Tirap tourism

Tirap district General information

Tirap District derives its name from the river Tirap which originates in the district and flows through Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. The entire area of Tirap District is covered with high hills and deep gorges. There is hardly a few plots of plain land in the villages lying close to the plains of Assam.


History

Since time in memorial, Tirap has been inhabited by ancestors of the indigenious tribes. Tribes such as the Nocte came to settle in the area during the 16th century, at the time of reign of the Ahoms. The Japanese troops invaded and controlled the area for a brief period in 1945, until the collapse of the Japanese empire.

Of late, Tirap has also been a major target for the NSCN, a Naga rebel group who aims to convert the local tribals to Christianity and the creation of Greater Nagaland, using military force. It is also said that Baptist missionaries subtly supports these rebel groups. 


Geography

Tirap District lies between the latitude 26º 38º N and 27º 47º N and the longitude 96º 16º E and 95º 40º E. The total area of the district is situated in a peculiar geographical setting bounded towards south of Myanmar. In the north there is the state of Assam and in the west, it is bounded by the state of Nagaland and on the east by Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. 


People

The major portion of the people inhabiting the district is the tribal group which constitutes 80% of the total district population. The major tribes inhabiting in the district are the Nocte, Wancho and Tutsa. Most of the people live in the villages. They are ever willing to share their problems and cooperative in nature. Most of them earn their livelihood through farming and allied activities such as govt. employment, govt. contract works, contract work in forest products, trade in local products, agricultural labour etc. 


Climate

The  climate is  largely  influence by  the terrain marked high hills, deep ravines and valleys through which the streams and rivers flow.  Generally, the elevation of land varies from about 200 metres in the north-west to about  4,000  metres  over  the  mountains.  The climate vary considerably from place to place due to the mountains nature of the terrain.

The  climate  is  cool  and  highly  humid  in  lower  elevations  and  in the valleys. The cold season prevailing from the later part of November to February is followed by frequent thunderstorms in the pre-monsoon season from March to May.  The monsoon continues from June to about the middle of October.


Flora & fauna

Like other districts  of  Arunachal  Pradesh, varieties of flora is available in Tirap District. The vegetation  of  the  district  largely  consists of tropical and subtropical evergreen forest with inter spread grasslands  and  temperate forests in the high hills. Most of the jungles are not virgin forests.

Rich and varied fauna are available in the district. This include some rare varieties of wild animals. Among the carnivores,  tiger  and  leopard  are  common.  The  wild  boar, bear, barking deer are also found in the district.  The  insectivores  and  the  rodents are very common. The Indian long tailed tree mouse,  the  large  tooth  rats,  the  house rats are common in every part of the district. Moreover, the jackals and various kinds of squirrels are found in the jungles.


Tourist Place

NAMSANG BORDURIA FOREST : The Namsang Borduria Forest was a private forest owned by the chiefs of Namsang and Borduria. In 1948, the government entered into an agreement with the two chiefs to take over their forest for 50 years for management by the government. In 1962, these forests were constituted as village forest as well as reserve forest covering an area of 147.42 sq. km. (Namsang - 108.88 sq. km. & Borduria - 38.64 sq. km.). In accordance with the provisions of the agreement rules were made in 1967 for administration of fund raised from the revenue collected from these forests. The Deputy Commissioner, Tirap District and PCCF, Arunachal Pradesh are authorised to act as trustees of the chiefs and the people of Namsang and Borduria. A development committee was formed for utilisation of fund for the welfare of the local people of the district. The fund is utilised for various schemes to promote social, cultural economy and education of the local people. The residential schools like Ramakrishna Sarda Mission Girls School at Khonsa, Ramakrishna Mission School at Deomali and weaving centres at Borduria, Khonsa, Doidam and Lazu are finaced by this fund. Another remarkable scheme being finaced by NBF is the establishment of NBF trust hospital at Pullong.

Tawang tourism

TAWANG - NORTH EAST INDIA HILL STATION

Tawang, the land of Monpasis a district of Arunachal Pradesh situated at a height of 10,000 ft from the sea level. It is believed that, the name Tawang was given by Mera Lama in the 17th century. Tawang is famous for its natural beauty, which attracts and fascinates the traveler. The place is a beautifully landscaped hill station in the Arunachal Pradesh State in the northeastern part of India. The Gelukpa sect is predominantly found in the region, which closely resembles other Tibetan sects.

