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Subansiri River

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Daporjio, the tiny scenic town of Arunachal Pradesh is the heart of North-East India. It is located at an altitude of 600m in the upper Subansiri (district). The word 'Dapo' and 'Rijo' mean 'the protection' and 'the valley'. Literally, Daporjio is protected against all the evil spirits by the Subansiri River. The river Subansiri makes the main branch of the River Brahmaputra which runs kissing the town. Hence, Darporjio is itself a complete holiday package by offering a range of tourist activities including trekking, river rafting, camping, picnics, and angling.Description:Subansiri River, the mainstream of upper Brahmaputra, is the major attraction of visiting Daporjio. It offers a number of adventurous, exciting and thrilling experiences of river rafting. If you are in this town of Arunachal Pradesh, you should not miss an opportunity to do rafting through the running river.Traveler Tips:1. Though the water of the stream is clean enough to put your hand or feet but do not drink it. You should carry a bottle of drinking water with you.2. The difficulty level of rafting through Subansiri can be moderate to difficult (level 2 – 4). So, stretch yourself well before making an expedition. Before booking a rafting package, consider the distance carefully, especially if you are traveling with children and older people.3. Carry a first-aid kit with you for an emergency.4. Get energy bars, energy drinks, shorts, bathing suits, river sandals, old sneakers, and extra flip-flops with you.5. If you are carrying a camera with you, make sure it has a waterproof lens, fresh batteries, and waterproof carry bag.6. Also, carry a plastic bag with you to keep your wet clothes inside.7. Follow the instructions of your guide carefully.8. You may do rafting in a group of 4/ 6/ 8.Things to Do:• Rafting through the water of Subansiri River, Daporjio.• Camping. You must get your rafting experience a level higher by doing camping at the rafting sites.• Trekking.• Do a few family picnics into nature.Best Time to Visit:The best time to make rafting through the river of Subansiri is between March and June or September and November. Do not dare to come here for a similar purpose in July – August, as heavy rainfall happens this time.How to Reach?By air – If you are planning a trip to Daporjio and mainly heading with the aim of water rafting, you can land at Mohanbari. It is a small beautiful village situated at 493 km away from Guwahati. Reaching the village, hire a cab or ride on a bus for reaching Pasighat.By rail – The nearest railway station is Dibrugarh. To reach Pasighat from here, you need to take a bus.By road – Assam State Transport Corporation or ASTC runs regular bus services on the route of NH 37 which connects the state with all the major towns and cities of Assam. Guwahati is at 440 km distance from Dibrugarh.Nearby ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥:• Meghna Cave Temple• Kamala Reserve Forest• Daporjio Good Shepherd Church• ShoppingSo, you must get a hurry to plan a visit to this hidden gem of North-East India. You are surely going to have a memorable and thrilling vacation in this picturesque town of Arunachal Pradesh. Do a lot of rafting through the Subansiri River, Daporjio. Happy travel! 

Shonga-tser Lake

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Have you ever witnessed the natural beauty of a lake? We agree you have but your definition of the beautiful lake would change altogether if you visit Shonga-tser, Tawang, located at the land of Arunachal Pradesh. Well, well, well! That’s exactly what you read! Shonga-tser Lake in Tawang is counted amidst the most serene and outstandingly beautiful lakes on Earth, which is dotted with many small lakes on its way. Shonga-tser Lake is also known as Madhuri Lake for the fact that famous Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit shot for her song in the movie named, Koyla. After the shooting, the name of the lake also got famous as Madhuri Lake. 42 kms away from Tawang, Shonga-tser Lake is an ideal place for photoshoots or videography.As far as the history of the Shonga-tser Lake goes by, it is believed that after an earthquake in 1971, the lake was formed, which was only a grassland before that. Adding to the charm of the lake, there are snow-capped mountains around Shonga-tser Lake, Tawang. In addition to this, it is worth mentioning that there is crystal clean water and the blue sky reflects in the lake, which is an amazing sight to behold. You may also witness a number of dead tree trunks in the lake which happens to be an amazing imagery to be captured by the photographers. There is no denying the fact that all nature lovers and peace lovers would find this place out of the box. You will enjoy to the core and that’s a bet for sure!Things to Do:There is a lot to do at Shonga-tser Lake, Tawang and one amongst the most fun thing is photography. In addition to this, Shonga-tser Lake, Tawang is dotted with many small lakes during the journey and one can enjoy those pleasures as well by tsopping by and having fun at every small lake.Best Time to Visit:Shonga-tser Lake, Tawang is open all round the year and one can visit this lovely lake anytime during the year. But to enjoy the scenic and serene beauty of the lake, one can plan a trip to Shonga-tser Lake, Tawang during the months of summers.How to Reach:It is 42 kilometers away from the region and can easily be reached by a cab in about 2 hours maximum.Traveller Information:Below we have mentioned some of the most significant information for all the travellers. Take a look:Duration to visit Shonga-tser Lake: 3 hoursFacilities: Food StallsAllowed: Photography, videography and footwear are allowed inside the premises.Best visited with: Friends and/or familyNearby ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥:Below are a few nearby attractions of Shonga-tser Lake that one must not miss out visiting:Tawang MonasteryTaktsang GompaSela PassNuranang WaterfallPankang Teng Tso LakeBumla PassGorichen PeakJaswant Garh War MemorialBap Teng Kang Waterfall 

