July 2019 │ │ 21and rich biodiversity; it houses
100 floral and at least 1400 fauna
species. You should also check out
Mouling National Park, spread
over 483 square kilometres, with
the Siyom river and a few other
rivulets flowing through it. The
park houses a variety of animals
such as the Bengal tiger, barking
deer and leopard.
#10 Find Serenity in Sangti
Situated about 14 kilometres
from Dirang, Sangti valley is
surrounded by the towering ranges
of Eastern Himalayas, blessed
with pleasant weather round the
year with some light snowfall in
the winter months, covered with
fruit orchards (kiwi fruit, apple,
apricot, orange), dotted with
pristine forests and meandering
rivers. It is also home to the black
necked cranes who visit the fields
every winter.
#11 Experience the Allure of
Ziro
Located some 115km from
capital Itanagar, Ziro is a favourite
among locals and visitors alike.
Its pleasing climate and pine,
bamboo forest, adds to the
allure of the scenic valley. It was
even shortlisted for inclusion
in the tentative list for further
nomination to UNESCO World
Heritage Site.#12 Experience the Galo Way
of LifeThe Galo inhabited districts of
Lower Siang, Leparada and West
Siang are usually left off from mostvisitors’ itinerary but this circuit
has much to offer. The quaint
valley of Basar will steal your
heart with its picturesque vistas
and its warm, hospitable natives.
Visitors looking to get away from
the humdrum of the cramped city
life will find this an ideal getaway.
A good pair of walking shoes is a
must for those long cathartic walks
to indulge in. You can plan your
visit around the time of the Basar
Confluence, BasCon for short,
which is a unique celebration of
art, music and culture. It offersTawang monastery has a 28-
foot high golden statue of Lord
Buddha enshrined within its
premisesPhoto: Kenli Riba
The pristine Yomgo rivers flows quietly
near Kamba, few kilometers from Aalo,
West Siang district.
This area is blessed with great scenic
b e a ut y.