Pasighat Tourism, Arunachal Pradesh India
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Pasighat Fast Facts
- State: Arunachal Pradesh
- District: East Siang
- Famous for/as: Adventure,Wildlife
- Population: 23,000
- Language: Aptani, Nishi, Hindi, Assamese
- Best Season: Oct - May
- Weather: Summer 15 to 20°C, Winter 0 to 24°C
- Clothing: 153 m
- Local Transport:
- Pincode: 0368
- STDCode: 0368
Pasighat, India Overview
Situated on the altitude of 155 meters, Pasighat is the oldest town of Arunachal Pradesh, established in 1911 by the then British administrators. Located on 28 degree north latitude and 95 degree east longitude, Pasighat today is the administrative headquarter of the East Siang district. The town is also known as the 'gateway to the state of Arunachal Pradesh' because of its 'strategic situation'.
The nearest airports to Pasighat are Dibrugarh and Guwahati. Murkong Selek, located 35 kms away, is the nearest railway station. Pasighat of Arunachal Pradesh is also well-connected by metaled road with all the towns around it. Pawan Hans provides helicopter facilities to Pasighat. But an inner permit from the liaison officer (at Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Kolkata or Delhi) is a must to visit Pasighat.
The 'Pasis' or the Adis form the source of nomenclature for Pasighat. These aboriginal tribes are famous for their bamboo works. The hanging bridges of Pasighat made of local raw materials is an interesting point of observation to the tourists.
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Pasighat, India History
Pasighat was founded in 1911 A.D. by the British as a gateway to administrative convenience of the greater Abor Hills and area north. Primarily it was a settlements of Pasi and Minyong communities who are still living in the villages in and around Pasighat. Year 2011 (January) marked 100 years of its existence and this occasion was celebrated in the DSA ground Pasighat (in February last week) after having extended the function more than half a dozen times, thereby creating a mass public irritation. (Supplement: DARUNG KALING).