Arunchal Pradesh: Pasighat

Situated at 155 mts, with its scenic splendours Pasighat is Arunachal's oldest town and also the district headquarters of East Siang. The turbulent Siang River races across the district heading for the plains, where it is met by the Dihang and Lohit rivers, and then roars into Assam as the mighty Brahmaputra. The region is the home of the Adi tribe who are remembered for their colourful Ponung dance. Pasighat is also ideal for adventure sports activities. The Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary is 13km away and is worth visiting. The archaeological site of Malinithan (100km) is linked to the legend of Lord Krishna and his wife Rukmini. The dismembered head of Sati (Parvati) is said to have fallen at Akashiganga (100 km according to ancient Hindu myths. This is a highly sacred place for Vaishnavites.