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 The tiny
town of Bhalukpong is located amongst the eastern Himalayan ranges. It
is famous for its natural beauty. It has a number of picnic spots along
the banks of the Kameng River. Bhalukpong is a remote destination, and
like few other Indian towns, it has escaped the virtual tourist invasion
in recent times. It also attracts the adventure-seeker with its numerous
trekking, hiking trails and fishing stretches on Kameng River.
LOCATION
Bhalukpong is located in the southwestern part of the state of Arunachal
Pradesh, in the northeastern region of India. It is adjacent to the
state of Assam. It is located near the Kameng River. It is 52 km from
Tezpur. The weather in Bhalukpong is alpine and pleasant. Summers
(April–June) are mild, while winters are cool (November–February). It
experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July–September.
VISITING TIME
The best time to visit
Bhalukpong is between the months of October and May
THE PAST
The origin of
Bhalukpong is lost in time. Local tribal rulers and rulers from Bhutan
and Assam generally ruled this region from time to time. The Ahom rulers
of Assam did not interfere with the local tribals, except for
retaliatory raids into the tribal territory. The British had declared
this area of Arunachal Pradesh as off-limits in 1873.
TOURIST SPOTS
The main places of
interest in Bhalukpong are the picnic spots along the charming Kameng
River and the nearby forests. Travelers can enjoy the panoramic view of
the mountains surrounding Bhalukpong and its environs. There are a
number of trekking and hiking trails in and around Bhalukpong. Adventure
seekers can enjoy fishing and angling along different stretches of
Kameng River. There is excellent scope of fishing mahsheer in the Jia
Bhorali River near Bhalukpong.
SITES NEARBY
The Orchid Research
Center at Tipi, 3 km from Bhalukpong,
is an interesting place to visit. The best time to visit this center is
between April and May, when one can see the exotic orchid collection in
full bloom.
The small town of Bomdila is located north of
Bhalukpong. Bomdila is known for its scenic environs and its Buddhist
monasteries and apple orchards. It also attracts the adventure seeker
with its numerous trekking trails.
The small town of Tawang is located beyond Bomdila
amidst the eastern Himalayan ranges. It is famous for its 400-year-old
monastery. This monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries to
be found in India and is an important pilgrim center for the followers
of Buddhism.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
Bhalukpong is known for
its annual festival of Nyethidow, which is celebrated in the month of
March.
HOW TO REACH
Bhalukpong is located
in a remote part of India amongst the Himalayan ranges. It does not have
an airport or railway station of its own. It is connected by road with
other towns in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Bhalukpong can be reached
from the town of Tezpur by bus or in a shared jeep. |
