List of Famous endangered Orchids & Flowers of Arunachal Pradesh : INDIA : Knowledge Wiki

 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 Arunachal Pradesh orchids occur naturally in diverse habitats. In the rich tropical forests of the Tirap district, clusters of beautiful blue vanda (Vanda coerulea) adorn the trees. Tipi Orchid Research Centre boasts of over 500 species of orchids. Sessa, 24 km from Tipi has an Orchid Sanctuary, which abounds in a variety of species including the white Coelogyne nitida (which grows on moss covered rocks) and the tree borne yellow, Cymbidium elegans and Dendrobium chrysanthum, the bright yellow flowers. The drive from Tipi to Sessa is equally beautiful. Along the roads can be seen species like Dendrobium gibsonii, with its clusters of beautifully formed yellow flowers with rich maroon centres and Dendrobium nobile with white and purple flowers.

Orchids Flower One of the rare, endangered, curious and sought after ground orchids found in Arunachal is the Paphiopedilum species (the Venus or Lady's slipper orchids). There are three species of the genus found in arunachal, viz; I) P. fairrieanum popularly referred to as "Lost Lady's Slipper orchids". (2) P. venustum and (3) P.spicerianum.

Complete Wildlife Guide of Arunachal Pradesh : UPSC competative Exam Knowledge Wiki

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, Rhesus macaque, Pigtailed macaque, Stumptaile macaque and Capped langur are found here.

All the three goat antelopes found in India i.e. Serow, Goral and Takin are found here. Arunachal Pradesh is the only place in India where Takin is found.

Among the large mammals, Mittan, which is a cross between the wild Gaur and domestic cattle, buffalo and elephant are all found in the plains and adjoining hills.

The other high altitude animals include Himalayan Black bear, Red panda etc. The Musk deer is found in some areas of the state while the bharal has been reported in the western part of the state.

Among the smaller mammals a large number of rodents(squirrels, porcupine and rats), civet,mongoose, linsang, shrew and bat species are found here.

More than five hundred bird species have been recorded in Arunachal Pradesh, many of which are highly endangered and restricted to this state , e.g. White winged wood duck, sclater monal, temminck's tragopan, Bangal florican etc. This state has the highest number of species of pheasants with some ten species at different altitudinal levels. Arunachal Pradesh is equally rich in reptiles, amphibia and pisces. Pythons and snakes of all colours and descriptions are found in the forests all almost all the levels upto the temperate zone.

The invertebrate faunal communities are found in the dense and evergreen forests of Arunachal Pradesh. Numerous species of butterflies, moths, beetles and all other kinds of small creatures make Arunachal Pradesh a paradise for Entomologists and Naturalists.

Arunachal also has more than 500 rare species of Orchids.

 

Festival of Arunachal Pradesh :India : UPSC: GK :Wiki Knowledge Information

 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.