Tawang is located at an altitude of 3500 m above the sea level in Arunachal Pradesh. It covers the area of 2085 sq km and is surrounded by Tibet in the north, Bhutan in the southwest, Kameng in the east and is separated from the west by Sela ranges.

The landscape of Tawang assumes an altogether new look during snowfall in the months of December and January. Tawang is also known for Buddhist influences and has one of the biggest monasteries of India

Tourist attractions in Tawang

Tawang has landscapes, history, religion and architecture to offer to its tourists. Tawang has countless monasteries and nunneries; up teem lakes, several waterfalls and hot water springs. The place is perfect for religious as well as adventure tourism amidst unexplored scenic beauty. Tawang Ganden Namgyal Lhaste, popularly known as the Tawang or Gompa Monastery, is a 400 years old Mahayana Sect Buddhist Monastery. It was built during the 17th century AD by Mera Lama, a contemporary of the 5th Lama. It is situated at a height of 3500 m near the Buddhist border. It is a place worth paying a visit because of the collection of huge scriptures, books, gold lettered Buddhist scriptures, images and tapestries. The Parkhang Hall of the monastery has the library with the rare hand-written and block-painted thankas or manuscripts of revered books like Tangun, Kangyur and Sungbhum. The 108 gold-embossed manuscripts of the 'Teaching of Lord Buddha' and 225 volumes of the explanations of Buddha's teachings covered with specially designed moth - proof silk adorned with paintings are the other rare works of Buddhist literature. The18 ft high gilded statue of the Buddha in the monastery complex is also worth watching. The festival of Torgya is held in the 11th Monpa month called the Dawa Chukchipah in the Tawang Monastery. A Craft Center here produces fine woolen carpets in various colorful designs.

Urqelling Monastery is the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama who is the only Indian to have risen to such a high position in Gelupka Sect of Buddhism so far. These monasteries along with several other monasteries and nunneries are visited by several tourist from all over the world all the year round. Tawang is popular haunt for several adventure sports. The rivers Tawang-Chu and Namjang-Chu are ideal for river-rafting activities. There is also an option for rock-climbing, paragliding, skating and other winter sport activities.

Tawang Monastery : Tawang Monastery is one of the biggest monasteries of India.It is also known as Galden Namgyal Lhatse. The monastery has an 18 feet high , gold painted statue of Gautam Buddha. The monastery was founded by Mera Lama in the mid-17th century.

Pankang Teng Tso Lake : There are beautiful lakes around Tawang, the most being Pankang Teng Tso Lake. It is 17 km away from maddening crowd of township.

Monpa Tribe : The picturesque Tawang girdled by lofty hills, is the home of the Monpas. There are various versions how this land came to be known as ' Tawang'. The Monpas are of Mongoloid descent. There are legends that the Monpas emigrated from Bhutan and Tibet at different times.

Tawang Library : The library is a repository of thousands of block-printed commentaries and treatises on the subject of Mahayana Buddhism. This is a valuable resource for Buddhist scholars in the region. Even the paper used is produced by the Monpas locally, from the bark of the Hong Seng tree.

Bomdila : Bomdila is 185 km from Tawang, which is also a major link between Tawnag and other parts of India.

Lower Subansiri tourist places

Lower Subansiri district General information

Lower Subansiri is an administrative district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. The district headquarters are located at Ziro. The district occupies an area of 10,135 km² and has a population of 98,244 (as of 2001).


History

 The name of the District is derived from the Subansiri River, a tributary of Mighty Brahmaputra, that flows through Raga Circle of this District. Till 1914, the District was a part of Lakhimpur District of Assam. By the Government of India Notification of 1914, the area covered by this District became a part of Lakhimpur Frontier Tract of the “North East Frontier Tract”. In March, 1919, by another public Notification, the Lakhimpur Frotier Tract along with Western sector was renamed as the “Balipara Frontier Tract”.

