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Arunachal Pradesh Vacation Tour
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Located at the
farthest point in the northeastern part of India, Arunachal
Pradesh occupies a strategic position amongst the northeastern
hill states of the country. Known as the Land of the Down-lit
Mountains, it shares its borders with Bhutan in the west,
China in the north and northeast, and Myanmar (former Burma)
in the east and southeast. Assam lies to its south. A sparsely
populated state, it does not have railway links with the rest
of the country. However, air services connect mainland India
to some of the important towns in this state. In terms of
area, it is the largest state in the northeast of India.
Though Arunachal Pradesh had been inhabited since the dawn of
Indian civilisation, our knowledge of its ancient political,
social and cultural history still begs the question. There are
fleeting references to the area in the Puranas (sacred Hindu
texts). However, it is only in the 16th century
that its history gained in coherence from legend and
tradition. At that time, it came under the rule of the Ahom
rulers of Assam. The year 1838 saw the establishment of
British dominion over the area. Before the Indian
independence, the state was known as the North East Frontier
Agency (NEFA). Later, in post-independent India, it was made a
Union Territory. In 1971, the name NEFA was changed to
Arunachal Pradesh. By the State of Arunachal Pradesh Act,
1986, it was elevated from the status of a Union Territory to
that of the 24th state of the Indian Union.
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Tourist Attractions of Arunachal Pradesh
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Polo Park: An interesting little botanical
garden atop a ridge overlooking the town. Visitors should
notice the cane thicket: it looks a bit like a palm, with
spines on its stems, but growing as a bush. There is also a
small zoo. Handicrafts Centre run by the Industries
Department offers a good range of shawls, carpets, carved
caskets & the beautiful cane & bamboo work in which the
north-east excels. Behind & to one side of the showroom, is
the workshop where cane is trimmed, cut and woven by tribal
artisans with great skill.
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Pachin River: This rivulet providing a fine
fishing spot passes by Naharlagun.
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Zoo: 18 kms from Naharlagun and near
Banderdewa police check post. Providing glimpses of uncommon
Himalayan fauna.
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