India /Arunachal Pradesh /East Siang /Pasighat

The town of Pasighat is a picturesque location in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. This town is located near the Siang River, and it serves as the headquarters of the East Siang district. The town is also prominently known to be the gateway to the entire state, due to its popularity among tourists. There are many places of interest around the town of Pasighat, and you can visit these during your trip to the region. There are many activities that you can indulge in during your trip to Pasighat, and river rafting is a popular option among tourists here. You can also go boating along the Siang River, and boats here have to be pre booked as many tourists take up this option. People who love to fish will love angling in the Siang River, and this is a popular activity that is famous in Pasighat. You can pack in your binoculars and torches and go camping in the nearby regions, as camps near the town of Pasighat have many modern amenities. You can take a boat cruise to Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary, where Bengal tigers can be spotted. There are many holy spots near Pasighat too, including Akashiganga and Malinithan, which lie at a distance of 100 kilometers from the town.

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Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 791102

STD Code: 368

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – May

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Pasighat is the headquarters of East Siang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.

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By Air : Flights will be available till the nearest airport, and in this case, the nearest airport is in the town of Dibrugarh. The town of Dibrugarh is one of the most well connected places in the entire state with a major airport and a major railway station as well. Carriers like Air India, Indian Airlines, IndiGo, Pawan Hans and JetLite operate in this airport and regular flights to Dibrugarh will be available from many places including Delhi, Guwahati, Kolkata, and Dimapur. Flight fares from the main city of New Delhi to Dibrugarh will range around Rs 7,000 to 8,500. Ticket fares can also go up to Rs 10,000 depending on the carrier involved. You can also opt for helicopters to the airport in Dibrugarh. These helicopters will be available from Itanagar and Naharlagun and a few helicopters will also be available from Dibrugarh to Pasighat.

By Train : The nearest railway station is in the town of Murkongselek, and this is a minor railway station with limited number of trains running from nearby destination. Train fares from the town of Murkongselek will range between Rs 70 to 150 for travel within the state. Dibrugarh is the nearest major railway station, well connected from major parts of the country.

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Solung Festival ; Venue:  Pasighat ; Period :  September ; Details:  This is celebrated from 1st-5th September. It is a harvest festival that is celebrated after sowing the seeds. The festival includes traditional songs, dances and offering prayers to the Sun and Moon Gods to give them a good harvest. On the last day of the festival, weapons are displayed outside the house as the locals believe that it protects them from evil spirits.
Etor Festival ; Venue:  Pasighat ; Period :  May ; Details:  This is celebrated on May 15. The festival consists of a huge feast and offerings are made to the Gods. Traditional Songs and dances are performed in the festival.

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