Bhalukpong
Hilltop Trips India

State Arunachal Pradesh Near by Places Itanagar - 192 Km Tawang - 217 Km Bhutan - 832 Km Tezpur - 69.0 Km Best Time to visit (April-June) Elevation Bhalukpong - 700 feet Coordinates 27.04996, 92.59993 Bhalukpong Map

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The tiny town of Bhalukpong is located amongst the eastern Himalayan ranges. It is famous for its natural beauty. It has a number of picnic spots along the banks of the Kameng River. Bhalukpong is a remote destination, and like few other Indian towns, it has escaped the virtual tourist invasion in recent times. It also attracts the adventure-seeker with its numerous trekking, hiking trails and fishing stretches on Kameng River.

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The Hill Resort

The main places of interest in Bhalukpong are the picnic spots along the charming Kameng River and the nearby forests. Travelers can enjoy the panoramic view of the mountains surrounding Bhalukpong and its environs. There are a number of trekking and hiking trails in and around Bhalukpong. Adventure seekers can enjoy fishing and angling along different stretches of Kameng River. There is excellent scope of fishing mahsheer in the Jia Bhorali River near Bhalukpong.

The origin of Bhalukpong is lost in time. Local tribal rulers and rulers from Bhutan and Assam generally ruled this region from time to time. The Ahom rulers of Assam did not interfere with the local tribals, except for retaliatory raids into the tribal territory. The British had declared this area of Arunachal Pradesh as off-limits in 1873.

Information

Foreign travelers visiting the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh must obtain a Restricted Area Permit from the Foreigner's Regional Registration Offices in Delhi Arunachal Bhavan, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay), Chennai (Madras) and Calcutta Arunachal Bhavan, 4B Chowringhee Place, Calcutta in order to visit Arunachal Pradesh. Permits are generally valid for 10 days. Permits can also be applied for at any overseas Indian consulates. These permits are checked at the airport and their photocopies have to be submitted in the local hotels while checking in for routine local police verification.

Activities

Arunachal Pradesh, the land of rising sun, is one among the the most beautiful states of north-east India. Exploring its Himalayan hills full of variety of exquisite flora and fauna is a feast for nature lovers. Splendid game viewing in four of its wildlife sanctuaries, sightseeing hundreds of orchid species in orchid sanctuary, enjoying climbing and trekking in plenty of Himalayan hills are merely some among the numerous Eco activities that keep tourists engaged while touring Arunachal Pradesh.

Although Bhalukpong is not a typical hillstation, it still draws a certain type of tourist in substantial numbers - people with a sense of adventure. You can go hiking, trekking, river rafting and angling in the Kameng river and wildlife viewing. A wonderful attraction at Bhalukpong is rafting downriver using an inflatable rubber dinghy and angling for mahseer in the Kameng. Angling season begins in early October right up to April. Though you can fish here throughout the year, the river is in full spate during the monsoons; this is also the spawning season for fish and you would do yourself and the fish a favour by avoiding angling during the monsoons. Rafting as an adventure sport is becoming increasingly popular in the area.

Elevation

Bhalukpong - 700 feet

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Location Details

Bhalukpong is located in the southwestern part of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, in the northeastern region of India. It is adjacent to the state of Assam. It is located near the Kameng River. It is 52 Km from Tezpur.

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How to Reach There and Distances

Bhalukpong is located in a remote part of India amongst the Himalayan ranges. It does not have an airport or railway station of its own. It is connected by road with other towns in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Bhalukpong can be reached from the town of Tezpur by bus or in a shared jeep.

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Best Season to Visit/Weather

The weather in Bhalukpong is alpine and pleasant. Summers (April - June) are mild, while winters are cool (November-February). It experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July - September.

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Tourist places near Bhalukpong

The Orchid Research Center at Tipi, 3 Km from Bhalukpong, is an interesting place to visit. The best time to visit this center is between April and May, when one can see the exotic orchid collection in full bloom.

The small town of Bomdila is located north of Bhalukpong. Bomdila is known for its scenic environs and its Buddhist monasteries and apple orchards. It also attracts the adventure seeker with its numerous trekking trails.

The small town of Tawang is located beyond Bomdila amidst the eastern Himalayan ranges. It is famous for its 400 year old monastery. This monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries to be found in India and is an important pilgrim center for the followers of Buddhism.