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 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 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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