Discover Arunachal Pradesh – The Far East
A road trip to the far eastern edge of India — the rainforest of Namdapha, the Buddhist pagodas of Namsai, the Lohit valley up to Kibithu, and the Mishmi villages of Roing.
The far east of Arunachal Pradesh is where the Himalaya and the Indian subcontinent come to an end. It is the most remote corner of the country, with only three or four people to every square kilometer, framed by the Lohit, Dibang and Noa-Dihing rivers. The trip starts at Namdapha National Park, where the Noa-Dihing leaves the mountains and the Singpho people live. After the Theravada Buddhist pagodas of Namsai and Chowkham, you follow the turquoise Lohit river from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Parshuram Kund all the way up to Kibithu on the border with China, the easternmost point of India, walking in the highlands and meeting the Meyor and Miju Mishmi. The last stop is Roing, at the foot of the Mishmi Hills, home of the Idu Mishmi, who are skilled craftsmen in bamboo and cane.
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At a Glance
Eastern Himalaya
A road trip to the far edge of the Himalaya.
Tribal Cultures
Meet the Singpho, Khampti, Meyor and Mishmi peoples.
Rare Wildlife
A region of rare and important forests, birds and animals.
Day by Day
Dibrugarh - Miao
Arrive at Dibrugarh airport and drive to Miao (4-5 hours), where Namdapha National Park begins, through tea gardens and farmland and into the forest. Evening by the fire.
Dibrugarh - Miao
Arrive at Dibrugarh airport and drive to Miao (4-5 hours), where Namdapha National Park begins, through tea gardens and farmland and into the forest. Evening by the fire.
Miao - Namdapha National Park - Miao
Drive to Deban (1 hour) inside the national park, in the middle of the rainforest, where flocks of great hornbills are often seen. Walk the forest trails with your guide, then return to Miao for the evening.
Miao - Namdapha National Park - Miao
Drive to Deban (1 hour) inside the national park, in the middle of the rainforest, where flocks of great hornbills are often seen. Walk the forest trails with your guide, then return to Miao for the evening.
Miao - Namsai - Wakro
Drive to Wakro (4-5 hours), known for its orange orchards. On the way, visit the Golden Pagoda at Namsai and the Theravada Buddhist monasteries of Chowkham, and Parshuram Kund, where the Lohit comes out of the mountains in a turquoise rush. In the afternoon, walk to a Miju Mishmi village.
Miao - Namsai - Wakro
Drive to Wakro (4-5 hours), known for its orange orchards. On the way, visit the Golden Pagoda at Namsai and the Theravada Buddhist monasteries of Chowkham, and Parshuram Kund, where the Lohit comes out of the mountains in a turquoise rush. In the afternoon, walk to a Miju Mishmi village.
Wakro - Walong
Drive to Walong (5-6 hours) up the Lohit river, a small army and administrative town in remote Anjaw district and home of the Meyor people. It was a battlefield in the 1962 war with China. Afternoon free for the views and the war memorial, then on to your homestay at Kanchu, a few miles up the road toward Kibithu.
Wakro - Walong
Drive to Walong (5-6 hours) up the Lohit river, a small army and administrative town in remote Anjaw district and home of the Meyor people. It was a battlefield in the 1962 war with China. Afternoon free for the views and the war memorial, then on to your homestay at Kanchu, a few miles up the road toward Kibithu.
Walong - Dong - Kibithu - Walong
Visit Kibithu, the easternmost point of India, hike in the highlands around Dong village and meet the villagers, and soak in the hot springs. Evening by the campfire.
Walong - Dong - Kibithu - Walong
Visit Kibithu, the easternmost point of India, hike in the highlands around Dong village and meet the villagers, and soak in the hot springs. Evening by the campfire.
Walong - Roing
Before sunrise, a short hike up the mountain to watch the first sunlight reach India. After breakfast, drive to Roing (8-9 hours), stopping at the Lohit viewpoint over the Assam valley and, if time allows, at Tezu for a Digaru Mishmi village and the monastery.
Walong - Roing
Before sunrise, a short hike up the mountain to watch the first sunlight reach India. After breakfast, drive to Roing (8-9 hours), stopping at the Lohit viewpoint over the Assam valley and, if time allows, at Tezu for a Digaru Mishmi village and the monastery.
Roing
Visit Idu Mishmi villages, the museum run by RIWATCH, a group that records the traditional knowledge of Arunachal, and the local market and craft shops. Sunset at Sally Lake.
Roing
Visit Idu Mishmi villages, the museum run by RIWATCH, a group that records the traditional knowledge of Arunachal, and the local market and craft shops. Sunset at Sally Lake.
Roing - Dibrugarh
Drive to Dibrugarh airport (3-4 hours) for your flight. End of tour.
Roing - Dibrugarh
Drive to Dibrugarh airport (3-4 hours) for your flight. End of tour.
Your Retreats
01Namdapha Jungle Camp
Six cottages of wood, cane and thatch near the sandy banks of the Noa-Dihing river at Miao. Simple rooms with attached bathrooms and hot water. The camp arranges treks into Namdapha, and on clear days the snow line is visible.
“On clear mornings the snow line shows above the rainforest”
02Ninashi Homestay
A family homestay in Mawai village, Wakro, built in the traditional style of the Mishmi people. It sits beside a tea garden below forested hills where hoolock gibbons can often be heard. Rooms range from triples to dormitories, and breakfast is included.
“Next to a tea garden, with gibbons calling from the forested hills.”
03Nay’s Paradise
A small homestay of just four rooms at Kanchu, on the Walong–Kibithu road about 4 km from the Namti war memorial. Timber rooms with wide windows look straight across the valley, and it makes an easy base for sunrise at Dong, Kibithu and Kaho.
“Floor-to-ceiling windows onto the Lohit valley.”
04Achayando
A small, locally run property at Roing with wooden cottages set around wide lawns and old trees, at the foot of the Mishmi Hills. Rooms are simple and comfortable, and it makes an easy stop before and after the climb to Anini.
“Green lawns under the Mishmi Hills, and time to slow down.”
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