In 1946, the District area was curved out of the Balipara Frontier Tract in the name of “Subansiri Area” with its Headquarter at North Lakhimpur. In 1954, Subansiri Area was renamed as the “Subansiri Frontier Division” and its Headquarter was later transferred to Ziro. Like other parts of NEFA, the District was also under the Ministry of External Affairs and over-all Incharge was a Political Officer.

On 1st September, 1965, the Ministry of Home Affairs took over the Administrative charge of NEFA from the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Subansiri Frontier Division was renamed as Subansiri District, and Political Officer was redesignated as Deputy Commissioner, Addl.Political Officer as Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Political Officer(I) as Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Political Officer(II) as Extra Assistant Commissioner and Base Superintendent as Circle Officer respectively.

On 13th May’1980, Subansiri District was bifurcated into Lower and Upper Subansiri District. Upper Subansiri District was formed by covering the area of the then Daporijo Sub-Division, and rest of the area of erstwhile Subansiri District was placed under Lower Subansiri. Finally on the 22nd September, 1992, Lower Subansiri District was again bifurcated, and Papumpare District was formed. 


Geography

Lower Subansiri District covers approximately an area of 10,135 Sq.km. The topography of the District is mostly mountainous terrain, where the Hill Ranges varies approximately from 1000 to 1600 metres above sea level. A greater part of it falls within the Higher mountain zone consisting of tangled peaks and valleys. Nature has gifted the heart land of the District in the form of magnificent plateau at about 1564 metres above sea level, where District Headquarter, Ziro is located. 


Forest

The forest of the District are rich in valuable species of trees and different varieties of shrubs, cane and bamboo grow plenty, and the exquisite floral treasures of wilder species may often be found in the shadowy recesses of the Forest. The Forest of the District has got great economic values and various types of wild game. The District is also rich in wild fauna such as tigers, panthers, leopard, cats, bear, boars, antelopes and barking deer etc. beautify this nature’s Zoological Garden.

River

One of the main river of this District is Kamala. The origins of the river is from snow ranges of China(Tibet), which flows towards South-East and meets the Subansiri river at Raga Circle. The Subansiri river, at one time was famous for its gold dust flows through the District and leaving the District at Dollungmukh Circle. It ultimately joins the mightly Brahmaputra in plain of Assam. Khru, Panior, Kime, Panya, Selu, Pugo, Persen, Rein Sipu, Pange, Kiile etc. river are also worth mentioning.


Climate

The climatic condition of the district varies from place to place as well as season to season. The climate is largely influenced by the nature of terrain depending upon altitude and location of place. It may broadly be divided into four seasons in a year :

(1) the cold weather season is from December to February,

(2) March to May is the pre-monsoon season of thunders storms follows by,

(3) the South –West monsoon from June to about the middle of October and

(4) the second half of October to November which constitutes the post monsoon or the retreating monsoon period and is a period of transition.

In the foot hills or low high belt area of the district, the climatic condition is moderate in comparison to high belt areas, where during winter is very cold and chill, and in summer is pleasant. December and January are generally the coldest month, and July and August are warmest months.

Annual rainfall in the South is heavier than that in the Northern areas of the district. During the monsoon period more than 70 percent of the rain over the Southern half occurs while in the Northern portions it is about 60 percent. Variability of rain fall for the monsoon and the year ,as a whole, are relatively small. Average Annual Rainfall of the district Headquarter, Ziro recorded as 934.88 Cms.during, 2000.

Relative humidity is always high throughout the year except in the winter months being slightly less humid. In the cold season, the sky is abscurred on many mornings due to lifted fog which clears with the advance of the day generally, moderately clouded in the period of March to May, heavily clouded to overcast in the monsoon season and clear or slightly clouded during the post monsoon season. Winds are generally light strong katabatic winds down the valleys are experienced as local effect produced by the nature of terrain.


Population

As per 2001 census, the Lower Subansiri District has recorded a population 0f 98,244 comprising 49,542 males and 48,702 females of which 85,860(43,062 males (+) 42,798 females) are rural population spread over 595 villages and 12384(6480 males (+) 5,904 females) are Urban population. The average size of population of CD Block is found to be 8,256. The District population accounts for 9.62 percent of total population of the state. The average density of population per sq.km.is 10 for the district as compared to 10 persons for Arunachal Pradesh.

