Pasighat town is situated at a height of 155 m., from the
sea level and has a population of nearly 78,000 people.
The climate is hot and humid in summers and temperate during
winters.
Pasighat and its surrounding areas abound in natural beauty
and the place has rightly been called as photographers delight:
it is a land to have a rendezvous with Mother Nature in
her purest form. Far away from the maddening crowd, the
place has the potential to provide solace to the tired and
tense people from the outside world. The mighty Brahmaputra
River, called the "Siang" here transcends down
from Tibet and gives its name to the district. It flows
through the entire length of the area until it descends
down into the plains of Assam south of Pasighat town, where
it meets Dihang and Lohit and becomes the Brahmaputra.
The magic of the land can only be felt when one arrives
here. And, on one's return from the place, the heart is
filled with joy, the mind is freshened and the soul is elevated
to new heights of bliss; the memory always haunts and the
temptation to visit Pasighat always prompts one to come
here again and again.
Wildlife
Daying Ering Wild Life Sanctuary
The Daying Ering Wild Life Sanctuary is located at a distance
of 13-km from Pasighat and is one of the few sanctuaries
located on an island. One has to cruise through river Siang
by boat to reach this sanctuary. During September-February,
a variety of migratory birds like Cranes, Wild Ducks, Storks,
Water Fowls and Hornbills come here from far off places
making it a paradise for the bird watchers. Deers, Wild
Elephants, Buffaloes and smaller predators are also abundant.
The lucky visitor may also have a glimpse of the Tiger.
Adventure & Sports
For the adventure loving, Pasighat has a great scope for
adventure sports such as river rafting and trekking in the
deep forests.
River Rafting
Siang River is ideal for river rafting, both for the amateurs
and the seasoned. The veterans can start from gelling at
the Indo - China border and raft down to Pasighat through
rapids of 4 and 5 degree, whereas the amateurs can raft
down from Yambung or Sirki to Pasighat through rapids of
2 and 3 degree.
Trekking
Trekking through the dense woods and forests from Pasighat
to Yinkiong to Komsing - the historic sight where Neol Willimson
was buried after being killed by the Adis - is unforgettable
experience for the trekkers. One can have the pleasure of
seeing a variety of beautiful birds and a variety of vegetation
unfound in other parts.
Fishing & Angling
Besides, a lot of places like Yingkiong, Bodak, Siom,
etc., provide good spots for Fishing and Angling. The Mahseer
is legendary and catches of 20-30 kg are not uncommon. The
colder waters of the higher reaches have the golden and
the rainbow trout. One can have a sight of traditional but
effective methods of fishing while trekking in the jungles.
So, this is Pasighat, a place that one must visit to have
the fun of lifetime, where Mother Nature showers all its
bliss and delight upon one in her purest form. A place that
will always linger in one's memory and will motivate one
to come here again and again
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airports are to Dibrugarh (Mohanbari), and Guwahati
in Assam, helicopter (Pawan Hans) flights are available
from Dibrugarh and Itanagar.
Rail:
The nearest railway station is Murkong Selek, at a distance
of 35-km, from Pasighat and buses or taxies is available
there for the town.
Road:
Visitors can reach Pasighat by bus, private vehicles or
taxis from Guwahati, Itanagar or Lakhimpur, alternatively
they can cross over river Brahmaputra from Dibrugarh to
Oryamghat that is situated at a distance of 30-km, from
Pasighat and then take a bus or taxi to Pasighat. Ruksin
check gate is the point of entry for those coming by road
from Itanagar or Guwahati and Kemi check gate for those
coming by boat from Dibrugarh.
Note: An inner line permit is required for the tourists
to visit Pasighat that can be had from the liaison officers
at Delhi, Calcutta, Guwahati and Dibrugarh or from the Deputy
Commissioner, Pasighat or the Sub Divisional Officer at
Ruksin. The foreign tourists are required to obtain protected
/ restricted area permit from the Commissioner (Home) Government
of Arunachal Pradesh or from Ministry of Home Affairs, New
Delhi.