Pankang Teng Tso Lake

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Pankang Teng Tso Lake, Tawang is one of the most visited tourist attraction in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. These lakes are also coined as the P.T. Tso. It is one among the lakes that are encircled by the beauty and brilliance of Nature. This beauty makes it a must-visit place in Arunachal Pradesh which is covered by the interesting and unique backdrop of Himalayan mountains that are covered with snow and the cool and gushing waters from the rivers. Also, Tawang is a town which has several major tourist spots which makes it a perfect host of excitement and adventure vacation. When you go to this place you will find yourself surrounded by the calm and cool waters, wet and snow-covered forest, meandering clouds and the sweet sounds of the birds. Without any doubt, Pankang Teng Tso Lake, Tawang is one of the popular attraction indeed. The reason behind is the calm setting and the beautiful places around it. To reach Pankang Teng Tso you will have to travel 17km by road. If you go further you will be able to witness the beauty of Shong-tser lake which is around 47km away from Tawang. There are mainly two reasons because of which this place is so famous amount the tourist, one is its two different ambiences, while it stays quiet, cool and everything seems to be with and fluffy due to snow which covers the entire place even in summers and makes it pleasant with beautiful blue lapis growing in summers. Therefore, Arunachal Pradesh is a great place to visit in your holidays to get some mesmerizing views that will amaze you. Festival The best attractions of this place during the festival which keeps everyone delighted and lost in the fun are the cultural showcases that are portrait through the art forms such as the famous dance song known the Yak dance and the monastic dances. The street performances and the traditional parades also take away lots of attention of the people here. Other than these, the religious functions uphold by the Buddhist and the Aji-Lhamu dance is also some attractions of the festival. If you love history, the projection of historical movies shown here is also a great centre for people during the time of the festival. So next time when you come here to visit the Pankang Teng Tso Lake, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, visit it during the time of these festivals and witness the local joy and ecstatic celebration. Popular Culture To see the grand showcases of the rich culture and heritage of Arunachal Pradesh, you need to visit the place during the Tawang Festival. The traditions of these monastic tribes are shown through the folk performances, religious functions, art exhibitions, dance troupes and some amazing lip-smacking local delicacies. The festival starts after they follow their religious tradition called “Sebang”. It is like a great religious rally of the monks of the Tawang Monasteries. The huge carnival site marks the beginning of the opening of the festival. In the past, several dignitaries like that of the former US ambassador to India Mr Richard Verma and CM of Assam Sarbananda Sonwal have visited the event and the festival celebration took place in their presence. One can witness the joyous celebration in every corner of Arunachal Pradesh during this time of the year. Art exhibitions, indigenous games, documentaries and film displayed during this time keep the audience well entertained. The evening starts with the mark of the musical and cultural shows especially dance shows which shows the culture and heritage of the tribes of the state. It is that time of the year when laughter, cheering and entertainment prevails all over. All tourists are welcomed warm-heartedly by the local tribes and before one realises, it already seems like home to you. Best Time to Visit One can visit the place any time of the year as their convenience but there are certain times of the year which makes the place much more interesting and amazing. Keeping that in mind, the best time to visit this place is around the months of April to October. The reason is that the temperature of this holly location is low in summers and the weather is pleasant is mostly liked by the tourist who comes and visits it during this time. How To Reach? Tawang is not blessed with airhead or rail route yet. The nearest airport is the Tezpur in Assam which is 325km away. It is the nearest and the only international airport here. From this place, you can get summon around the circle. It takes around twelve hours from Tezpur to reach Tawang. To visit the state of Arunachal Pradesh you need to be ILP meaning, Inner Line Permit. Nearby ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ Tawang is blessed with some popular and beautiful tourist attraction. Apart from the Pankang Teng Tso Lake, Tawang, you can visit Bum La Pass. This place is located around 37kms away from the Tawang in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. One can travel to the place using Sumo though the road is not built perfectly the journey will have some beautiful sites for you to witness. Apart from Bum La Pass, you can also visit Gorichen Peak. It is the highest peak of Arunachal Pradesh and it is located at the border of China and Tawang. The Nuranang falls and the Monastery are some of the best places to visit as well. You will be surprised to see the Buddhist culture of the monks in the monasteries, beautiful artefacts and architecture. Therefore come visit the place during your holidays this time. Enjoy your vacation in the lap of nature and beautiful mountains. Visit this place during the time of celebration and be a part of it. The local people here are warm and hospitable. You will surely have a great experience here and will soon become a part of the community before you can hardly realise. This people of this area has open arms for all who visit them. Plan your holidays in Tawang and get the best memory of your life.