A treasure trove of heritage
Arunachal Pradesh has many notable spots that bear testimony to its rich heritage. One such landmark is the magnificent Tawang Monastery which is 113 feet long and 80 feet wide. Built in 17th century, this monastery is inhabited by Buddhist monks belonging to the Mahayana School of Buddhism (Gelukpa sect). Many valuable antiquities as well as handwritten and printed books and manuscripts on Buddhism can be found here.
Other Attractions
Malinithan is an archaeological site which consists of ruins of a Hindu temple of the early medieval period on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The archaeological studies of the ruins indicate that the temple was built with granite stones during the period of Hinduism influence in the region. It was built by Chutia kings in the 13th-14th century.This was the period when the Chutia kings had started setting Brahmins in different areas of their kingdom offering them land grants. Kechai-Khaiti, a Chutia tribal goddess was believed to be the chief deity who was worshipped in the ruined temple. The location of a narrow stream named Akashiganga similar to the site of Tamreswari and Bura-Buri Temples of Sadiya indicates that sacrifices were once performed in the temple.
The Malinithan archaeological site is located at the base of the Siang mountains in the Likabali town and a sub-division of the Lower Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is situated on a hill that rises to a height of 21 metres (69 ft), which affords a commanding view of the plains around it and of the Brahmaputra River.
Bhismaknagar is an archeological site in Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is located near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district.The remains are generally ascribe to the rule of the Chutias, a Bodo-kachari (Tibeto-Burmese) ethnic groupwho ruled over the region of Sadiya from 11th to 16th Century CE.
The fort, with its fortifications and buildings, is built of fired bricks. The fortified city is spread over an area of 10 square km. The wall is 4.5 meters high and 6 meters wide, made using granite stone(6-9 courses) and bricks on the east, west and south directions. In the north, the Mishmi hills provided a natural barrier. Although very less excavation has been carried out by the Arunachal government, preliminary excavations have revealed three tanks and two gates in the eastern and western directions.
The Bhismaknagar central complex extended over an area of 1860 square meters and displays three halls, six ingresses and two extension rooms. There is also a 2 meters high stone wall inside the complex. The architecture of the fort displays the medieval culture. While quarrying the fort the enormous pieces of work of art like potteries, terracotta figurines, terracotta plaques and decorative tiles were preserved
Large burial-ground with about 1,000 graves of allied soldiers who died in Second World War during defence of Japanese aggression in China-Burma-India (CBI) theater is located at Stilwell Road ( Ledo Road ) in the Jairampur-Nampong road, Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Parshuram Kund is a Hindu pilgrimage sites situated on the Brahmaputra plateau in the lower reaches of the Lohit River and 21 km north of Tezu in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Dedicated to sage Parshuram, the popular site attracts pilgrims from Nepal, from across India, and from nearby states of Manipur and Assam. Over 70,000 devotees and sadhus take a holy dip in its water each year on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, in the month of January.
It is a shrine of all-India importance located in the lower reaches of the Lohit River. Thousands of pilgrims visit the place in winter every year, especially on the Makar Sankranti day for a holy dip in the sacred kund which is believed to wash away one’s sins. There is a mythological story behind this beautiful place as told by the local people. It is believed that Lord Parashuram the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, on the orders of his father Rishi Jamadagni, beheaded his mother Renuka with his axe. Since he had committed one of the worst crimes of killing one’s mother, the axe got stuck to his hand. His father pleased with his obedience decided to give him a boon to which he asked for his mother to be restored back to life. Even after his mother was brought back to life the axe could not be removed from his hand. This was a reminder of the heinous crime he had committed. He repented for his crime and on taking the advice of eminent rishis of that time, he arrived at the banks of Lohit River to wash his hands in its pure waters. It was a way to cleanse him of all the sins. As soon as he dipped his hands into the waters the axe immediately got detached and since then the site where he washed his hands became a place of worship and came to be known by sadhus as Parashuram Kund. Also there are many stories varying from region to region in India that describe the above incident and there are numerous temples dedicated to Lord Parashuram most of which are in Kerala. But this place attracts many pilgrims from near and far and quite a few sanyasis reside here and take care of the temple that is dedicated to Lord Parashuram.
Travel Plans For Inspiring You
ANGLING
ANGLING
Accommodation in Lower Subansiri is a fantastic option if you’re travelling as a group or value having your own space and self-catering facilities.
WILDLIFE
WILDLIFE
Arunachal Pradesh proudly enjoys the distinction of having the big four namely tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard in its jungles
RAFTING
RAFTING
Those who have a penchant for river sports make it a point to indulge in rafting on the Siang River which is so thrilling.
CULTURE
CULTURE
The culture of Arunachal Pradesh is truly varied in the sense that the state has 26 major tribes including sub-tribes.
TREKKING
TREKKING
Foreign tourists, particularly adventure seekers are regular visitors who come here to explore the numerous trekking routes located in the mountains.
SPIRITUAL
SPIRITUAL
Sometime around 1714 AD, this monastery was destructed due to foreign invasion (Mongol invaders).