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Pasighat situated 270 km from Itanagar is also referred to as the gateway to Arunachal Pradesh and 'The Land of rising Sun'. It is the oldest town in the state and popular for scenic splendours. Pasighat was founded in 1911 by the Britishers as a gateway to administrative convenience of the greater Abor Hills and the north area in general. The city serves as the headquarters of the East Siang district. It is home of the Adi tribe and it is the land of Siang river and indigenous hanging bridges. . The famous Siang river rolls across the city and head towards plains where it merged with Dihing and Lohit rivers and ultimately it roars in Assam as the well-known Brahmaputra river. Pasighat is ideal for adventure sports such as river rafting. Pasighat and the area around receives heavy rainfall every year during monsoon season. Pasighat follow its rich culture and tradition. The festivals here are celebrated with great fervour. There are also many tea gardens close to the place. Tourism is also a major source of income of Pasighat as pleasant waterfall graces the mountain cliffs and chills the vicinity.
The Daying Ering Sanctuary is 13 km from Pasighat and one of the most popular wildlife parks of the state. It is spread over an area of 190 km and its major portion constitutes of alluvial grasslands and the rest of the area is covered by the woods and water. It is a perfect spot for eco-tourism. The sanctuary is surrounded by the river Siang which gives it a picturesque view. This is well known for the beautiful view of migratory birds from places like Siberia and Mongolia. Bird watching is a favorite activity to the tourists here.
Pangin is a small village situated at a distance of about 60 km from Pasighat. Pangin is one of the largest Adi Minyong tribe village with more then five hundred houses. It stands at a point where River Siyom meets River Siang and presents a rare sight. The blue waters of Siom meet the green Sinag which gives splendid views. The place is also known for its variety of medicinal plants and other herbs. Zoologists consider this village as a great resource of study as it is rich with wildlife too. This is one place that makes nature lover feel better.
It is one of the important places of the state where memorials have been erected. This is a mountain cliff of 50m high and about 500m in length and is located near to Rottung. It is an important historical place because it was here that the Adi people put up a strong resistance against the British in 1911. The war was a part of a punitive expedition undertaken by the British for murdering Noel Williamson, a political officer.
Pashighat,India
The hotel is simple but have comfortable rooms with ethnic decor and TV connection. One can have garden-fresh tea and awesome food prepared by in-house chef. The hotel is located on main road near the market. The hotel has all basic amenities....
Population: 24,656
Average Climate:
| Summer: | 19° C – 36° C |
| Winter: | 9° C – 28° C |
Best time to visit: November to April