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Arunachal Pradesh is a thinly populated hilly tract laying roughly between the latitude 26o28'N and 29o30'N and longitudes 91o30'E and 96o30'E on the north-east extremity of India comprising roughly 83,573 kilometer square of area. The Pradesh is known to be rich in flora, fauna, ower and mineral potential. Previously this region was known as the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) which was constitutionally a part of the state of Assam. Arunachal Pradesh is bounded by independent countries on the three sides and by Assam and Nagaland in the south. It has Bhutan on its west, the Tibet region of China on its northern border and Myanar (formerly Burma) on the eastern border. TOURISM Arunachal Pradesh, North east India's remotest state, also known as `Land of the Dawn-lit-Mountains' is the first Indian soil to greet the morning sun. Arunachal Pradesh is the northeastern tip of India with its borders touching China, Bhutan and Burma (Myanmar). Towards the south is Assam and Nagaland. It offers a dazzling array of flora and fauna that is sure to enchant any tourist. The state is proud of having more than 500 rare species of Orchids. Its mysterious, powerful and beautiful rivers with faces and moods that change dramatically ever so often form the colorful lifelines. These are ideal for rafting and angling and the rugged terrain is ideal for trekking, hiking and holidaying in a serene atmosphere. he sixth Dalai Lama was born on the soil of Arunachal Pradesh and the 13th found refuge and safety here. The main destinations of Arunachal Pradesh is Tawang, Bomdila, Tipi, Itanagar, Ziro, Daporijo, Along, Mechuka, Pasighat, Roing, Anini, Tezu, Hayuliang, Parsuramkund, Namsai, Miao and Changlang. The climate of Arunachal Pradesh varies with the altitude. The southern part of the state has hot and humid sub-tropical climate. The central region is cooler while there is alpine climate in the higher altitudes. Rainfall is uneven and continues throughout the year though the wettest periods of the year are the months of May to September. From mid September to mid December and from mid March to mid June is considered the best time to visit Arunachal when the sky is clear and the cold weather is bearable. Indian tourists wishing to visit Arunachal requires an Inner Line Permit from the Arunachal Government office at Delhi or Itanagar. The inner line permit can be obtained from ; *The Resident Commissioner, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Nyaya Marg, Delhi Foreign Tourists requires restricted Area Permit valid for a maximum stay of 10 days. The usual stipulations of entry permit, group size (4 or more) and advance application also hold good. These can be filed with any Indian mission overseas, Home Ministry; Government of India, Foreigner's registration offices or the Home Commissioner, Government of Arunachal, Itanagar (Ph : 0360- 212339) or its resident commissioner in Delhi. Foreigners can book tours through an approved Indian Travel Agent. The Travel Agent can also arrange the required entry permits. How to reach : Air: Nearest Airport is situated at is Lilabari (North Lakhimpur) in Assam, 57 kms from Naharlagun and 67 kms from the capital, Itanagar. Indian Airlines operates direct flight from Calcutta to Tezpur ( 216 kms from Itanagar ) on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There are helicopter services from Guwahati to Naharlagun. Tourist information Centres
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