Freeindia > Tourism > India - Destination Of The New Millennium > The East > Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur And Nagaland
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal is a rich treasure trove of hundreds of rare plants. It has over 550 species of orchids, all growing in their natural state in abundance. Its verdant forests, turbulent streams, lofty mountains and snow clad peaks make it a unique place offering the tourist numerous opportunities for rafting, hiking and mountaineering.
Freeindia > Tourism > India - Destination Of The New Millennium > The East > Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur And Nagaland
Bomdila
Headquarter of West Kameng District, Bomdila is a small town situated at a height of 8500 ft. Picturesque Himalayan landscapes, pleasant climate, apples, 7500 varieties of orchids, artistic people and Buddhist Gompas are the main attractions of this place.
How to reach : Tezpur (190 kms) is the nearest airport with daily flights from Calcutta. Nearest railway station is Rangapara (1100 kms). Well connected by daily bus services from Tezpur.
Where to stay : Tourist Lodge, Circuit House (PWD), Inspection Bungalow (PWD), Forest Inspection Bungalow, Hotel Mayur, Hotel Sweet, Hotel Chuki, Hotel Dawa, Hotel La, Hotel Sangrila, Hotel Dragon.
What to see : Craft centre, B u d d h i s t Monasteries, Museum, Jamiri to visit Nag Mandir, Tenga Valley. Brang valley is ideal for trekking.
Freeindia > Tourism > India - Destination Of The New Millennium > The East > Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur And Nagaland
Tipi
On the way to Bomdila, lies the flora-glass house of Tipi, situated on the banks of river Bharali, surrounded by evergreen forests. Over 7500 orchids of about 300 species are found here.
Freeindia > Tourism > India - Destination Of The New Millennium > The East > Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur And Nagaland
Tawang
Tawang the land of the Monpa tribes and the major centre of Mahayana Buddhists stands on the spur of a hill over 12,000 ft. above the sea level, overlooking a valley and surrounded on all sides by mountains.
How to reach : Nearest airport is Tezpur (345 kms). Nearest railhead is Rangapara (280 kms). Buses and taxis ply regularly from Bomdila to Tawang.
Where to stay : Tourist Lodge, Circuit House (PWID), Inspection Bungalow, Hotel Shangrilla, Hotel Nichu.
What to see : 400 year old Buddhist Monastery, Craft Centre and ideal trekking and hiking sites.
Freeindia > Tourism > India - Destination Of The New Millennium > The East > Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur And Nagaland
Naharlagun And Itanagar
Located in the Himalayan foothills of Papum Pare district, Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh which includes Naharlagun as well. Its main attraction is the fresh cool breeze and the climate that attracts many visitors.
How to reach : Nearest airport is Lilabari in Assam (57 kms from Naharlagun and 67 kms from Itanagar.) Naharlagun is also connected by a helicopter service from Guwahati. Nearest railway stations are at Harmuti (23 kms from Naharlagun) and North Lakhimpur (60 kms from Itanagar) in Assam.
Where to stay : Naharlagun - Youth Hostel, Hotel Hornbill, Hotel Simong, Hotel Laksmi, Hotel Tourist. Itanagar-Hotel Donyi-Polo Ashok, Hotel Bomdila, Hotel Arun Subansiri, Hotel Itafort, Hotel Kameng.
What to see : Pachin River, Polo Park (M.G. Park), Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Museum, Emporium, Zoo, View Point. waterfalls at Mukdo.
Freeindia > Tourism > India - Destination Of The New Millennium > The East > Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur And Nagaland
Manipur And Imphal
Manipur
Nestling amidst a lush green comer of North East India is the beautiful little Shangrila called Manipur. Literally meaning 'a jewelled land', Manipur is really a paradise on earth with picturesque surroundings and breathtaking views.
Imphal
The capital of Manipur, Imphal is a bustling mini m e t r o p o I i s situated at height of 790m above sea level.
How to reach : Imphal is connected by air with Calcutta Delhi, Aizwal Guwahati and Silchar. Nearest railhead is at Dimapur (215 kms.). By road it is a 123 kms. drive from Kohima in Nagaland. Imphal is connected by a network of roads with all the important cities of North Eastern India.
Where to stay : Hotel Imphal, Anand Continental, Prince, White Palace, Maharaja, Nirmala, Tourist Homes at Moirang, Sendra, Phubala, Kaina, Tamenglong and Churachandput (Govt. of Manipur).
What to see : Shree Govindajee Temple, Khwairamband Bazaar, Shaheed Minar, War Cemetries, Knonghampat Orchidarium, Manipur Zoological Gardens.
Freeindia > Tourism > India - Destination Of The New Millennium > The East > Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur And Nagaland
Nagaland And Kohima
Nagaland :
Nagaland is situated south of Arunachal Pradesh, bordered by Myanmar. A hilly state, Nagaland is famous for its War Cemetry.
Kohima :
Is the state capital and a hill station situated at an altitude of 1444m above sea level.
How to reach : Nearest airport is at Dimapur which connects Nagaland with Delhi, Calcutta and rest of the country. Dimapur lies on the main line of North Eastern Frontier railway. All important towns and villages are connected by the Nagaland State Transport Services. Some major distances are : Guwahati to Kohima - 342 kms, Kohima to Imphal-145 kms, Dimapur to Kohima-72 kms.
Where to stay : Tourist lodge. Yatri Niwas, MLA Hostel, V.I.P. Guest House, Hotel Pine, Hotel Capital, Hotel Ambassador, Tourist Lodge, Hotel Japfu, Valley view.
What to see : War Cemetry, Museum, Cultural C e n t r e , Zoological Park, C a t h e d r a I , Kohima village (Bara Basti), Khonoma , Dzukou Valley, Dzulekie, Japfu Peak (3048m) above sea level (15 kms south of Kohima).
Entry formalities for Nagaland, Manipur Arunachal Pradesh & Mizoram: Foreigners are not allowed to enter Nagaland. Foreign nationals (individuals) intending to visit the States of Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh are required to apply for Restricted Area Permits (RAP) to the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi through the Indian Missions in their respective countries.
In the case of group tourists of four and above the RAPs can be obtained from The Indian Missions, FRROs in Mumbai/Calcutta/Delhi and Immigration Office in Chennai.
Domestic tourists are also required to obtain Inner Line Permits before travelling to the above places. These permits can be obtained from the Office of the Resident Commissioner of the respective States located in Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Delhi and Guwahati.
RAPs of ILPs are not required for travelling within the states of Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura.
Copyright © by FreeIndia.Org - India Site dedicated to freedom movement, education, culture, All Right Reserved.
