Dibang Valley Travel Guide

A very beautiful place situated in between Twang and Bomdila, Dibang Valley is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and was created out of Lohit district in the year 1980. It is located on the banks of the River Dibang which flows through this valley.

Dibang Valley Travel guide is incomplete without a mention of its innate beauty and rich heritage. The district is very rich in its wildlife. Uncommon mammals such as Red goral, Mishmi takin and Gongshan muntjac are found in Dibang Valley and Sclater's Monal is the rare species of birds which can be seen in the district. The capital of the district, Anini is located in the northern part of northeast India. Being situated at the Indo- China border, the district has a strong Chinese impact.


Accommodation in Dibang Valley

There are some medium to budget accommodation options near Dibang Valley. Circuit House (Roing), Eje Breeze Tower (Roing), Minu Hotel (Roing), Forest Rest House (Mayudia) and Lhasa Hotel (Roing) are some of the medium to budget hotels with all facilities to make your stay a memorable one.

Events/Festivals in Dibang Valley

Festivals in Dibang Valley is celebrated with much grandeur. The major festivals of Dibang Valley include:

Behdeinkhlam Festival:One of the most important and colourful festivals in the state of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, Behdeinkhlam Festival is held for three days during the month of July at Jowai. The meaning of the festival signifies 'driving away of evil by wooden sticks'. It is connected with a sequence of religious rituals. People dance on the streets and promote friendship and unity among each other by beating drums and playing pipes.

Laho Dance:The local people of the district have another amusing dance festival called the Laho dance. Both males and females takes part in this dance festival, usually two young men on either side of a girl, connecting arms together, dance merrily in step.

Chad Sukra:This festival is celebrated during the mid of April or early May every year by the Dibang Valley people. The locals of the state believe that a farmer can start sowing the seeds on his land after the completion of this festival. The festival is observed as to safeguard the crops of farmers from all forms of the natural calamity.

Attractions in Dibang Valley                                                                                     

Rukmini Nati Fort in Arunachal

Widely known as the Chimiri Fort, Rukmini Nati Fort is another historical attraction of the district. It is situated in the heart of the Chimiri village. Rukmani Nati Fort was constructed during the 14th - 15th century.

Kampona Pond in Arunachal

Kampona Pond which means ‘Good Looking’ is located at Idili village at a distance of 17 Kms. Kampona is believed to be the dwelling of Nag Raja as per Adi people belief.

Bhismaknagar Fort in Arunachal

Bhismaknagar Fort is the major attraction of this place and is located at a distance of 30 Kms from Roing. According to 8th century, it is one of the oldest Forts and is visited by many locals and tourists round the year. There are several artifacts that were found during the excavation process like terracotta plaques, terracotta figurines, potteries and decorative tiles.

Nijomaghat in Arunachal

Nijomaghat is located at a distance of 35 Kms from Dibang Valley. It was built in the 19 century by the Britishers.

How to Reach Dibang Valley                                                                                      

Dibang Valley by Air
The nearest Domestic Airport is Chabua Airport, Dibrugarh, roughly seven hour drive from the district headquarters. It is well connected to many major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Dimapur and Hyderabad through Air India, Indigo and Jet Airways. The nearest International Airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, roughly 816 Kms from Anini. Scheduled flights are available from cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Imphal, Agartala, Pune and Kolhapur.

Dibang Valley by railways
The nearest Railway Station is Murkeongselek Railway Station from Anini located at a distance of 323 Kms from the district headquarters.

Dibang Valley by road
The district headquarters of Dibang Valley district, Anini is 204 Kms from Roing, 207 Kms from Tinsukia, 357 Kms from Dibrugarh, 372 Kms from Along, 437 Kms from Sibsagar, 493 Kms from Jorhat and is connected through Arunachal Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) and some private travel services.

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