Arunachal Pradesh, one of the northeastern states of India, is celebrating its foundation day today. This state was established on 20 February 1987. Arunachal Pradesh is also called the jewel of the Northeast. Arunachal is not called the jewel of the Northeast without any reason. There are specialties hidden behind it. This is such a state of India where the sun also makes its presence felt first. Apart from this, more than thirty languages are spoken here. That is, the confluence of so many languages in a single state also makes it different and special.
Arunachal Pradesh is quite famous for its tourism, but apart from this, there are many specialties of this state, about which very few people know. Let us know 10 such facts that make Arunachal Pradesh the jewel of the northeastern states of India.
The sun rises here first
The sun rises first in Arunachal Pradesh in India. The state is also called the Land of Dawn. The sun rises here at 4.30 am. Even the time zone between here and Gujarat has changed by two hours. Some time ago, there was a demand to create a separate time zone for Arunachal Pradesh.
Finland of India
There are many special things about Arunachal Pradesh, but if you talk about tourist spots, then this place is very special. It can be called the Finland of India because most of this state is covered with snow in winters. This state with beautiful valleys has some new excitement for you. 80 percent of the state is surrounded by forests.
30 languages are spoken
Arunachal Pradesh is a state of India which is most special in terms of languages. 30 languages like Wancho, Tagin, Dafia are spoken here. You will be surprised to know that the official language here is English. Along with this, some people also speak Chinese language because the Chinese border is connected here.
Longest international border
Runachal Pradesh has the longest international border. Its border is 1603 kilometers long. This border is connected to three neighboring countries, China, Myanmar and Bhutan. This is the reason why people of a lot of mixed culture are found in the state.
The world’s second largest monastery is here
The most popular tourist destination of Arunachal Pradesh is Tawang. There is a 400-year-old Tawang Monastery here. The special thing is that it is also called the second largest monastery in the world. Only the Potala Palace of Tibet is bigger than this.
The largest state in the Northeast
Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state in the 7 sisters i.e. the entire North East. It is 83,743 square kilometers long and the roads here are so beautiful and clean that after going here you will feel as if you are roaming in Switzerland or Finland.
Indians also need permits
More than 200 species of mammals are found in this state of India which are not found anywhere else in India. But along with this, Indians also need a permit to enter this state. Actually there are many species here and mammals and wildlife have to be protected.
This is the reason why not only foreign tourists but also Indian tourists need a permit to visit many areas here. Here Indian tourists have to take Inner Line Permit (ILP).
Many tribes
Just like many languages are spoken here, there are many tribes as well. There are 26 main tribes and more than 100 small tribes included in them. So many tribes along with languages make this state more unique.
India’s longest river bridge
Dhola-Sadiya Bridge connects Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. This bridge is built on the Brahmaputra River. This bridge is 9.15 km long. Due to the length of this bridge, it has also been developed as a picnic spot.
Ancient temple symbol of faith
Some of the temples built here are centuries old. The temples of Malinthan are believed to be from the 10th century, which are a symbol of people’s faith. According to folklore, Krishna and Rukmani rested here while going to Dwarka city. That is why this place is also famous.