Lower Subansiri District ranks eight in population size and third in area (Approx. 10,135 sq.km.) among all the thirteen district of Arunachal Pradesh. Out of 3 (nine) CD Blocks, Ziro-II CD Block stands highest in rural population followed by Nyapin and Ziro-I CD Blocks.


Culture

The Apatani practice aquaculture alongwith rice farming on their plots. Rice - fish culture in the valley is an unique practices in the state where two crops of rice [ Mipya and Emoh] and one crop of fish [ Ngihi] are raised together.

  

Integrating aquaculture with agriculture assures higher pruductivity and year round employment opportunities for farmers.The plots utilised for rice cum fish culture is mainly based on organic fertilisation with a varieties of animals excreta such as poultry dropping [ Paro pai], pig excreta [ Alyi ekha ],cow dung [ Sii ekha] and wastes of plants such as rice husks [ Piina], waste product of local beer [ Poi] and ashes from household burnt [ Mubu ] and remains of burnt straws [ Muyu] after the harvest is over. And compost fertiliser like decomposed straws [ Liisi], weeds [ Tamih] and stalks [ ankho].
The Apatanis utilise varieties of domestic waste products to their paddy field to enhance crops productivity which in turn enhance soil fertility as well as feed to fishes. They left a heaps of rice bran, poultry dropping , pig excreta and many other household wastes during the month of December and January where transplantation for the next season begins.
  

The rice field (Aji) can be utilized for fish culture in the following two ways.Fishes can be reared from the month of April to September when the paddy crops grow in the field. At present it is being practised at Ziro .The fish culture can also be taken up from the month of November to February after harvesting of paddy crops is completed and transplantation for the next season begins.The culture of fishes in paddy fields, which remain flooded even after the paddy is harvested, may also serves as an occupation for the unemployed youths.

In recent year, however, the use of insecticides, pesticides, weedicides, and fungicides, many of which even in minute quantities, are highly toxic to aquatic life. There are other possibilities that too is the time when paddy fields retain water,but for off season for paddy crops; here,fishes alone can be grown. However,the present trend leaning heavily towards multiple cropping of culture practices.In other words,wheat can be substituted in place of rice during the month of October to February at Ziro.Moreover,fishes can be reared not only along with the common carp-species but also with other species such as Catla-catla (catla),Labeo rohita (Rohu),Cirrihnus mrigalo (Mrigal) when the paddy crops grow in the fields. In this, stocking density maintain at the rate of 5000 fingerling/ha. species ratio of surface feeder 25%,colunm 30% and bottom feeder 45%.

Paddy field is suitable for fish culture at Ziro bacause of having strong bund (Agher)in order to prevent leakage of water, to retain upto disired depth and also to prevent the escape of cultivated fishes during floods.The bunds built strong enough to make up the height due to geographical and topographic location of the paddy field. Bamboo mating done at the base of the bunds for its support. On the bunds, millets [ sarse] cultivation is a common practice in Apatani pleteau. Hence, leaving no portion of paddy plots is left unutilised. But till now, horticulture cum fish farming has not been taken up. In this practices, the bunds can be utilised for several varieties of vegetables, like cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes,radish, pumpkin, cucumber, beans, brinjals chillies, gingers etc.

Apatanis used paddy fields channel [ Siikho/Parkho/hehte] for water management , constructed at the middle of the paddy fields that divides the paddy field perpendicular and horizontally bisect at a point. The parkho provides the rearing space for fishes and provide shelter during the sunny day. It is important to note that Apatanis paddy field has two outlets [ hubur] and one inlet [ hubur] Former oulet is used for over flow of water and latter one which remains at the bottom meant for draining of the water for harvesting paddy crops and fishes.


Lack of poor management, pond culture at Ziro is somewhat lacking. This could be improved by providing organic fertilisers as done in paddy fields. In other ways, integrated with animal husbandry, poultry would pave better result. In this practices, cow dung and poultry litters can be used as organic manure for fish ponds.

