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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 scattered archaeological 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 pilgrimage such as Parasuramkund and 400 years old
Tawang Monastery, or the sites of archaeological 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 considered 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 hundred species, occurring in varying elevations and climatic
conditions throughout the state.
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