Arunachal PradeshOverview:If there is an epithet that can accurately describe Arunachal, it would have to be 'mesmerizing'. Arunachal Pradesh, India's most remote northeastern state, straddles the eastern Himalayas and the Brahmaputra Valley. Surrounded by Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Assam to the south, the state is a natural treasure. With a green cover of 63%, it is one of the most preserved ecosystems on the planet. The five permanent snow-covered rivers Kameng, Subansiri, Siang, Lohit and Tirap have literally sculpted the landscape of Arunachal in the direction of their flow. With an area of ​​83,743 km², Arunachal is huge and navigating its vast mountainous terrain can be difficult. Infrastructure is almost non-existent and the only way to get around is to rent an SUV. The most fascinating part of traveling through Arunachal are the river crossings; with very few bridges, almost all rivers here must be forded by boat. The small river ports are a virtual cultural consummate, this is where the different ethnic groups from different parts of Arunachal occasionally congregate and trade. Although western Arunachal is easier to access, the most exciting way to begin your journey of discovery in the state is to start with Dong, the easternmost village of the country, where the first rays of the sun hit the subcontinent. This earned Arunachal the nickname “Land of the Rising Sun”. At an altitude of 1,240 meters, Dong lies at the confluence of the Lohit and Sati rivers and occupies a strategic position at the junction of India, China and Myanmar. From here, one can either sail down the Lohit on country boats or choose to travel some of the most scenic routes in the country. It is not uncommon for ro...... middle of paper......fly to be fair game; even the Great Hornbill, the state bird of Arunachal, is hunted for its meat. Their beaks and heads are used as amulets by some, while others believe their flesh has medicinal properties. Wild pigs and domestic bison are considered a delicacy and every family raises pigs. Rice is the staple food of all the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. “Dung Po” is the most popular version of steamed rice. The rice is usually cooked in green bamboo tubes, giving it a unique flavor. “Wungwut Ngam” (chicken with fried rice powder) and “Pasa”, a fish soup prepared with raw fish and ground spices, are local favorites. Migrants from Bihar have set up many roadside kiosks selling vegetarian dishes across Arunchal. For vegetarians, choices are few, but they can travel to the state with the assurance that their hunger will be satiated..