Top 3 Waterfalls to Visit While Travelling to Arunachal Pradesh, India
The North East Indian state, Arunachal Pradesh presents you with so much in terms of natural beauty that you must be delighted and revitalized after spending your vacation here. One of the numerous attractions of Arunachal Pradesh is to experience its amazing waterfalls. Gushing out from the high cliffs and being shrouded by eye-catching flora and fauna these waterfalls produce an inexplicable panorama. The surrounding lush green valleys are another favourite interests that keep both the kids and the adults ecstatic. These silvery rivulets definitely add a contrast to the green surroundings, exhilarating the tourists to stop by them and capture their awful beauty in the camera. Though there are many waterfalls in the state, in this article 3 topmost falls that you must visit during your Trip to Arunachal Pradesh, are mentioned.
1. Nuranang Falls:
The 100 meters high Nuranang Falls or Bong Bong Falls is situated about 2 kilometres away from the town of Jang on the road linking Tawang and Bomdila. So one can visit the falls en route either at the time of reaching Tawang from Dirang or at the time returning from Tawang. The waterfalls are also known as the Jang Falls in Arunachal Pradesh. There is also a hydel plant located in the vicinity of the base to generate electricity for the use of the local people.
2. Chumi Gyatse Waterfalls
Chumi Gyatse Waterfall is a set of 108 waterfall streams situated at Tsechu village (Damteng) near the Tsechu Hot water stream. Chumi Gyatse is located in a narrow valley, characterised by steep cliffs and fast rapids of the Shou Chu river close to the India- Tibet- China border. These waterfalls are highly revered by the Monpas tribe (Tibetan Buddhists) of the state. The uniqueness of these waterfalls is that here the streams are coming inside of the mountain mysteriously giving no clue of the sources of the water. Its water is regarded as holy having numerous medicinal values.
It takes 4 hours to reach the waterfalls from the nearest tourist town Tawang. The route goes through many high-altitude mountain passes cradled with numerous glacier lakes and grazing fields. Whereas in the comparatively lower regions you can enjoy a mesmerizing drive through the Rhododendrons and Pine trees.
A one-day tour to Chumi Gyatse Fall from Tawang can be done clubbing with the Bumla Pass. In case you want to spend the night enjoying the natural beauty of this hamlet you can go for one of the homestays. One can also avail the option of camping in tents enjoying the star gazed night sky along the banks of the river.
3. Siko Dido Waterfall
Siko Dido Waterfall is located in Irgo village by the Aalo-Mechuka road, a few kilometres before Mechuka. The falling of the white water stream from a height of approximately 200 feet through the moss covered black cliff and a blue plunge pool at it’s bottom with the stunning green mountains surrounding it, are some awesome sights to behold.
One must include these amazing waterfalls in the bucket list when planning Arunachal Pradesh Tour Package.
