An arunachali woman carrying her baby in the traditional cloth sling on her back and tied across the chest, while holding the hand of her other child.

Arunachal Pradesh is home to at least 26 major and over 100 sub -- tribes, each with its distinct tradition and customs. The majority of the population, comprising of tribes like Adi, Galo, Aka, Apatani, Nyishi, Tagins, Bori, Bokar etc. are rooted to their ancient beliefs and indigenous practices of worshipping the sun and the moon . This religion is known as Donyi-Polo (which literally means sun and Moon).

The people of Arunachal Pradesh belong to the Tibeto-Burman stock. Consisting of myriad tribes and sub-tribes, make for an interesting study in human diversity, of culture, practices and lifestyle.

Arunachal Pradesh, a mysterious, magical and mystical land tucked away in the north eastern tip of India is one of the most compelling holiday destinations in India. This remotest outpost of the North Eastern states entices the adventurer with its picturesque moutain peaks, swift rivers and verdant valleys.

Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. However the ownership of Arunachal Pradesh is under dispute. China claims that it is part of Tibet.
Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". Literally it means "land of the rising sun" (Sanskrit: Arun: Sun,Pradesh: state, province or region) in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. It is also known as the "Orchid State of India" and the "Paradise of the Botanists". It is the biggest among the group of eastern states which are commonly known as Seven Sisters.
Arunachal Pradesh is considered to be the "nature's treasure trove"and home to orchids, known for their exquisitely beautiful blooms, from one of the dominant taxa with more than six hundred species, occurring in varying elevations and climatic conditions throughout the state.

Nature has provided the people with a deep sense of beauty which finds delightful expression in their songs, dances and crafts. The climate varies from hot and humid to heavy rainfall in the Shivalik range. It becomes progressively cold as one moves northwards to higher altitudes.  Trees of great size, plentiful climbers and abundance of cane and bamboo make Arunachal evergreen.

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