3. Arunachal Pradesh is a state of India. Located
in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders
the states of Assam andNagaland to the south,
and shares international borders with Bhutan in
the west, Burma in the east and the People's
Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit
mountains". It is also known as "land of the
rising sun“ ("pradesh" means "state", "territory"
or "region") in reference to its position as the
easternmost state of India.
4. The NEFA (North East Frontier Agency) was created in 1955.
The issue was quiet for nearly a decade, a period of cordial
Sino-Indian relations, but the reemergence of the issue was
a major cause of the Sino-Indian War of 1962.
Arunachal Pradesh became a separate state of India in
1987 despite the fact that the dispute over its sovereignty
has not been settled with China.
More recently, Arunachal Pradesh has come to face threats
from certain insurgent groups, notably the National
Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), who are believed to
have base camps in the districts of Changlang and Tirap.
6. Tawang Monastery, the crown of Buddhism
Buddhist temple in Itanagar, adds to
cultural heritage.
Bomdilla Monastery Temple ,A home to
Buddhist Lamas and monks .
11. A part of the Eastern Himalayas, Arunachal
Pradesh stretches over 83,000 sq km. Almost
60% of the state area is covered by
evergreen forests. Besides the forests, there
are mountains, peaks, rivers and streams,
making it a state of various scenic
beauties.
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14. In proportion to the altitude, the weather of Arunachal Pradesh
differs, i.e. areas sited at higher altitude observe tundra climate,
areas at lesser elevation enjoy temperate weather, and sea-level
areas experience sub-tropical climate.
It receives heavy showers about 2,000 to 4,000 mm between the months
of May and September yearly. The summer season extends from
March to May, making the plain areas quite warm. Winters officially
arrive in November and prevail till the month of February. During
summers, the maximum temperature recorded in the foothills is 40ºC;
however, average temperature during winters varies from 15ºC to
21ºC. The areas sited at high altitude become immensely cold during
winters. Arunachal Pradesh is best to visit during the months of
October-March.
15. The climate of Arunachal Pradesh varies with
elevation. Areas that are at a very high
elevation in the Upper Himalayas close to the
Tibetan border enjoy an alpine
or tundra climate. Below the Upper Himalayas
are the Middle Himalayas, where people
experience a temperate climate. Areas at the
sub-Himalayan and sea-level elevation generally
experience humid, sub-tropical climate with hot
summers and mild winters.
