music Festival amidst scenic pine-covered hills.

Rural landscape, paddy field of Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh | Shutterstock

Bomdila

Perched at 8,000 ft, Bomdila offers panoramic Himalayan views, apple orchards, and Tibetan monasteries. The Bomdila Monastery and local crafts make it a cultural and visual delight.

Bomdila Monastery | Shutterstock

Sela Pass

Located at 13,700 ft, Sela Pass connects Tawang and West Kameng. It is famed for the azure Sela Lake, snow-laden peaks, and its year-round high-altitude scenic beauty.

Herd of domestic yak (bos grunniens) grazing in the high Himalayan alpine meadow near Sela Pass | Shutterstock

Dirang

Dirang is a picturesque hill town known for its hot springs, monasteries, and the 17th-century Dirang Dzong. It offers great trekking routes and apple and kiwi orchards.

A view of Dirang valley | Wikimedia Commons

Mechuka

Set near the Indo-China border, Mechuka Valley is known for its unexplored beauty, ancient Samten Yongcha Monastery, and pine-covered hills. The Siang River adds to its charm.

A stream at the Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh | Shutterstock

Namdapha National Park

India’s third-largest national park, Namdapha is a biodiversity hotspot. It harbours species like snow leopards and red pandas, and offers dense tropical forests and remote trekking trails.

A rest house at the Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh | Shutterstock

Itanagar

Arunachal’s capital blends modernity and tradition. Visit the Ita Fort, Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum, and the Ganga Lake, all while surrounded by gentle hills and vibrant local culture.

A Buddhist temple in Itanagar | Wikimedia Commons

Pasighat

Situated along the Siang River, Pasighat is the oldest town in Arunachal Pradesh. It offers river rafting, angling, and panoramic views of the Eastern Himalayas and tea gardens.

A view form Pasighat, Arunachal | mridulablog/instagram

Roing

Roing lies in the Lower Dibang Valley and is rich in archaeological sites, lakes, and tribal culture. Visit Mehao Lake, Bhismaknagar Fort, and enjoy its pristine natural setting.

A street view of Roing | Wikimedia Commons

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