Amidst the wild in Arunachal Pradesh

For wildlife lovers, what could be better than a visit to wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. If you are planning to visit one, travel to pristine Arunachal Pradesh in the Northeast, the land of dawn-lit mountains. The state is endowed with rich bio-diversity and there are 10 wildlife sanctuaries and national parks here.

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The state is home to some rare and highly endangered flora and fauna. The wildlife sanctuaries and national parks are Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary, Eaglenest Wildlife sanctuary, Kane Wildlife Sanctuary, Mouling National Park, Dr Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary, Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Dihang-Debang Biosphere Reserve and Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary. Apart from wildlife, the mystical and pristine beauty of the place lures tourists to the place.

Breathtaking panoramic view of Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh. The river Dirang flows through it. The place is famous for apple orchards and hot spring.

A morning view of a serene natural lake surrounded by high mountains north of Tawang in western Arunachal Pradesh.

Alpine shrubs in full bloom along the high slopes of the mountains near Tawang in western Arunachal Pradesh.

Tawang Monastery stands atop misty mountains in Arunachal Pradesh. It is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries of India.

Sela Lake high up in Tawang. Situated at a height of 4,160 metres above sea level, it is the main attraction of Sela Pass. The lake gets frozen and remains snow covered in winter months.