Presently riverine [ kley] aquatic wealth is still virgin at Ziro. The species of fish found in the riverine such as Schizothorax [ Ngiyi Ngilyang], Eels [ Tabu Ngiyi], Nemaucheilus [ Ribu], Dorikona or weed fish [ Ngi papi], murrels at the lower reaches of Tabyu kley and others and monsoon migratory fishes [ Ngiira] which is found during the heavy flood during the summer season. Other species such as Prawn [ Nyanpo tassing] unwanted species like Nato neta [ yato pano] , water beetle [ Yassi anii/chunyi]and other aquatic bugs which occur plenty during the summer.

In order to catch fish in river, in olden days, Apatanis used local made gear Tajer,Takhung and barju to get total catch sometimes by diverting the river water into other ditches. Frequently, they used herbal poisonous plant to kill fish { Tamoh]. At present , they used chemical substanes like bleaching power, other explosive materials, and electrolites which is most discouraging in the fieldof pisciculture practices as a result of unwanted meant of practices leads to the death of valuable food organisms of the aquatic environment. Further, it causes imbalancing of ecological niche and thereby damaging the river bank. It is encourageable that some of NGOs have already formed unaminously local conservation Acts to stop such unwanted practices of fishing e.g. for increasing fish production in a sustainable manner, conservation of aquatic life, biodiversity is a necessary prerequisite

Lower Dibang Valley tourist places

Lower Dibang Valley

Details : The Lower Dibang Valley district, with the its headquarter at Roing is the youngest of the fifteen districts ofArunachal Pradesh. It forms a part of eastern Arunachal Pradesh. It is named after the River Dibang-one of the important tributaries of mighty Brahmaputra. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent. The district is bounded on the north by the Dibang Valley district, on the East by the Lohit district and Mc Mohan Line, on the west by the eastern and Upper Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh and on the south by the Tinsukia district of Assam. he Dibang, Ithun, Ason, Chipu, Aba, Iphi, Sisiri, Datung, Deopani river systems nourish this area making it a lovely place. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent. The abundance of natural beauty…..colorful and charming tribes…..ancient archeological sites make the place a perfect destination for nature lovers, adventurous tourists, archeologists and anthropologists Tour India with Indian Travel Agent. A rugged mountainous belt with its panoramic landscape is beyond description. Tour India with Indian Travel Agent. It is a land of wonder for tourists and living treasure for Scientists i.e. Ornithologists, Zoologists, Botanists, Ecologists. Indeed, a virgin natural forest with unique natural lakes in the midst of wilderness. The sanctuary is located near Roing and covers an area of 281.5 sq. km. The altitude varies from 400m to 3568m from Mean Sea Level (MSL). The sanctuary derives its name from Mehao Lake, a vast and virgin lake and is situated at a distance of 17 km from Roing. Tour India with Indian Travel Agent. History : Lower Dibang Valley district, with the its headquarter at Roing is the youngest of the fifteen districts of Arunachal Pradesh. It forms a part of eastern Arunachal Pradesh. It is named after the River Dibang-one of the important tributaries of mighty Brahmaputra. The district is bounded on the north by the Dibang Valley district, on the East by the Lohit district and Mc Mohan Line, on the west by the eastern and Upper Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh and on the south by the Tinsukia district of Assam. The district rises from the Himalayan foothills to the middle ranges with the highest point of Mayudia at a height of 2655 meters from mean sea level. Snow-capped peaks, turbulent rivers, mystic valleys and abundance of rich flora & fauna are a few attraction of the district. The district is well known for its largest cover of thick green forest with almost 80% of the area being notified as reserved forest, wild life sanctuaries or unclassified state forests. The Dibang, Ithun, Ason, Chipu, Aba, Iphi, Sisiri, Datung, Deopani river systems nourish this area making it a lovely place. The abundance of natural beauty�..colorful and charming tribes�..ancient archeological sites make the place a perfect destination for nature lovers, adventurous tourists, archeologists and anthropologists.

