Pasighat

Introduction

Pasighat can be mentioned as the HQ of ‘East Siang District’ in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Located at an elevation of 155 meters, Pasighat, with scenic splendors on its part is the oldest town in Arunachal Pradesh.

The origin of Pasighat can be traced to 1911 AD. The credit of its finding goes to Britishers. They had discovered this town to make it serve as gateway to ‘administrative convenience’ with regards to area north and greater Abor Hills. Basically it had been one of the settlements of ‘Pasi’ tribes that’re still found staying in hamlets in as well as around Pasighat. Much before known settlement, existing area had been inhabited by ‘Mishing’ people. These persons were forcibly made to shift towards Assamese plain owing to continual raids carried out by hill people.

Pasighat is reputable for having received the highest rainfall on a yearly basis.... Show details

Places you can see

Daying Ering Wild Life Sanctuary

This sanctuary lies at a distance of 13 Km from the city. Moreover, it’s one amongst a few sanctuaries that are situated on the island. Tourists need to cruise via river Siang, of course by boat for reaching this sanctuary. From September to February, loads of ‘migratory birds’ such as Wild Ducks, Cranes, Hornbills, Water Fowls, and Storks come over here all the way from far-off places; thereby having it made a ‘bird’s paradise’. Buffaloes, Wild Elephants, deer, and little predators are found in abundance as well. One who is lucky would get to see the tiger.

Pangin

Situated at the distance of around 60 Km from the location, connected through road, Pangin goes on to have stood at the point where ‘River Siom’ happens to meet River Siang; thereby presenting a marvelous sight. Siom’s blue waters meet Green waters of Siang. The sight just cannot be missed out.