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Breathtakingly beautiful, the hill station of Bomdila, situated at 3,500 metres in the Himalayas, is the headquarters of the west Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh. This lofty paradise called Bomdila is snow clad for a major part of the year and makes a delightful destination to get away to in
summer. Lush apple orchards that stretch far and wide surround Bomdila. The town of Bomdila itself is tiny, but the area spread over a wide ridge that straddles a mountain. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayas with its frosty peaks and the pretty Kameng valley with its orchards. Bomdila is an adventure lover''s country with numerous pretty trekking trails that run through the hills, forest and orchards. Bomdila, like other towns in the area, has a strong Buddhist and Tibetan influence. There are a fair number of gompas here and the town has quaint little eating-places where you can savor traditional Tibetan cuisine plus the all time favourite - momos and thukpas.
Shopping
Buy Tibetan carpets, paintings and thangkas to take back home. The crafts have intricate carvings and interesting themes and are quite different from anything you would get back home.
Night Out
The town has quaint little eating-places where you can savor traditional Tibetan cuisine plus the all time favourite - momos and thukpas.
Activities
A number of treks and hikes into the mountains start at Bomdila. From simple little walking trails to more strenuous treks, Bomdila is at the hub of hiking activity in the Kameng region.
Sights
The town is surrounded by lush apple orchards . Strill around Bomdila and one can get panoramic view of the Himalayas and its frosty peaks and the pretty Kameng valley with its orchards. Visit Tipi , an orchid conservation centre a little distance from Bomdila - there is a glasshouse
How to get there by Air
The closest airport is located at Tezpur which is approximately 160 kms away. Regular bus services and taxis are available to transport you to Bomdila.
How to get there by Rail
The nearest railway station is at Rangapara (Assam).
How to get there by Bus
Drive in from Tezpur or Rangpara by taxi or bus.
Best time to Visit
Bomdila is best visited between March and October as it gets snowed out later in the year. The area experiences rain during the months of July to September and it is best to avoid traveling at that time because of landslides.
Where to Stay
Besides some middle rung and economy hotels, accommodation is possible at the Tourist Lodge, the PWD Inspection Bungalow and the Government Circuit House. Hotels in Bomdila
Emergency Number
POLICE: Police Station (kameng) : (03782) 222036 HOSPITAL: Bomdila General Hospital : (03782) 22200 District Hospital Bomdila (03782) 22186
Nearby Places
Tawang is situated at 10,000 ft above the sea level and is famous for the 17th century Buddhist monastery. It is covered in snow for a major part of the year. The drive to Tawang provides breathtaking views of the mountains.
Special Permits
Indian tourists visiting Arunachal Pradesh require an Inner Line Permit . All places are open to domestic tourists except those of defense importance.Application for permit can be made to the following; Resident Commissioner, Arunachal Bhawan, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi:
110001; Tel: 91-11-23013956 The Liaison Officer, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, CE-109, Sector-1 Salt Lake City, Kolkata; Tel: 91-33-23341243 / 23589865 The Liaison Officer, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, R.G.Baruah Road, Guwahati, Assam: 781021; Tel: 91-361-2452859/2456720 Foreign Tourists intending to visit Arunachal Pradesh requires a Restricted Area Permit . The foreign tourists can obtain the Protected Area Permit from: All India Missions abroad, All Foreigners Regional Registration Officers (FRROs) at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata Chief Immigration Officers, Chennai Home Ministry, Govt. of India Home Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar
by: Raman Mankotia
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