Wednesday, 31 July 2013
Tourist Circuit 4: - Pasighat-Jengging-Yingkiong
This circuit starts from Pasighat, the district headquarters of East Siang district, the oldest administrative centre of erstwhile NEFA. Situated on the bank of the mighty Siang River, the main tributary of Brahmaputra bound on both sides by snow-clad peaks, rocky Mountains and virgin forests. As yet an untamed terrain, this circuit offers a unique opportunity for anyone who loves nature.
Major attractions:
DR. DAYING ERING WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, a rich habitat of many unique plants, birds and wild animals. The Sanctuary is home also to a variety of animals like the Hog deer, Hispid, Hare, Bengal Floricans, Raptors and a host of migratory water bird
MOULING NATIONAL PARK, situated in the Upper Siang district, covers an area of 483 Sq km. It is home to some of the rarest wild animals such as Takin, Serow, Goral, Clouded Leopard, Black Bear, Leopard, and Red Panda etc. During winter, a large number of migratory birds can also be seen in this park.
KEKAR MONYING (BLACK ROCK) is situated in the East Siang district. It is one of the important memorials of the state erected in memory of Adis who fought with the British at this site on 4th December 1911 and who died a heroic death.
KOMSING is the site where the British had erected the epitaph for Sir Neol Williamson killed by Narmi Manmur Jamoh.
SIRKI WATER FALLS AND ANCHAL GHAT is an ideal location for trekking, hiking, picnic, and outing. Other important places to see are the Pegu Lake, Nubo Bridge, High Altitude Tea Garden at Ramsing Village, Ako Dumbing Hill station, Rengging village, Riga village, Raneghat Siang bridge, J.N. College Pasighat, Museum, Craft centre, Emporium, famous Adi Ponung dance, War dance of Minyong (TAPU).
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