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Arunachal Pradesh
Until recently, travel to Arunachal Pradesh was restricted to foreigners due to its proximity to China. However the Indian government relaxed permit requirements in 2008 making the state more accessible to foreign visitors.
The population of Arunachal Pradesh is rich in its tribal culture. People are often still seen dressed according to their own traditions, and speak over 60 different dialects. Most have an oral tradition of recording their past by memorising verses handed down through generations.
The people of Arunachal Pradesh, are the state’s greatest attraction. In the capital Itanagar, one might even see Nishi warriors wearing hornbill feathers in their caps, carrying bear-skin bags and their knives in monkey-skin scabbards.
Perhaps the most superb tourist attraction in Arunachal Pradesh is Tawang Gompa. Perched at 10,000 feet above sea level, it overlooks the Tawang Valley near the border of Bhutan. The Gompa is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in India, with over 500 monks. It also has a fascinating collection of thangkas (Tibetan paintings).
{IMPORTANT} Indian tourists require an Inner Line Permit. This can be procured from any Government of Arunachal Pradesh office.
Foreigners require a Protected Area Permit (PAP). Since the permit requirements were relaxed in 2008, only two or more people need travel together. PAPs are available for a duration of 30 days, and cost $50 per person.
Contact us at least 6 weeks prior to your planned departure in order to enable us to arrange your permit.
