Its dense forests, snow clad peaks, towering mountains and roaring rivers offer numerous opportunities for rafting, hiking, mountaineering or simply basking- in all it’s beauty Arunachal Pradesh has more than 550 rare species of orchids and hundreds of species of rare plants, covering more than 60% of the total area. The wildlife is equally rich and varied, which includes elephants, tigers, leopards, jungle cats and also white gibbons, red pandas, the musk and the “Mithun” (BOS FRONTALIS).

The people with a glorious past have a deep sense of beauty that finds delightful expression in their songs, dances and crafts.

Arunachal Pradesh, a mysterious, magical and mystical land tucked away in the north eastern tip of India is one of the most compelling holiday destinations in India. This remotest outpost of the North Eastern states entices the adventurer with its picturesque mountain peaks, swift rivers and verdant valleys.

Arunachal Pradesh – the habitat of the most splendid, variegated, multilingual tribal people of the world.

How to Reach

Air

Arunachal Pradesh does not have an airport but it is now well connected by Pawan Hans helicopter service from Guwahati in Assam and Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh to Tawang,Tezu,Namsai,Mohanbari,Roing,Annini,Dambuk,Mebo,Pasighat,Along, Yingkiong and Hayuliang

Roads

Arunachal Pradesh is well connected by roads. Interstate services are available from major towns of Arunachal Pradesh to various destinations in Meghalaya, Assam and Nagaland. The state owned Arunachal Pradesh State transport services and many operators ply these routes. Guwahati is at a distance of around 381 km from Itanagar. Distances of some important places in Arunachal Pradesh from Itanagar are Malinithan, 162 km; Bomdila, 360 km; Dirang, 403 km; Parasuram Kund, 795 km; Namdapha, 640 km; Ziro, 168 km; Pasighat, 280 km; and Along, 335 km.
Tourist Taxis are also available .

Entry Formalities

Travelling to Arunachal Pradesh has been made easier. A number of entry formalities have been relaxed for foreign tourists. The formalities are general to visitors entering some of the other seven sister states of North-Eastern India. At the same time Government policy has also opted for certain safety measures to allow for a gradual cultural interaction and influence in the state that is comparatively new in the field without hurting traditional values and degrading the state’s pristine beauty.

Any domestic tourist coming to Arunachal Pradesh has to obtain an Inner Line Permit. Inner Line Permit can be obtained from any of the following officers of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

Foreign tourists can now visit in a group of two or more persons as against the earlier requirement of four or more persons. The stay permit for foreign visitors has also been extended to 30 days from the earlier permit of 10 days.

Foreign Tourists intending to visit Arunachal Pradesh require a Restricted Area Permit. The foreign tourists can obtain the Protected Area Permit from:

• All India Missions abroad,
• All Foreigners Regional Registration Officers (FRROs) at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata
• Chief Immigration Officers, Chennai
• Home Ministry, Govt. of India
• Home Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar

The permit can be obtained for a period of 30 (thirty) days for a group consisting of two or more persons.

The application giving the details like Name, passport number, its issuing authority and the expiry date, place of birth, profession, proposed duration of stay and the purpose of visit should be made to the following address:

Home Commissioner
Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar
Phone: +91 – 360-2212339

or

Ministry of Home Affairs
Govt. of India, New Delhi-110001

Foreign Tourists visiting Arunachal Pradesh will have to pay US$ 50 per head to Government of Arunachal Pradesh and application for RAP should be applied through Local approved tour operator.