Arunachal Pradesh - lies on the northeast frontier of India, and stretches from the foothiils of the eastern Himalayas to their peaks. The Brahmaputra, known here as the Siang river, enters the state from China and flows through a deeply cut valley. Stretching from the snow-capped mountians of the Himalaya to the steamy plains of the Brahmaputra valley, there is an extraordinary range of forests from the Alpine to the sub - tropical from rhododendrons to orchids, reeds and bamboo. The state borders China, Bhutan and Myanmar. It is Northeast India's largest and most remote state.It has no railways and only three of its towns have got air links. As Arunachal Pradesh borders China, Butan and Myanmar (Burma), it is politically sensitive and has been off limits to foreigners until recently. The state hosts about 65 tribes, including the Adi ( the largest group) in the Along area, the Mishmi in the ranges northeast of Pashighatand the Nish around Itanagar.
There are five major rivers - Kameng, Subansiri, Silang (Brahmaputra), Lohit and Tirap. they nourish and nurture an extra ordinary range of forests from the Alpine to the sub tropical. Arunachal Pradesh is an orchid lover's paradise with over 550 identified species. Its verdant forests, turbulent streams, lofty mountains and snow clad peaks make it a unique place offering numerous mountaineering. The wildlife includes tiger, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, red panda, and musk deer. The Namdapha National Park is near Miao.
Arunachal Pradesh finds a mention in ancient literature and is reputed to be the place where Sage Vyasa, the author of Mahabharata meditated. Ruins scattered around two villages in the north of Roing is considered as the birthplace of Rukmini, the consort of Lord Krishna. The sixth Dalai Lama was born here. Arunachal Pradesh is also home to innumerable Buddhist treasures. However, the largely untouched tribal heritage and culture is a major draw to this quaint and exotic state.
