The Land Of The Rising Sun

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THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN
Arunachal Pradesh is a state which is located in the northeast part of our country. It shares many national and international boundaries. The majority of the population is claimed by the people of Republic of China as a part of South Tibet. Arunachal Pradesh means a land of dawn- lit mountains in Sanskrit. It is also popularly known as the land of the rising sun, because it is the easternmost state of our country. There are many immigrants who have moved into the state from various parts of India. The native’s of Arunachal Pradesh are of Tibeto- Burman origin. The majority of the territory is claimed by the People’s Republic of China. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh is shielded by the Himalayas. It is covered by hill elevations ranging from 50m to 7000m, the whole cut including a number of rivers and valleys. There are five major rivers Kameng, Subansiri, Siang, Lohit and Tirap. Along with it are dense forests of oak, maple and pine altitude increases. When we talk of the history of this state, it remains a shrouded d mystery.
Tourists who visit Arunachal Pradesh ...
... get a glimpse of the leafy forests and lofty mountains and awesome religious sites and the much known- flora and fauna. The capital is situated in the feet of the Himalayas, is divided into two towns; Itanagar the town and Naharlagun the valley. Here, the Ita Fort is well liked by people. The other interesting places here are the Buddhist monastery, Ganga Lake and the Buddha Vihar which has a striking yellow roof and is located amidst the greenery. Tawang Monastery is founded by a monk, Meera Lama, a contemporary of the fifth Dalai Lama. It is traced 400 years old, consisting of an expansive library, tapestries, rare hand- written scriptures and manuscripts. Tawang land is populated with local tribes, is flooded with snowcapped peaks, lakes and streams.Daporijo is a town which fascination for adventure and casting lovers.
Tourisim flourishes here as it’s known for its orchids, nature and hilly areas with thick greenery. Pink and white orchids are famous and there some which have medicinal value too. The historical significance of various structures situated here is another major tourist attraction. The wildlife of Arunachal Pradesh is rich and diverse. It includes tigers, elephants, jungle cats, leopards and some red pandas and white gibbons. The local people here have a fantastic taste for their songs, crafts and various cultural activities. As a tourist touring this part of India, you are sure to be entertained.
The climate varies with altitude as it is hot in the southern and as the altitude increases it becomes cold. To know more about Arunachal-Pradesh and Arunachal-Pradesh-Hotels visit HolidayIQ