Lohit tourist places

The ancient history of the individual Lohit District is not concreated due to paucity of historical evidence, literary or material, yet the lower belt of the district is the base for evidence for existence of the ruins of ancient settlement, buildings, shrines and temples. The Parasuram Kund, Tamreswari temple, Sivalinga site and the city of king Bhismak situated in this region are also mentioned in the Puranic and tantric literatures. 

The scenic beauties of the district are splendid, Tezu Township alone attracts visitors for its set up. There are different tribes in the district. Their traditional dances, games and sports can be enjoyed in festive occasion. Elephant raiding, angling, rafting, hitchhiking, mountaineering etc. are the entertainment scopes available in the district.Modernisation though penetrates into the far furlong villages in the district, the influence of it is low. One can peep into life-style of the indigenous people while visiting the places of interests.

1. PARASURAM KUNDA:
Parasuram Kunda, a place of pilgrimage is situated in the lower reaches of the river Lohit at about 24 Kms. to the North-east    (27 degree 51' IV and 96 degree 23'E) of Tezu. The other name of the Kunda is 'Prabhu Kuthar', the origin of the 'Kunda' viz. Parasuram Kunda is associated with Parasuram's matricide. The history goes in brief that one day Renuka, mother of Parasuram went to Ganga for having bath and bringing water by delay in bringing water made the Rishi Jamadagni, the husband of Renuka very angry as it was already getting late for the mid day worship. He asked the sons to kill her. None of his six sons except Parasuram could oblige. Parasuram chopped off the head of his mother indeference to the wishes of his father, but as a result of crime handle with his axe got struck to his hand. Jamadagni was very pleased with him for carrying out his order and asked Parasuram to have for boon.
	Parasuram pray He asked the sons to kill her. None of his six sons ed for bringing his mother back to life, then enquired as to how to get rid of the crime of matricide. Jamadagni granted itand his mother got her life back and told Parasuram to visit " Brahma Kund" to wash off the sin. Parasuram came to the Brahma Kund, in Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh for holy dip in the kunda.  Religious people, saints come to this kund on Makarsakranti which falls on the 14th January every year.  The Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh extend all possible arrangement/help to those pilgrimage.

                                                                                                                                                                           
2. BUDDHA-VIHAR:

There are several Buddha-Vihar locally called CHONG in the Khamtis area.  The CHONG of Namsai,Sub.Division and Mon-mau, near the junction of Wakro-Tezu road is big and attractive. The world Peace Pagoda located in a river island at Chongkham is ideal for meditation in front of Buddha statues that surrounds in inner core of the vihar.                                                           The Khamti Raja's Chong at Guna Nagar at Chongkham is famouse for relics of Gautama Buddha.  All the CHONGs and statues of Lord Buddha are made in the Thai-architectural style. There is no ban to visit these CHONGs.

                                                                                                                                                                           
3. DONG:

"Dong" a small hamlet in the eastern most part of India had the privilege to have first sunrise of the millennium in India.  It is located near Walong circle at distance of about 200 Km from Tezu connected with all weather roads.  The spectacular view of snow-capped mountains and blue pine forest is worth watching besides having glimpse of first sunray.              

 4. GLOW LAKE:

Glow Lake is located in Wakro circle.  It is a beautiful spot with background of snow clad mountains and rich flora and fauna in and around the lake.  It covers an area of about  8 Sq.Kms. at a height of about 5000' above sea level.  The nearest road point is near Twam village on Chongkham-Wakro road from where one has to start trekking for the lake.  Owing to absence of proper road, it becomes an adventure trips to the lake.

                                                                                                                                                                           
 

5. HOT SPRING:

There are not springs near Kibithoo circle as well as Walong circle.  Visitors prefer to have a hot bath at the hot springs near Walong owing  to easy communication.  It is located at a distance of about 5 kms. from Walong.

 6. DISTRICT MUSEUM/CRAFT CENTRES:

The Museum and Craft centers are situated at the central place of Tezu township.  The books, the crafts and handloom articles of different communities of the people of Arunachal Pradesh are available in these centers, to know them in depth. 

                                                                                                                                                                           

7. BHISMAK NAGAR: 

A city of Bhismak Nagar, according to the Mahabharata and popular tradition, was established by a king named Bhismak.  The story of Bhismak narrates how Shri. Krishna married Rukmini against the wishes of her father Bhismak. 

