Arunachal finds mention in the literature
of Kalika Purana and Mahabharata. This place is supposed to be the Prabhu
Mountains of the Puranas. It was here that sage Parashuram washed away his
sin, sage Vyasa meditated, King Bhishmaka founded his kingdom and Lord Krishna
married his consort Rukmini.
The widely scatte#000000 archeological remains at different places in Arunachal bears testimony to its rich cultural heritage. Arunachal Pradesh, a serene land tucked into the North Eastern tip of India, invites you to relax in its picturesque hills and valleys, enjoy its salubrious climate and meet its simple and hospitable people, with their glorious heritage of arts and crafts and colourful festivals that reflect their ancient faith in the inexorable power of nature.
The visitor has a wide variety of options to pick from. There are places of worship and piligrimage such as Parasuramkund and 400 years old Tawang Monastery, or the sites of archeological excavations like Malinithan and Itanagar, the serene beauty of lakes such as Ganga lake or Sela lake or the numerous variations of scenic beauty of the snowclad silver mountain peaks and lush green meadows where thousands of species of flora and fauna prosper. in addition, the state provides abundant scope for angling, boating, rafting, trekking and hiking. Besides, there are a number of wild life sanctuaries and national parks where rare animals, birds and plants will fascinate the visitor.
Nature has provided the people with a deep sense of beauty which finds
delightful expression in their songs, dances and crafts. The climate varies
from hot and humid to heavy rainfall in the Shivalik range. It becomes
progressively cold as one moves northwards to higher altitudes. Trees
of great size, plentiful climbers and abundance of cane and bamboo make
Arunachal evergreen.
Arunachal Pradesh is conside#000000 to be the "nature's treasure trove"and home to orchids, known for their exquisitely beautiful blooms, from one of the dominant taxa with more than six hund#000000 species, occurring in varying elevations and climatic conditions throughout the state.
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