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Site last updated 12-04-2007
ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh is tucked away in the North Eastern tip of India. Whilst most of the state is mountainous, crowned by the snowcapped grandeur of the High himalaya, along the various rivers it eases into lush swampy forests and deep river hewn valleys.
The state also has one of the highest rainfalls is India at 350cm per anum, which makes for a hot and humid climate. Average temperature during the winter months range from 15 to 21 degree celsius and 22 to 30 degree celsius during monsoon.Between June and August the temperature may go up to 40 - 42 degree celsius.
Lovers of nature will love this state, which abounds with flora and fauna and has huge biodiverity.
It is home to many rare and highly endangered species of wild life like Mishmi, Takin, Hoolock Gibbon, Musk Deer, Bharal, Hisbid Hare, Flying Squirrel as well as four large cats, the Tiger, Leopard, Clouded leopard and snow leopard in addition to lesser feline species like the Golden cat and marbled cat. The slopes and valleys are awash with tress and plants and consequently this state boast more than 500 bird species, like Wreathed Hornbills, Black-Necked Crane, Blood Pheasant, Monal, Ibisbill, Purple Cochoa. All in all wildlife lover delight.you'll find links to the parks and attraction listed below!
N.B.
There are special inner line permits necessary to visit Arunachal Pradesh here are the rules for foreign tourist
Foreign Tourists intending to visit Arunachal Pradesh require a Restricted Area Permit. The foreign tourists can obtain the Protected Area Permit from:All India Missions abroad,
All Foreigners Regional Registration Officers (FRROs) at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata
Chief Immigration Officers, Chennai
Home Ministry, Govt. of India
Home Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar
The permit can be obtained for a period of 10 (ten) days for a group consisting of four or more persons.
The application giving the details like Name, passport number, its issuing authority and the expiry date, place of birth, profession, proposed duration of stay and the purpose of visit should be made to the following address:
Home Commissioner
Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar
Phone: +91 - 360-2212339
or
Ministry of Home Affairs
Govt. of India, New Delhi-110001
Foreign Tourists visiting Arunachal Pradesh will have to pay US$ 50 per head to Government of Arunachal Pradesh and application for RAP should be applied through Local approved tour approved tour operator.
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Travel within Arunachal Pradesh is best done by bus and taxi, as such we can offer little information on timetables and prices, We do however offer a suggested route to take in some of what this state has to offer.
Itanagar- Ziro - Daporijo - Along - Pashighat - Jengging - Yingkiong
Best time to visit March to June
District(s) 16
16Established 1987-02-20
1987-02-20Capital Itanagar
ItanagarLargest city Itanagar
ItanagarPopulation 1,091,117
Density 13 /km2
13 /km2 Language(s) Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, and many tribal languages
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