The ruin of the historical Bhismak Nagar is located at a distance of about 40 Kms. from Tezu near Sunpura circle. 

8. HAWA CAMP:   It is located at a distance of 33 Km. from Tezu towards Hayuliang. One can have panoramic eye-view of the magnificent Lohit Valley and sunrise and sun set view from this spot. An ideal picnic spot.

Kurung Kumey tourist placces

Kurung Kumey district is one of the district of the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, with its district headquarters in Koloriang.

Geography of Kurung Kumey
Kurung Kumey district is surrounded by China in the north side, East Kameng District in the west side, Upper Subansiri District and Lower Subansiri District and in the southern boundary adjoins by Papum Pare District in the East of the Arunchal Pradesh. 

Latitude of Kurung Kumey city :  28.30' to 38.04' North
Longitude of Kurung Kumey city : 91.20' to 55.40' East

About Kurung Kumey District 
The name of Kurung Kumey district is drived from Subansiri river, its stream twin river Kurng and Kumey.

People and Culture of Kurung Kumey District 
The district is dominated by Nyishin tribe, the Nyishi tribe is belong to Abu Tani family as per the history of the Nyishi clan. There are many tribes belong to Abu Tani familyin other districts, they are Apatani in Lower Subansiri,Galo in Upper Subansiri, Tagin in Upper Subansiri.

Nyokum Yullo is the main festival that is celebrates during the month of February by the people.Main Language of this district is Hindi, Local dialect.

Sub division of Kurung Kumey District 
In Kurung Kumey District there is 2 sub division 
Koloriang
Nyapin

Circles in Kurung Kumey District 
In Kurung Kumey District there is 11 Circles
Koloriang
Sarli
Sangram
Palin
Chambang
Tali
Pipisorang
Damin
Parsiparlo
Nyapin
Phassang

Blocks in Kurung Kumey District 
In Kurung Kumey District there is 9 blocks
Koloriang
Sarli
Damin
Nyapin
Sangram
Palin
Chambang
Tali
Pipisorang

Tourist places in Kurung Kumey District    
Parsi Parlo

Major Crops of Kurung Kumey District
Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Millet, Pulses are the main crops of this district.

East Siang tourist placces

East Siang District

The East Siang district is an administrative district of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The East Siang district shares its borders with Upper Siang district in the north, West Siang district in the West, the Dibang Valley district in the east and Dhemaji of Assam in the south. The district headquarters are located in Pasighat situated at an altitude of 155 meters above mean sea level and is the oldest town in Arunachal Pradesh  established in 1911 A.D.

Origin

The name of the district is derived from the mighty river Siang which originates in Tibet (where it is called Tsangpo). It then transcends down and flows through the entire length of the area until it further flows down the plains of Assam in South of Pasighat town and meets Lohit and Dihang and becomes the Brahmaputra in Assam.

Facts & Figures

Area	4005 sq. km
Latitude	27.3 degree E
Longitude	95.35 degree N
Population (2011)	99,019
Males	50, 467
Females	48,552
Population density	27 per sq. km
Sex Ratio	962 females per 1000 males
Literacy Rate	73.54%
No. of Sub-Division	4
No. of Tehsil	6
No. of Blocks	6
Postal Code (Pasighat)	791102
STD Code	368

Geography

The East Siang district comprises an area of about 4005 sq kms. The total area under forest cover is 50544.6 hectares and the district has a terrain of mountainous region having a rich topographical variety. The district is located at an altitude of 155 meters above sea level. 

District divisions

There are five Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly constituencies located in this district. They are Panging, Nari-Koyu, Pasighat West, Pasighat East and Mebo. 

Demography

According to the 2011 census, the East Siang district has a population of 99,019. The district has a population density of 27 inhabitants per square km. the literacy rate is 73.54% and the sex ratio is 962 females for every 1000 males. The East Siang district is mainly inhabited by Adi tribe. The local people traditionally follow Donyi-Polo, though a sizeable population has also converted to Christianity. The languages spoken are Adi, a Sino-Tibetan language and Galo, an endangered language also from the same family. 

Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of this district.

