Lower Dibang Valley
The Lower Dibang Valley district, with the its headquarter at Roing is the youngest of the fifteen districts of Arunachal Pradesh. It forms a part of eastern Arunachal Pradesh. It is named after the River Dibang-one of the important tributaries of mighty Brahmaputra. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent. The district is bounded on the north by the Dibang Valley district, on the East by the Lohit district and Mc Mohan Line, on the west by the eastern and Upper Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh and on the south by the Tinsukia district of Assam.
he Dibang, Ithun, Ason, Chipu, Aba, Iphi, Sisiri, Datung, Deopani river systems nourish this area making it a lovely place. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.
The abundance of natural beauty…..colorful and charming tribes…..ancient archeological sites make the place a perfect destination for nature lovers, adventurous tourists, archeologists and anthropologists Tour India with Indian Travel Agent.
A rugged mountainous belt with its panoramic landscape is beyond description. Tour India with Indian Travel Agent. It is a land of wonder for tourists and living treasure for Scientists i.e. Ornithologists, Zoologists, Botanists, Ecologists. Indeed, a virgin natural forest with unique natural lakes in the midst of wilderness.
The sanctuary is located near Roing and covers an area of 281.5 sq. km. The altitude varies from 400m to 3568m from Mean Sea Level (MSL). The sanctuary derives its name from Mehao Lake, a vast and virgin lake and is situated at a distance of 17 km from Roing. Tour India with Indian Travel Agent.
Sally-a lake resort
Just three kilometers away for Roing, you are at a famous Sally Lake…….a natural lake surrounded by thick green forest provides a serene and tranquil atmosphere.
The lake overlooks the beautiful valley down below on the far horizon and the gushing Dibang River spreading its branches in multiple directions. Watch beautiful fishes in the clear waters of the lake. Halt here and experience the hospitality at the Sally Lake tourist lodge.
Nehru Van Udyan (Forest Park)- where only nature speaks
 Barely one kilometer from the Roing Township, on the bank of river Deopani (Eje) is the beautiful Forest Park named Nehru Van Udyan.
The magnificent guest house, known as Eje-Breeze Tower, offers a picturesque view of the river Deopani where you can enjoy the pleasant breeze coming from the river Eje and Eme. Tour India with Indian Travel Agent.
The park has a well maintained garden and a beautiful orchid and cactus houses. Few hundred meters from this place is the confluence of river Eje and Eme….an ideal spot for fun and picnic.
Iphipani- a picnic spot
Ten kilometers from Roing Township is the Iphi-pani ghat where you can have a picturesque view of the plain valley of river Dibang. Take packed lunch or cook yourself at the river bank and enjoy the food, listening to the river chants. You can also test your hand at fishing and angling. Experience India with Indian Travel Agent.
Nijomaghat- a picnic spot
Fifteen kilometers from the Roing Township is this historical Nizamghat…established by Britishers in the nineteenth century. It is named after the British Political Officer J.F.Needham. Experience India with Indian Travel Agent. It was the access point for the Britishers to enter in the hills.
The river flowing between lofty mountains and rocky surroundings with the soothing effect of lush vegetation makes this spot a lovely picnic point. A small ferry here connects Dambuk to Roing. Experience India with Indian Travel Agent.The gushing current of the river has chiseled the hard Himalayan rocks to produce mystic figures. One can overview the entire series mountain range from this spot.
Hunli- a picturesque town
Nestled in a beautiful valley at an altitude of 5000 feet is this town of Hunli....a sub-divisional headquarter. The 90 kms drive from Roing to Hunli crossing the Mayudia Pass at an altitude of 8800 feet through the well maintained black topped road provides thrill and eye catching scenic beauty. Two hours of trek from the town will take you to the interesting cave temple at Kupunli near Hunli. The Circuit House located on a ridge giving splendid view of the valley will ensure that you would cherish every moment of your stay at Hunli. And don’t get surprised to see the well equipped Internet center provided by Community Information Center at Hunli; even in interior place of Himalaya, you have full and speedy access to Internet. Experience India with Indian Travel Agent.
Bhismaknagar - a heritage monument
Bhismaknagar fort, located nearly 30 km from Roing is tentatively dated to 8 century and is recorded as the oldest archaeological site in the region. Visit India with Indian Travel agent. The site was first explored by I. Block in 1848 and afterward it was excavated from 1965-70. The complex houses the ruins of brick-built structure of 1860.52 sq. meters plinth area, having three halls, two extension rooms and six entrances in all.
