Monday, September 7, 2009

North East Hill Stations

Along Hill Station
State
: Arunachal Pradesh, the north eastern state of India.
Best time to Travel : October to April.
Locate : Along is the headquarter of West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh in India.

Along Hill StationAlong the headquarter of West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 300 m from the sea level. Sitting amidst abundant natural surroundings, Along in Arunachal Pradesh is a small town with beautiful villages. Along Arunachal Pradesh is a most ideal place to spend the hot summer seasons. The picturesque surroundings laced with brilliant plantations makes Along in Arunachal one of the most perfect health resorts of India. The places one can visit at Along are the Mithun and Jersey Cross Breeding Farm at Kamaki 25 kms away from Along.

Along in Arunachal Pradesh is inhabited by Adi (Gallong) tribes. Adi has different sub tribe, which differ from each other’s like Adi (Gallong, Minyong, Pasi, Padam, Bori, and Bokar), if you visit far inside this places you will find all these tribes, but in Along you will find only Adi (Gallong) tribal people. You can have visit of Jirdin, Kabu, Kaying villages, this will provide you an insight into the cultural of the people of Along in Arunachal Pradesh India.

Journey to Along in Arunachal Pradesh
Airport : The nearest airport is at Lilabari in Assam. One can hire a bus or taxi to Along.
Railhead : The nearest railway station is located at Silapathar. Take a bus or taxi from here to reach Along.
Road Transport : One can also reach by bus or car from Likabali and Pasighat. Bus/Taxi are available from North Lakhimpur or Itanagar.

Staying in Along in Arunachal Pradesh
Accommodation is available at Circuit House and Inspection Bungalow. Well furnished hotels are also available in all the places mentioned in the Circuit.

Sightseeing in Along Arunachal Pradesh
Hanging Bridge, Along TravelsHanging Bridge : Hanging bridge on the Siang river is another thing to see at Along. This bridge is local made of cane and bamboo. The bridge is around 60 to 70 m long connecting to the others hill tribes, fishing are the sports for these tribe.

Activities at Along: Most ideal locations are available for river rafting, angling with splendid picnic spots. Along is ideal for trekking and hiking and angling on river Siyom.


Pasighat Hill Station

State : Arunachal Pradesh, the north eastern state of India.
Best time to Travel : October to April.
Locate : Pashigaht, is located at East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh in India.

Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh is the oldest town of Arunachal Pradesh established in 1911. At Present, it is the headquarter of the East Siang district. Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh has been often called the 'gateway of the state of Arunachal Pradesh'. From Pasighat, there are numerous places of interest that can be visited in Arunachal Pradesh. Pashighat derives its name from the 'Pasis', a tribe of the area.

Pasighat Hill StationPasighat town is situated at a height of 155 m. from the sea level. The climate of Pashighat Arunachal Pradesh is hot and humid in summers and temperate during winters. Pasighat and its nearby areas can justly be termed as the heart of Arunachal Pradesh because of their central location in the state. With its breathtaking hillside and lush-green river valleys domesticated by a galaxy of tribes, the area is a tourists delight and photographers paradise.
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Journey to Pashighat in Arunachal Pradesh
Airport : The nearest airports are to Dibrugarh (Mohanbari), and Guwahati in Assam, helicopter (Pawan Hans) flights are available from Dibrugarh and Itanagar.

Railhead : The nearest railway station is Murkong Selek, at a distance of 35 km, from Pasighat and buses or taxies are available there for the town.

Road Transport : You can reach Pasighat by bus, private vehicles or taxis from Guwahati, Itanagar or Lakhimpur, alternatively you 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.

Staying in Pashighat in Arunachal Pradesh
Accommodations are available in the Siang Guest House, Circuit house and Inspection Bungalow
Hotel accommodation is also available in the city and paying guest accommodation can be managed too on Daying Ering Wild Life Sanctuaryprior intimation. One can have a first hand knowledge of the native life traditions and customs whiles staying as a paying guest with the local people. For the nature lovers, tented tourist camps with modern amenities are available around Pasighat. Comfortable government inspection bungalows are also available at nearby places of interest.

Sightseeing in Pashighat in Arunachal pradesh
Daying Ering Wild Life Sanctuary : The Daying Ering Wild Life Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh 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 the month of 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 'bird's paradise'. Deers, Wild Elephants, Buffaloes and smaller predators are also abundant. The lucky visitor may also have a glimpse of the Tiger.

Pangin: Located at a distance of about 60 km from Pasighat and connected by road, it stands at a point where river Siom meets river Siang and presents a spectacular sight. The blue waters of Siom meets the green Siang and the beauty of the sight is awesome.

