 About Arunchal
Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
,one of the most
sparsely populated
states of India,
covers an area of
83743 sq. Kms. This
region acquired an
independent
political status in
January 20, 1972,
when it was declared
as Union Territory
under the name of
Arunachal Pradesh.
The state of
Arunachal Pradesh
Bill was passed by
the Parliament in
1986 and with effect
from February 20,
1987 Arunachal
Pradesh became the
24th state of Indian
Union.
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Art & Crat
Arunachal Pradesh is
a land of beautiful
handicrafts
comprising wide
range in variety.
All the people have
a tradition of
artistic
craftsmanship. A
wide variety of
crafts such as
weaving painting,
pottery, smithy
work, basketry,
woodcarving etc. are
found among the
people of Arunachal
Pradesh.
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 Dances
Dances form a vital
element in the zest
and joy of living of
the tribals. They
dance on important
rituals, during
festivals and also
for recreation
occassionally. They
vary from highly
stylised religious
dance dramas of the
Buddhists to the
martial steps and
colourful
performances of the
Noctes and Wanchos.
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 Destinations
Arunachal Pradesh,
unspoilt, green and
safe offers a broad
spectrum of interest
from snow-capped
mountains, free
flowing streams and
rivers to tribal
people with their
customs still living
in their traditional
villages to rich
flora and fauna that
has started
attracting tourists
from all over the
world.
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 Fairs & Festivals
Festivals form an
essential aspect of
the socio-cultural
life of the people
of the state. As a
matter of fact,
festivals are the
mirror of the
people's culture.
Since agriculture is
the mainstay of the
population ,
naturally, the
festivals celebrated
by the people are
closely connected
with their
occupation. Such
festivals are
celebrated at a
larger sale for
thanking the Gods
for their providence
and for saying a
prayer a prayer for
a bumper crop.
Throughout the year
festivals are
celebrated by some
tribe or the other.
Some of the
important festivals
are Solung, Mopin,
Losar, Boori Boot,
Dree, Nechi Dau,
Khan, Kshyat-Sowai,
Loku, Longte Yullo,
Mol, Nyokum, Ojiale,
Reh, Sanken,
Si-Donyi and Tamladu.
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 People
Arunachal
has 26 major tribes
and many sub-tribes
living in 3649
scattered villages.
Although a number of
tribal groups
constitue the total
population, the
density of
population is very
less. People are
Mangoloid stock but
each tribe has
certain distinct
characteristics in
language, dress &
costume. They have a
rich cultural
heritage. The People
are simple, friendly
and hospitable.
Their colourful
festivals are
manifestations of
their faith and
belief.
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 Wildlife
Arunachal
Pradesh is home to a
very rich mammalian
wildlife population
as the wide variety
of altitudinal and
climatic conditions
have given rise to
different forest
types which create
corresponding
natural shelter ,
food etc. to
varieties of
wildlife. It has two
National Parks and
four Wildlife
Sanctuaries. It is
home to many rare
and highly
endangered species
of Wild life like
Mishmi, Takin,
Hoolock Gibbon, Musk
Deer, Bharal, Hisbid
Hare, Flying
Squirrel and more
than 500 species of
birds.
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