Rukmini Nati
Rukminati or the ruins of Princess Rukmini is situated at the heart of Chimiri village which is approximately 12 km from Roing. This is a hill-fort presumably of 14th/15th century. You find the remains of burnt and baked bricks, which indicates the progress of the erstwhile civilization. Visit India with Indian Travel agent.
Ita and Padum Pukhuri
It is a historical brick built pond located at Ithili village about 14 kms from Roing. Visit India with Indian Travel agent. A few hundred yards apart from Itapukhuri is situated Padum Pukhuri. It is observed that in the month of October/November, hundreds of lotus flowers bloom in it.
Kampona Pond
It is situated at Idili village at a distance of 17 km from Roing. Kampona in Adi dialect means good looking. Kampona is the abode of Nag Raja, as per Adi belief. Visit India with Indian Travel agent.
`Flora & Fauna
Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary
Tourism
Medicinal Plants
Condusive climate, edaphic factors and the geographical location of the district give rise to luxurious vegetation rich in diversity. Some of the important tree species are Hollock(Terminalia, myriocarpa), Khokan(Duabanga grandiflora), Mekai, Simul, Titachampa(Michalia Champaca) and Gamari(Gmelina arborea). The bamboo of the variety Dendrocalamus Hamiltonii is found in abundance. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.Different varieties of canes are commonly found in the area.
The medicinal plants Coptis Teeta(Mishmi Teeta) is an endemic species and Taxus baccata are available here. The area is also rich in orchid varieties. Like the flora, the fauna of this area is equally rich and varied. It includes some rare species of wild animals and birds.
The common variety of wild life are Tiger, Black Panther, Leopard, Bear, Elephant, Wild Pig, Langur, White browed gibbon, Musk Deer, Mishmi Takin. Among the birds the common varieties are Hornbills, Babblers, Bulbul, Warblers, Flycatchers, Pigeons etc. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India. The area is also abode of different species of snakes, reptiles and insects and last but no the least different varieties of blood sucking leeches.
The name of Lower Dibang Valley district is derived from the mighty river Dibang that flows through the heart of district and finally ends into the Brahmaputra. Prior to 1914, the district was a part of Lakhimpur district. By 1914 the North East Frontier Tract was constituted with three political charges and the area covered by this district became a part of the Eastern Section. In the year 1919, the Central and Eastern Section was renamed as the Sadiya Frontier Tract. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.
In 1943, some area from both the Sadiya Frontier Tract and the Lakhimpur Frontier Tract were carved out and Tirap Frontier Tract was formed. In 1948, under the North East Frontier Tracts (Internal Administration) Regulation, 1948, the remaining portion on the Sadiya Frontier Tract was divided into two separate administrative charges, namely the Abor Hills District and the Mishmi Hills District each in the charge of a Political Officer with headquarters at Pasighat and Sadiya respectively. In 1951, the plains portion of the Mishmi Hills District was transferred to administrative jurisdiction of the Government of Assam. In 1952, the headquarters of the Mishmi Hills District was shifted from Sadiya to Tezu. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.
According to the North East Frontier, areas (Administration) Regulation 1954, the North-East Frontier Tract came to be known as North-East Frontier Agency and the Mishmi Hills District was renamed as the Lohit Frontier Division. In 1956, the Dibang Valley was constituted as a separate administrative unit within the division and placed under the charge of Additional Political Officer with his headquarters at Roing which was subsequently shifted to Anini. In 1965, under the North-East Frontier Agency (Administration) Regulation, 1956 the Lohit Frontier Division came to be known by its present name the Lohit District and the Political Officer and Additional Political Officer were re-designated as the Deputy Commissioner and Additional Deputy Commissioner respectively. In June, 1980 under the Arunachal Pradesh (Re-organization of district), Act 1980 the Lohit District was bifurcated into two independent district namely Lohit District and Dibang Valley District, it’s headquarters at Tezu and Anini respectively. We provide tourist transport in India.
The Lower Dibang Valley district was carved out of the un-divided Dibang Valley district at its headquarter at Roing as per the Amendment of Re-organization of the District Act of 1980 with effect from 16th December 2001. We provide tourist transport in India.
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