Dirang is your picturesque hill station surrounded by the high mountains of the Eastern Himalayas. It is a small, quiet town situated on the highway from Assam to the Tawang region. Located at about 5,000 feet, it is blessed with great weather and is known for its unique tribes, spectacular views and the pretty valleys nearby.
About Dirang :
Dirang Dzong is a city in the State of Arunachal Pradesh. The closest tourism destination to Dirang Dzong is Bomdila. Other close by tourism destinations include Eagle’s Nest Wildlife Sanctuary, Tawang and Majuli. The nearest major railway station to Dirang Dzong is Tezpore (TZTB) which is at a distance of 9.2 kilometres. The nearest airport is at Guwahati which is at a distance of 152 kilometres.
Attractions Of Dirang In Arunachal Pradesh :
- Dirang is a Sub-divisional headquarters in the West Kameng District and well known for its Hot Water Spring and Apple Orchards apart from its mesmerizing natural beauty. It is also used as a base camp for trekking and bird watching at Mandla or Madla Phudong, which is situated at a distance about 28 km from Dirang. Dirang features unique flora & fauna, numerous medicinal plants have their habitat in this area.
- Dirang Dzong or the locally known as “ JONG” – the fort at Dirang was built in 1831 represent the authority of the King / Chief and also an importa centre of Public Administration is an important historical monument for the Monpas of Dirang circle. It was also the centre of Military and Judicial activities concerning the entire population within its jurisdiction. It is at a strategically located hill top and comprises of an array of four storied fortified stone buildings in which the entire village could take refuge at the time of war. It is the only one of its kind in the entire area.
- The other local attractions, which the tourists visit, are the National Yak Research Center (situated half-way between Dirang and Tawang). The Regional Apple Nursery & Kiwi Farms are situated across the river valley and one has to cross over through a small bridge.
- The other famed tourist spot is the Hot Water Spring, which is also the main attraction for locals, who supposedly take bath in the Hot Springs as its water is said to possess curative properties.
Location :
Dirang is a place 180 kilometers away from Tezpur and it is located exactly in-between Tawang and Bomdila. This place is well known for the hot water springs, Kalachakra Gompa, sheep breeding farms and the apple orchards. Beyond Dirang towards Tawang is the world number two motorable road of 14,000 feet and is named as Tse-la-pass.
Accomodation :
For accommodation here Inspection bungalow, Anchal Lodge are always available.
Best Season To Visit :
April to October.
How to Reach :
Dirang by road can be visited from Bomdila.
Rangapara is the nearer railway station.
Tezpur is the nearest airport from Dirang.