Upper siang, a beautiful mountain region in the state of Arunachal Pradesh is gifted with some of the most amazing gorges, scenic visuals and lush green meadows. Spread across an area of 6,000 sq kms, this small district is indeed a treasure trove of nature’s best.
Culturally diverse tribal groups co-exist here in harmony and are often seen participating in local festivals. The folk dance of each of the tribes is different and brings with them a unique charm, thus giving the tourists much more to enjoy. Adventure lovers will find this place especially enjoyable because of the scope to indulge in a plethora of adventure sports like rappelling, water rafting, angling and trekking.
Upper siang is also popular because of the presence of various pilgrim centers. The perennial river Siang runs through the district and is also the preferred host for white water rafting tournaments organized in this part of the country. There are many places of interests that surround the place. Some of them include the Gelling circuit, Mariyang, Yingkiong and the Mouling National Wildlife Sanctuary.
The best time to visit upper siang to explore some of the most natural reserves would be from January when many of the fests take place. Connectivity to the place is possible through rail, road and air. The nearest airport to the place is the chabua airport.
