Tribal Tours to Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh covering an area of 83,743 square kilometers, the largest of the seven units of the Eastern India is surrounded by Tibet in the north, Nagaland and Assam in East while Bhutan in the west. It is interesting to note that there are 82 ethnic tribes of the Indo-Mongoloid origin that make up the population of Arunachal Pradesh. The groups have their own unique social and cultural identities. They speak different languages, and follow different customs and beliefs. While planning your trip to North East India you can enjoy Tribal Tours to Arunachal Pradesh.

The western part of Arunachal Pradesh is dominated by the Buddhist or the near Buddhist groups while the Eastern parts are ruled by the Khamtis and the Singphos and some smaller tribes in the north. Tibet and Burma has a strong influence on the Buddhist and non-Buddhist tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. It is interesting to find the Monpas and the Serdukpens follow Tibetian Buddhism and the Khamtis and Singphos follow Burmese Buddhism. The Dhammais(Mijis), Buguns(Khowas) and the Hrussos(Akas) are not Buddhists but have incorporated many elements from the Buddhists.

The central part of Arunachal is reined by a large number of ethnic groups. The main group among the tribes are the Adis, divided into other ethnic groups, the Nishis, Daflas, Bangnis, the Hill Miris, the Apatanis, the Tagins and Mishmis.

The South Eastern part bordering on to Burma is inhabited by the Wanchos, Tangsa and the Noctes.

The three distinctly cultural groups have many things in common while there are characteristics that distinguish them from each other.

While on the tribal tours to Arunachal Pradesh you can visit the Wanchos who live in the southwestern part of the Tirap district bordering Nagaland. Wanchos wear decorated headgears and strings of beads on the necks, arms, legs and ears. On the north of the Wanchos, the Noctes live who are generally Vaishnavites. The Tangsas are a common group for sub groups, Lungchang, Moklong, Yugli, Lungri, Have, Moshong, Rundra, Takhak, Ponthi and Longphi belonging to the indo-Myanmar front.

The Singphos are an athletic race living on the banks of the Siang and the Noa Dihing rivers. They have pronounced Mongolian features and are good blacksmiths whrile the women folks are excellent weavers.

The Khamptis living in the south of the Lohit districts are good agriculturalists and craftsmen.

The Idus, Mijus or Kamans, Digaru or Taraon make up the Mishmis. The Idus are distinguished by the unique manner they tie their hair. The Mijis keep their hair long and wear colorful costumes. Their main occupation is agriculture. Through out your tribal tour to Arunachal Pradesh you will be amazed at the number of ethnic groups the states comprises of and their unique culture that sets them apart from each other. Basically agro based communities these tribes are ruled by chieftains and the people are skilled in various handicrafts that dominate the State’s art and craft. They have their unique style in dressing up with strings of beads, headgears and metal ornaments, colorful hand woven clothes, knotted hair or anklet feet. They generally follow Buddhism, perform folk songs and dances owing their elegance to the nature Gods.

Your trip t to the Tribal parts of Arunachal Pradesh would be a unique way of enjoying your stay in the State.

Arunachal Pradesh, the land of ethnic tribes unique in their cultures is an amazing way to discover India. Log on to northeastindiatravel.com to know about the enchanting Tribal Tours to Arunachal Pradesh.