ARUNACHAL PRADESH

LAND OF RISING SUN

•Introduction•History•Culture & Heritage•Physical Features•Climate & Conditions

Introduction Arunachal Pradesh is a state of India. Located

in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam andNagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Burma in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.

Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as "land of the rising sun“ ("pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India.

History The NEFA (North East Frontier Agency) was created in

1955. The issue was quiet for nearly a decade, a period of cordial Sino-Indian relations, but the reemergence of the issue was a major cause of the Sino-Indian War of 1962. 

Arunachal Pradesh became a separate state of India in 1987 despite the fact that the dispute over its sovereignty has not been settled with China.

More recently, Arunachal Pradesh has come to face threats from certain insurgent groups, notably the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), who are believed to have base camps in the districts of Changlang and Tirap.

CULTURE

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HERITAGE

Tawang Monastery, the crown of Buddhism

Buddhist temple in Itanagar, adds to cultural heritage.

Bomdilla Monastery Temple ,A home to Buddhist Lamas and monks .

Apatani tribal women

Aka Tribe of West Kameng

Ponung Dance, A reflection of the rich culture

Wancho Dance, performed by Wancho tribe itself.

Dance forms

Khampti Dance, restricted to women.

Idu Mishmi Ritual Dance, performed by the priests at several ceremonies.

PHYSICAL FEATURES

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ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Arunachal Pradesh :: Physical Features

A part of the Eastern Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh stretches over 83,000 sq km. Almost 60% of the state area is covered by evergreen forests. Besides the forests, there are mountains, peaks, rivers and streams, making it a state of various scenic beauties. 

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CLIMATE

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CONDITIONS

In proportion to the altitude, the weather of Arunachal Pradesh differs, i.e. areas sited at higher altitude observe tundra climate, areas at lesser elevation enjoy temperate weather, and sea-level areas experience sub-tropical climate.It receives heavy showers about 2,000 to 4,000 mm between the months of May and September yearly. The summer season extends from March to May, making the plain areas quite warm. Winters officially arrive in November and prevail till the month of February. During summers, the maximum temperature recorded in the foothills is 40ºC; however, average temperature during winters varies from 15ºC to 21ºC. The areas sited at high altitude become immensely cold during winters. Arunachal Pradesh is best to visit during the months of October-March.

CLIMATE CONDITIONS

CLIMATE The climate of Arunachal Pradesh

varies with elevation. Areas that are at a very high elevation in the Upper Himalayas close to the Tibetan border enjoy an alpine or  tundra  climate. Below the Upper Himalayas are the Middle Himalayas, where people experience a temperate climate. Areas at the sub-Himalayan and sea-level elevation generally experience humid, sub-tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

ANIMESH KUMAR