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 Orchids make up one of the largest families of flowering plants. As per the current estimates there are about 20,000 orchid species found in almost all regions of the world,but their greatest diversity occurs in the tropical and sub-tropical climates where positive factors for growth - thick vegetation and high humidity prevail. India has a rich orchid heritage and is recognized the world over as a significant producer of both wild and hybrid orchids. Over 1,600 species of orchids are found in India which constitutes almost 10 percent of the world orchid flora. Indian orchids include much variety with proven floriculture and/or herbal traits and have reached almost all the famed botanical gardens the world over. Northeast India sustains the highest concentration with about 700 species. There are 550 species of orchids in Arunachal Pradesh alone - the highest number in any State. One of the rarest and endangered orchids, Blue Vanda, occurs here in Namdapha Reserved National Park In...

The successive river valleys of Arunachal, separated by forbidding north-south ridges, enable distinct micro-cultures to flourish in what can be very small areas. The Monpas, who have a strong affinity with the Bhutanese, occupy the valleys north of Bomdila; their largest town, Dirang, with its dzong (fort), is just before the pass at Sela. Although they practise Buddhism, focused around the great monastery of Tawang, they retain manyof their original animist-shamanist beliefs. They are easily recognized by their dress - a chuba or short cloak, made of coarse wool dyed red with madder. The Sherdukpens live south of the Bomdila Range, in the valleys of the Tengapani, and have close affinities with their Monpa neighbours. They wear distinctive gurdams, oryak's hair skullcaps, from which jut tassel-like projections that serve as guttering - this part of Arunachal sees very heavy rainfall. Traditionally Sherdukpen men wear a swordin a scabbard tucked into their waist or on a strap. Alt...

Arunachal Pradesh  Wildlife & Important Tourist Destination Guide -   Arunachal Pradesh is home to a very rich mammalian wildlife population as the wide variety of latitudinal 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. Namdapha National Park amongst them has perhaps the widest diversity of habitat of any of South Asia's protected areas. It is unique, with it's elevation varying between 200 to 4500 mts. and has all four large cats, the tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard in addition to lesser feline species like the Golden cat and marbled cat. Seven species of primates i.e. Hoolock Gibbon, Slow loris, Assamese macaque, ...

 Arunachal Pradesh Knowledge Wiki : History : Culture : Tribe : Cruft : Tourist Destination    Aruachal Pradesh is home to many monuments and archaeological sites. Which are acting as sources of inspiration for many Historians since long. These places of worship and pilgrimages such as Parasuram kund, 400 years old Tawang Monastery, Gorsam Chorten are drawing large numbers of pilgrims every year. The archeological excavations like Milinithan, Itafort, Bhismak Nagar, Vijayanagar and Nakshaprabhat etc. are historian's delight. Arunachal Pradesh is a land of beautiful handicrafts comprising a wide variety. Artistic craftmanship has been passed on from one generation to the other and sense of aesthetics has been manifested through a variety of crafts such as weaving, painting, pottery, smithy work, basket making etc. Arunachal Pradesh, "the land of the dawn-lit-mountains", is one of the last unspoilt wildernesses now under Indian colonial occupation. It is situated north of A...

 Arunachal Pradesh Unique Tribal Export Quality Art & Handicraft Knowledge Wiki Bamboo and cane craft The availability of cane and bamboo in abundance have made Arunachal Pradesh famous for its cane and bamboo articles. Bamboo and cane are used to make colourful basket mats,cane belts, attractive smoking pipes, jewellery etc. It is also used traditionally by the tribal population for constructing their dwellings, common household utensils, furniture,and even weapons such as bows and arrows, spears, armour, and implements like dibbles, hunting and fishing traps. Most of the household are engaged in making bamboo and cane articles.   The people of the first zone make beautiful masks.They periodically stage pantomimes and masked dances. They also make exquisite painted wooden vessels and silver articles. Carpet making is a specialty of the Monpas, the Buddhist community. Carpets with exotic designs of dragons, geometric and floral patternsare made here. Carpet weaving has tod...

 The town of Itanagar, just under 400 km northeast of Guwahati, has been developed as the capital of the state largely because of its convenient location, and holds little to interest visitors. It is built on a saddle overlooked by two hills, one occupied by the Governor's house and the other by a new Buddhist temple; new lightweight earthquake-proof houses mingle with older traditional structures, a market and offices. Facilities are shared with its twin town, Naharlagun, 10km away in the Assam Valley. Consecrated by the Dalai Lama, the Buddhist temple reflects the extensive Tibetan influence in this frontier land, and provides good views of Itanagar and the surrounding countryside. An extensive ethnographic collection devoted to local tribes in the Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum includes wood carvings, musical instruments, textiles, handicrafts. The emerald Gyaker Sinyi (Ganga Lake), 6km away, is surrounded by primeval vegetation, providing a small taste of the magnificent forests...

 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.