subject: Recommended Place For Holidays Bhalukmpong,arunachal Pradesh,india [print this page] Bhalukpong is a gateway to popular destinations like Tawang and Bomdila, but it has its own special charm too. Strategically placed near the border to Assam, Bhalukpong lies close to the region where the Kameng enters Assam. Part of the attraction of holidaying in Bhalukpong is its easy accessibility from Tezpur, 52 km away. This combined with the towns natural beauty and the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, make Bhalukpong the treasured hill retreat that it is.
While in Bhalukpong, dont miss out on the thrilling water activities- The River Kameng offers excellent opportunities for rafting, kayaking, canoeing and angling.
Shopping
There is not much scope for shopping here unless you want to take home mementos.
Events
Some of the important festivals in Arunachal Pradesh are Mopin and Solung of Adis , and the Losar of Monpas . The Mopin festival primarily takes place in the month of April and the special feature is the Popir dance which takes place. The Nyethidow festival takes place in March and this is lively time in Bhalukpong.
Night Out
The hotels and circuit houses have restaurants attached and Indian cuisine is yours for the asking. Chinese food is available on request. Be sure to sample some of the brown bread you get in the bakeries in Itanagar - it is supposed to be scrumptious! Zero Point at Arun Subansiri Hotel is a good multi cuisine restaurant.
Activities
Although Bhalukpong is not a typical hillstation, it still draws a certain type of tourist in substantial numbers people with a sense of adventure. You can go hiking, trekking, river rafting and angling in the Kameng river and wildlife viewing. A wonderful attraction at Bhalukpong is rafting
downriver using an inflatable rubber dinghy and angling for mahseer in the Kameng. Angling season begins in early October right up to April. Though you can fish here throughout the year, the river is in full spate during the monsoons; this is also the spawning season for fish and you would do yourself and the fish a favour by avoiding angling during the monsoons. Rafting as an adventure sport is becoming increasingly popular in the area.
Sights
The Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the Bengal Tiger, the Great Pied Hornbill, deer and a whole lot of other animals and birds. You can also visit the Tipi Orchidarium that has over 2600 cultivated orchids of 80 different species. The Kaziranga National Park
lies to the south of Bhalukpong. It is one of the most famous reserves in India and was re-established in 1940. It is home to the one horned rhinoceros, one of the last creatures of prehistoric age. The Orchidarium at Tipi near the banks of the Bharali River is one of the largest orchids in the country. In the research centre here scientists create new hybrid varieties or orchids using the latest techniques of bio technology. You can spend time angling and rafting in this park.
How to get there by Air
You can also fly in to Tezpur and than drive up the 52 kms to Bhalukpong.
How to get there by Rail
The nearest railhead is at Rangapara at Tezpur. There are local taxis and buses that regularly ply the route.
How to get there by Bus
Most people prefer to drive the distance. NH 37 is in excellent condition and the road passes through the Kaziranga National Park. There are watch sheds at vantage points along the highway and you can see rhinos, elephants and other animals on the marsh lands a little distance off. The drive takes around 5 hours.
Best time to Visit
The Nyethidow festival celebrated by the Aka Tribe in March draws a lot of tourist and is a good time to visit. The weather is also cool around that time. October to April is the best time to visit Bhalukpong. The rains come in rather heavily in the monsoon and most tourists avoid that period.
Besides some small middle rung and economy hotels, you can stay at the Forest Rest House and the Inspection Bungalow with permits, or at the Assam Tourist Lodge in Bhalukpong. It is also possible to stay at Tezpur in the Circuit House, the Dak Bungalow or the Tourist Lodge.
Nameri National Park is 21 kms away from Bhalukpong and is a Tiger Reserve. It is home to a very large variety of wildlife and since it receives relatively lesser number of visitors as compared to other wildlife parks of the region, it is largely unspoilt.
Special Permits
Indian tourists visiting Arunachal Pradesh require an JMb Inner Line Permit . All places are open to domestic tourists except those of defense
importance.Application for permit can be made to the following; Resident Commissioner, Arunachal Bhawan, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi:
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