Pasighat Tourism

Pasighat Tourism: a land of immense pleasure

The Pasighat Tourism offers the charming tour experience to explore in the natural beauty of Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh. Pasighat is the most aged town of Arunachal Pradesh. It came into existence in 1911 by the Britishers. The town serves as the headquarters for the district of East Siang. Pasighat is referred as the gateway to Arunachal Pradesh because of its crucial location.

Pasighat lies on the banks of Siang. It lies at an altitude of 152 m above the sea level.

It experiences hot, dry and humid climate during summers and low temperature during winters. The average temperature during the day normally varies from 32 degree Celsius during summers and 23 degree Celsius during winters. The mean temperature at night on winters is about 8 degree Celsius.

The main source of employment of the local population is agriculture. The main food crop of Pasighat is rice. Plenty of tea plantations can also be found around the town. Laborers from across the region come here to get engaged in these plantations. Until the nineties, when the Supreme Court barred the industry, lumbering used to be a huge industry having good sustenance.

The contribution of tourism in the economy of Pasighat is quite considerable. The major contributors to the economy are horticulture, agriculture and tourism.

The town of Pasighat and the areas in the vicinity are bestowed with some of the most beautiful gifts of nature. This is the reason why Pasighat is fondly known as "The Photographers Delight". Here, you can witness nature's creations in their pure form. If you want to get away from the maddening rush of the city and have some peace of mind, then Pasighat is your destination. It will rejuvenate your body and calm your senses down. River Brahmaputra which is known as Siang in this region transcending from Tibet, gives the district, its present name. It flows across the length of the town and finally descends down the plains of Assam which lies south to Pasighat. It is at this juncture that the confluence of Siang, Dihang and Lohit happens and the name Brahmaputra is given to them.

If you want a break from the routine hustle bustle of the city life, then you should visit Pasighat which is a place which is known for its peaceful atmosphere. There are a number of tourist spots in Pasighat which are worth visiting. Not only the tourist spots but also the hotels located in Pasighat offer wonderful and comfortable accommodation. All these things and a number of other attractions make Pasighat the favorite of tourists.

Pasighat: Things to see and do

Daying Ering Wild Life Sanctuary: Pasighat is the place where people come in the lap of nature. The wildlife sanctuary offers a perfect eco tourism experience to the tourists. The sanctuary sprawls across 190 sq km of land, with 75% of the land being formed by alluvial grasslands, 15% being wooded areas and the remaining part is water.

Pangin Tour: Pangin is at a distance of 60 kilometers from Pasighat. Pasighat and Pangin are quite well connected by a good network of roads. Pangin is situated at the point where the confluence of the two famous rivers, Siom and Siang. The sight at this point is breathtaking and the view is divine. When the blue Siom meets the green Siang, they look beautiful.

• Activities in Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh: people who love adventure sports, Pasighat is an ultimate holiday destination. You can enjoy trekking, fishing, river rafting and angling here.
• Adventure River Rafting: For river rafting, the river Siang is an ideal location.
• Adventure Trekking Tour: you can trek across the dense forests from Pasighat to Yinkiong to Komsing- an ancient sight where Neol Willimson was deceased by Adis and buried here. It's a pleasure for trekkers to trek here. While trekking, you will see a number of beautiful birds.
• Pasighat Excursions Tour Options: Pasighat and the areas in the vicinity are referred to as the centre of Arunachal Pradesh due to their location. The scenic beauty of the region mesmerizes everyone. It is an ultimate tourist destination.

Cities of Pasighat

Visit to Akashiganga: a sacred city which is situated

This is a sacred place situated near Lekhabli at around 100 kilometers from Pasighat. The nearest railway station to Akashinganga is 25 kilometers from Pasighat located at Silapathar in Assam. The association of the place is with the legendary Kalika Puran, which says that Sati's head fell down here when was divided into various pieces by Lord Vishnu. Akashinganga signifies a channel of water in the hill. A clear and giant view of the river Brahmputra van is obtained from this place.

Tour to Malinithan: this place is famous for its archaeological importance. It is located in Arunachal Pradesh, at the border of Arunachal-Assam in the area called Likabali. The legend says that Lord Krishna along with wife Rukmani and daughter, Bhismak took rest at this place while they were traveling to Dwarka from Bhismaknagar. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati warmly invited them as their guests. Krishna called Parvati as "Malini" and thus the place came to be known as Malinithan. It is located at an altitude of 60 m and it lies 1 kilometer from Likabali. It is easily accessible from Pasighat.

Along City Tour: it is one of the oldest city of Arunachal Pradesh. It is the district headquarters of Siang. It lies in a valley, wide open, at the point where the river Sipu merges with river Siyom. The valley looks very pleasant and beautiful at night when all the lights are lit bright.

Best Time to Visit Pasighat

Pasighat is a tourist's place and the best time to visit it is between November to April, as during this time, the monsoon is over. The weather between Novembers to April becomes very pleasant and mild. Nights become cold. Thus you are advised to carry some woolens along while visiting Pasighat.

Hotel Accommodations in Pasighat:

You will find a plethora of hotels in Pasighat which offer luxurious accommodation to the tourists. They are strategically located and easily accessible. You can find a hotel according to your budget. For the convenience of the tourists, the hotels have been divided into two categories like Pasighat Luxury Hotels and Pasighat Cheap Hotels.

Some of the 5 star hotels present in Pasighat are like Songtsam Retreat at Shangri La, Jardin Secret Hotel, Pullman Lijiang Resort and Spa, Lijiang Shishan House,Lijiang Yibang Residence, Lijiang Yunjin Yaju Courtyard Hotel,etc. Other affordable hotels include such as Zang Bo Hotel, Ginger Guwahati, Hotel Polo Towers, Lhasa Hotel, etc.

Since Pasighat is a tourist destination, you need to get your bookings done well in advance, especially if you plan to visit Pasighat during November to April, which is the peak tourist season. Thus to avoid any inconvenience, you should book your hotel, tickets, etc in advance. It is very easy to book tickets and accommodations in Pasighat. You can book it online or you can call their office and book your accommodations.

How to Reach Pasighat:

How to Reach Pasighat By Air: Dibrugarh (Mohanbari) is the nearest airport to Pasighat. Guwahati in Assam is also very close to Pasighat and thus its airport can be used by Pasighat. You can take a Pawan Hans flight that is a helicopter from Dibrugarh and Itanagar.

How to Reach Pasighat by Train/Rail: Murkong Selek is the nearest railway station to Pasighat which is located at a distance of 35 kilometers from Pasighat. You can take a bus or taxi from here to reach Pasighat.

Pasighat; Getting there by Road: Pasighat is also accessible by bus, taxis or private vehicles. From Guwahati, Itanagar or Lakhimpur, you can take a road which goes directly to Pasighat.