Activities in Pashighat in Arunachal Pradesh
For the adventure loving people, Pasighat has a great scope for adventure sports such as river rafting, trekking and fishing & angling.

Haflong Hill Station

Pasighat Hill StationState of Haflong :Assam in India.
Best time to Travel Haflong : October to April.
Weather Conditions : The average mean maximum temperature varies from 24o C to 30o C. The average mean minimum temperature varies from 10 degree Centg. to 14 degree Centg.. Rainfall is heavy during the months from May to September, but it is not evenly distributed throughout the district. Climate condition is also not uniform.
Search Out : Haflong is at an altitude of 680 m above sea level and is situated almost 85 km north of Silchar in Assam. Haflong is about 345 km from Guwahati, the commercial capital of Assam. More...!


Shillong Hill Station

State : Meghalaya, in the north east of India.
Best time to travel : October to March
Weather Conditions : Pleasant, pollution-free; Summers: The temperature varies from 23 degree Celsius; Winters: The temperature varies from 4 degree Celsius.
Location : Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya is just 56 km Cherrapunji, the world's wettest place.

Know Shillong in Meghalaya
Shillong Hill StationShillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is a hill town, situated in the north eastern part of India. Shillong in Meghalaya is situated at an altitude of 1496 m above sea level. Shillong remained the capital of Assam, before the formation of Meghalaya in the 1974. The place, the people and the climate all combined together to create an amiable atmosphere, to make Shillong Meghalaya an ideal holiday destination throughout the year. Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth is only 56 kms away from Shillong. Shillong has beautiful lakes and waterfalls, and is set in pine forests and green mountains. It is a popular hill-station which the British used to call the Scotland of the East.

Journey to Shillong, the Capital City of Meghalaya
Airport : Guwahati is the nearest airport from where Shillong can be reached by bus or car. Daily buses also connect Shillong with Guwahati airport. Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd, under the aegis of the Government of Meghalaya, has commenced regular helicopter flights connecting Shillong and Tura to Guwahati.
Railhead : Guwahati is the nearest railhead and is well-connected to the rest of the country.
Road Transport : Both Deluxe and ordinary bus services are available. Meghalaya Road Transport also run regular bus services in Meghalaya.

Some Important Destination from Shillong
Shillong is 3719 km from Thiruvanathapuram, 3025 km from Srinagar, 2502 km from Shimla, 487 km from Agartala, 2698 km from Ahmedabad, 3120 km from Bangalore, 2148 km from Bhopal, 1731 km from Bhubaneshwar, 2947 km from Mumbai, 1251 km from Calcutta, 2383 km from Chandigarh, 727 km from Darjeeling, 2134 km from Delhi, 725 km from Gangtok, 100 km from Guwahati, 2554 km from Hyderabad, 520 km from Imphal, 514 km from Itanagar, 2164 km from Jaipur, 410 km from Kohima, 1610 km from Lucknow, 2929 km from Chennai, and 3266 km from Panaji.

Umrongshu Hill Station

State : Assam, in the north east of India.
Best time to Travel : August to November.
Location : Umrongshu is about 112 km from Haflong, Assam.
Significance : Hill Station.
Main Attraction : Garampani & Kapili-Hydro Electric Project

Know Umrongshu in Assam
Umrangshu in is located at the borders of Assam and Meghalaya, 112-km away from Haflong. This hill station is bestowed with the natural backdrop of North Cacher Hills region. For the sake of enjoying this bewildering journey, one should travel from Haflong Hill to Umrangshu and from their via Jowai to Shillong hill.

The picturesque hill resort of Haflong, 84-km north of Silchar, is the seat of the North Cachar Hills independent district council, where people of several ethnic groups including Dimasas, Hmars, Nagas and Mizos, belonging to various religious sects - Christian, Hindu and Buddhist - live together in distinct harmony. Haflong is spread along Main Road, which winds up from Silchar. The market, off Main Road in the centre of town is at its most lively and colourful on Saturday, when it expands into an enclosure further down Main Road, and overflows with fresh betel nut, banana flowers and Dju Vie (rice beer) for space.

Journey to Umrongshu in Assam
It is easy to reach Umrongshu in Assam via Haflong by road. Haflong is well connected to rest of India by air, rail and road.
Airport : The nearest airport is 252 km away at Barapani, Shillong (Meghalaya). One can also reach there via Guwahati airport.
Railhead : Lumding Junction Railway Station, 60 km away, is the closest railhead.
Road Transport : Haflong is connected by road from Guwahati, which is 345 km away.

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