Attractions

The East Siang district is tucked with beautiful picturesque landscapes. Tourists come to this place to experience the natural beauty gifted by Mother Earth. In 1978, East Siang became home to the D’Ering Memorial (Lali) Wildlife Sanctuary, which has an area of 190 sq kms. It is situated between the Siang and the Sibya rivers in the East Siang district. It lies on the floodplains on the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and is named after Dr. Daying Ering, a politician and social reformer of Arunachal Pradesh. The sanctuary has animal species like the elephant, wild pig, hog deer, Bengal florican and swamp florican. 

Apart from that, there are also adventure tourism facilities like rafting, angling trekking and mountaineeringavailable for the tourists. White water rafting is popular in the Siang River in this region. There is also an annual angling festival which is organized by the State Department of Tourism. The hills of the region ranging from 3000-4000 feet provide a good climb for the trekkers and mountaineers. Some of the other tourist places include Kekar Monying, Pangin, Yambung, Boleng, Ranaghat at Pasighat, Rottung, Ayeng village on the left bank of the Siang, Balek, J.N. College, Craft centre, Pasighat and District Museum.

How to reach:

• By Road: Pasighat, the district headquarter town is well connected by road. Visitors can reach Pasighat by bus, private vehicles or taxies from Guwahati (capital of Assam), Lakhimpur or Itanagar (Capital of Arunachal Pradesh). 

• By Water: One can also cross the river Brahmaputra from Dibrugarh by ferry to Oryamghat that is situated at a distance of 32 km from Pasighat.

• By Air: The nearest airports are at Dibrugarh and Guwahati. Helicopter services are available from Guwahati and Itanagar.

East Kameng tourist places

East Kameng district is one of the district of Arunachal Pradesh state in northeastern, India. District headquarters is located at Seppa.

Geography of East Kameng 
East Kameng  district covers the 4134 Sq Km area. East Kameng district is bounded by West Kameng in the west side, Papumpare in the East side, Part of Lower Subansiri and Macmohan (International Boundary) line in the North side and Sonitpur District of Assam in the South side. The District headquarters , Seppa lies on the bank of River Kameng.

Rivers and tributaries : Important tributaries of river Kameng which are turbulent and high speed rivers are Para, Pakoti, Keya Bichom, Pachi, Pachok, Pacha, Pakke, Papu, Passa, Narmorah and Dikalmukh

Latitude of East Kameng city :  26° 56" to 27° 59" N
Longitude of East Kameng city : 92° 36" E to 93° 24" E

About East Kameng District 
East Kameng district derives its name from the river Kameng. East Kameng is mostly inhabited by the scheduled tribes. The major tribes are Bangnis, Akas, Mijis and Puroiks. Sarok, Nyokum and Chindang are the major festivals of the native tribal people.

Main Languages  Spoken in East Kameng District 
Main Dialects  of this district are Bangni, Aka, Miji, Sullung and main Languages of this district are English, Hindi, Assamese

Sub division of East Kameng District 
In East Kameng District there is 2 sub division 
Seppa 
Chayangtajo

Assembly Constituency in East Kameng District 
In East Kameng District there is 5 Assembly Constituency 
8-Bameng(ST)
9-Chayangtajo(ST)
10-Seppa East (ST)
11-Seppa West (ST)
12-Pakke-Kessang(ST)

Administrative Circles in East Kameng District 
In East Kameng District there is 13 administrative  Circles 
Chayangtajo
Sawa
Khenewa
Bameng
Lada
Gyawe Purang
Pipu
Seppa
Richukhrong
Pijirang
Pakke-Kessang
Seijosa 
Dissing Passo.

Cities and Towns in East Kameng District 
Seijosa
Seppa

Tourist places in East Kameng District    
Papu Valley
Naksha Parbat
Lada
Chayengtajo
Pakke Keshang
Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary 
Pampoli Horticulture Garden
The Three Valleys (Pakke-Valley, Pappu Valley and Passa Valley )

Colleges in East Kameng District    
District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), East Kameng, East Kameng

Major Crops of East Kameng District    
The main crops of the district are Paddy, Maize, Millet, Sweet-Potato, Chilly and Vegetables.