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Friday, January 23, 2015
About Arunachal Pradesh, the northeastern tip of India
Arunachal Pradesh is a state, situated in the north eastern parts of India bordering Bhutan on the west, China on the north and Myanmar on the east and the state of Assam on the south. You can find that more than 60% of the state of Arunachal Pradesh is covered by turbulent streams, rivers and deep gorges, snow clad shiny peaks, high mountains as well as lots and lots of flora and fauna.
Districts in Arunachal Pradesh
Diban Valley (Anini Valley), East Kameng Seppa, Itanagar, East Siang (Passighat), Lohit (Tezu), Lower Subansiri (Ziro), Khonsa, Roin, Tawang, Changalang, Dibang Valley, Daporijo, Bomdila and Alog (West Siang)
How to Reach Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh does not have an airport. One can reach Arunachal Pradesh only through the state of Assam.
The nearest airport to reach Arunachal Pradesh is at Lilabari, located in the state of Assam. The airport is placed at about 57 kilometers from Nahariagun and about 67 kilometers from the state's capital city Itanagar.
The nearest railway station is Harmoty in the state of Assam, located at about 23 kilometers from Nahariagun and 33 kilometers from its capital city Itanagar. Arunachal Express is the train connecting the two stations.
Itanagar is also connected by daily bus services from Guwahati and the other cities of Assam. Arunachal state transport buses ply throughout the state of Arunachal, Assam and Meghalaya. There are many private deluxe coaches running on many routes in the area.
You can find direct bus running in to Nahariagun and Itanagar from Guwahati, Shillong, Tezpur, Dibrugarh, Tinisukia, Jorhat, Nagaon and Namsai cities.
Local Transport in the state of Arunachal Pradesh
As for local transport, you can find some unmetered taxis running.
Cycle rickshaws are the most common transport you can find in the state.
Tourist buses are also available on rent, Contact
Director,
Tourism,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh,
Nahariagun.
Arunachal Pradesh Helicopter Service operates daily service except on Sundays between Guwahati to Nahariagun and Guwahati to Tawang.
Helicopter services have also been introduced connecting various places in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
Contact Pawan Hans Counter, Nahariagun on 0360 2243262 / 2245261 for more details.
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