About Arunachal Pradesh
It is a magnificent plateau and the seat of Lower
Subansiri District, located 167 kilometres from
Itanagar. It is one of Arunachal Pradesh's oldest towns.
This lovely hill station is situated at a height of 1500
metres above sea level. The environment is impressive,
with lush green forest, rivulets, and high spots. It is
well-known for its paddy-cum-pisciculture farming. The
region is known for its terrace paddy fields, where the
locals use a unique polyculture and water management
method.
The town, which is primarily inhabited by the Apatani
tribe, takes on a joyful appearance during the Apatani
people's festivals. Ziro is also an Advance Landing
Ground (ALG) of Indian Air Force.
Mechuka is a small village in Arunachal Pradesh's West
Siang District, lying about 6,000 feet above sea level
in the Mechuka Valley. This beautiful valley is just 29
kilometres from the Indo-Tibet border and 500 kilometres
from Itanagar, the state capital. It is one of the most
beautiful places in the state. Mechuka is about 180
kilometres from the nearest significant town, Along,
which is a major tourist destination. This Arunachal
Pradesh location is well-known for its religious and
historical significance. Menchuka is another name for
Mechuka, which is made up of three terms in the local
language: "Men" means "medicinal," "Chu" means "water,"
and "Kha" means "ice." The melted snow from the
snow-capped mountain is said to have medicinal
properties.
The location is a piece of heaven on earth, with
unspoiled natural beauty. This place is progressively
becoming a prominent tourist destination in Arunachal
Pradesh due to its fascinating sceneries, diverse
tribes, natural beautiful lake, snow-capped mountains,
and Siyom River or Yargyap Chu (local name). The Siyom
River, which runs through Mechuka, provides a
breathtaking perspective of the valley. The Memba, Ramo,
Bokar, and Libo tribes are the predominant inhabitants
of the Mechuka Valley.
Day 1
Arrival at Itanagar
Pickup from the airport or the Naharalagun station depending
upon your arrival. Drop off at Itanagar. Check in at 6 pm in
the evening. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 2
Itanagar City Tour
We will take you to the possible sightseeing spots in the
city. The Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh lives in these
parts of the state. Ita Fort, Namdapha National Park and
Nehru National Museum is also included. Local market visit
in the evening. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3
Itanagar to Ziro
On this day, after having breakfast, we will leave for Ziro
through the beautiful hilly roads. On the way pay a visit to
Tribal Nyishi village, where you will get to see their
unique bamboo architectures. Ziro is located 5754 feet above
the sea level, and it is the headquarter of the Lower
Sabunsiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a highland
surrounded by Apatani tribal villages of Diibo, Hija, Bulla,
Hari and Hong. The uniqueness of Apatani tribe is the
tattoos on women & man, and nose rings worn by women. Stay
overnight at hotel in Ziro.
Day 4
Ziro sightseeing
After breakfast, we will set out to explore the beautiful
landscapes and tribes of Ziro. The Apatinis are non-nomadic
tribes. They are all settled in and around Ziro valley. The
prime livelihood of this tribe is cultivation in wet lands.
This tribe is very different from the other tribes of
Arunachal. We will interact with the local people, and
experience tribal cuisine. The stay will be at the same
hotel in Ziro. You will love the lush green landscapes and
mountains of the Ziro valley.
Day 5
Ziro to Aalo via Daporijo
Almost an entire day journey, we start at morning 9:30 sharp
after breakfast and expect to reach Aalo by 10 at night.
Lunch at 2 on the way, at a dhaba in Daporijo. Enroute, we
will visit Nyishi & Tagin villages. Dinner at a resort in
Aalo.
Day 6
Aalo to Mechuka
After breakfast, we'll explore Aalo for an hour or more.
Aalo or Along is situated on the bank of Siang River at
altitude of 1020 ft. It is a beautiful valley with
picturesque landscapes. Then we'll head towards
north-western direction, towards Mechuka. A 6 hour journey
will drop us at the hotel by 7 pm. Snacks and dinner at the
hotel in Mechuka. The river Yargyapchu (aka Siyom) flows in
the valley of Mechukha.
Day 7
Mechuka-Pasighat
Post breakfast, we'll go for sightseeing in Mechuka. Then
we'll head towards Paisghat. An 8 hour journey, it is
located at a distance of 145 Kms Along the bank of river
Siang. It is the land of two famous tribes Passi and
Minnyiong. Over night at Pasighat.
Day 8
Pasighat to Dibrugarh
After a leisurely breakfast, we depart for Dibrugarh as we
soar homewards. Cross the Brahmaputra river by a ferry.
After spending more than a week amidst the serene hills, we
will be in the plains of Assam. Overnight stay at
Dibrugarh.
Day 9
Depart
Drop off at Dibrugarh Airport on time and fly back to your
own destination with sweet memories of northeast India..
Have a safe journey homewards.
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Hotel Blue Pine : Hotel for stay in Itanagar
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Hotel Blue Pine : Hotel for stay in Ziro
valley
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Hotel Aalo : 4-star hotel for stay in Aalo or
Aalong valley
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The Myst Hotel : Probably the best hotel one
can find at Mechukha, amazing delux rooms and great
scenic views from hotel rooms, with a variety of
cuisine for lunch and dinner.
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TojoGojo Homestay : Homestay for the
overnight stay at Pasighat, with wonderful
home-cooked food for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
and campfire & snacks in the evening.
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Manohari, the Tea Retreat : Resort for stay
at Dibrugarh. Just 3.3 km away from Dibrugarh
airport, for the convinience of the customers.
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By Air: Zero Airport or Ziro Airport is
located at Ziro in the state of Arunachal Pradesh,
India.
Lilabari, or Mohanbari (Dibrugarh) in Assam, and
Guwahati International Airport are the closest
airports to Mechuka. The UDAAN plan also provides a
twice-weekly helicopter service to Mechuka (Saturday
and Monday). Flying from New Delhi to Mechuka and
then driving the rest of the way is one of the
fastest and finest methods to get there. There is a
flight from New Delhi to Dibrugarh that takes about
2 hours and 12 minutes.
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By Rail: The railway stations from Ziro are
at Naharalagun (100 kms) and North Lakhimpur (117
kms).
Mechuka is 180 kilometres from Aalo, another popular
tourist location in Arunachal Pradesh. The nearest
rail station is in Silapathar, 390 kilometres away,
or in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh. If you're
coming from New Delhi, a train runs twice a week
from Anand Vihar Train Station to Naharlagun, taking
about 38 hours.After arriving in Naharlagun, you can
go by road to Mechuka, which takes around 7 hours
and 45 minutes.
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By Road: Ziro is well connected by road to
major cities in India
The West Siang District and Aalo, the district
headquarters, are the main entry points to Mechuka,
which is also connected to AP's capital city
Itanagar. Aalo may be reached via private sumo cab,
bus, or private automobile hire. While there are two
routes to Aalo from Itanagar, one through Pasighat
and the other through Silapathar, it is recommended
that you use the Pasighat route. The road distance
from Guwahati to Aalo is around 817 kilometres, and
bus services are available from both Guwahati and
Itanagar. It is more convenient to book a Sumo Cab
from Aalo to Mechuka.