Lohit Attractions : Parasuram Kunda , Dong ,Buddha-Vihar , Glow Lake , District Museum/Craft Centres , Bhismak Nagar , etc .Lohit in Arunachal Pradesh promote Tourism in India.
Parasuram Kunda
The holy place is situated at a distance of 24 Kms. to the North-east of Tezu beside the river Lohit. It is also known as 'Prabhu Kuthar'. According to legend one day Renuka, mother of Parasuram went to Ganga for a bath and to bring water. But she was late which made the Rishi Jamadagni, the husband of Renuka very angry. He asked the sons to kill her. Only Parasuram among his six sons obliged. As a result of his crime handle with his axe got struck to his hand. Jamadagni was very pleased with him for carrying out his order and asked Parasuram to have for boon.
Parasuram prayed as to how to get rid of the crime of matricide. Jamadagni told Parasuram to visit " Brahma Kund" to wash off the sin. Parasuram came to the Brahma Kund, in Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh for holy dip in the kunda. Even today many religious people, saints come to this kund on Makarsakranti on the 14th January every year. It is a holy pilgrimage to Hindus and a tourist attraction also as festivals are observed.
Dong :
It is a small village in the eastern most part of India had the privilege to have first sunrise of the millennium in India. It is situated near Walong circle at distance of about 200 Km from Tezu connected with all weather roads. Many tourists come here to view snow-capped mountains and blue pine forest here.
Buddha-Vihar :
They are also known as CHONG in the Khamtis area. The CHONG of Namsai,Sub.Division and Mon-mau, near the junction of Wakro-Tezu road is famous . The world Peace Pagoda located in a river island at Chongkham is ideal for meditation in front of Buddha statues that surrounds in inner core of the vihar.
The Khamti Raja's Chong at Guna Nagar at Chongkham is famouse for relics of Gautama Buddha. They are build on Thai-architectural style.
Glow Lake
It is situated in Wakro circle. You can view the snow clad mountains and rich flora and fauna in and around the lake. It covers an area of about 8 Sq.Kms . The nearest road point is near Twam village on Chongkham-Wakro road from where one has to start trekking for the lake. It is an adventurous trip as only by trekking you can reach there.
Hot Spring
The travelers prefer to have a hot bath at the hot springs near Walong owing to easy communication. It is situated at a distance of about 5 kms. from Walong.
District Museum/Craft Centres
They are located at the central place of Tezu township. If you want to know in details the books, the crafts and handloom articles of different communities of the people of Arunachal Pradesh are available here .
Hawa Camp
The camp is situated at a distance of 33 Km. from Tezu towards Hayuliang. One can have beautiful view of the magnificent Lohit Valley and sunrise and sun set from this spot. The place is well known among local people for a short break from their daily monotonous life.
Bhismak Nagar
The city was established by a king named Bhismak. The story of Bhismak narrates how Shri. Krishna married Rukmini against the wishes of her father Bhismak.
The ruin of the historical Bhismak Nagar is situated at a distance of about 40 Kms. from Tezu near Sunpura circle. Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh attracts many tourist all the year for its natural beauty and historical importance , folk tradition , tribal festivals , etc.
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| Lohit River |
The holy place is situated at a distance of 24 Kms. to the North-east of Tezu beside the river Lohit. It is also known as 'Prabhu Kuthar'. According to legend one day Renuka, mother of Parasuram went to Ganga for a bath and to bring water. But she was late which made the Rishi Jamadagni, the husband of Renuka very angry. He asked the sons to kill her. Only Parasuram among his six sons obliged. As a result of his crime handle with his axe got struck to his hand. Jamadagni was very pleased with him for carrying out his order and asked Parasuram to have for boon.
Parasuram prayed as to how to get rid of the crime of matricide. Jamadagni told Parasuram to visit " Brahma Kund" to wash off the sin. Parasuram came to the Brahma Kund, in Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh for holy dip in the kunda. Even today many religious people, saints come to this kund on Makarsakranti on the 14th January every year. It is a holy pilgrimage to Hindus and a tourist attraction also as festivals are observed.
Dong :
It is a small village in the eastern most part of India had the privilege to have first sunrise of the millennium in India. It is situated near Walong circle at distance of about 200 Km from Tezu connected with all weather roads. Many tourists come here to view snow-capped mountains and blue pine forest here.
They are also known as CHONG in the Khamtis area. The CHONG of Namsai,Sub.Division and Mon-mau, near the junction of Wakro-Tezu road is famous . The world Peace Pagoda located in a river island at Chongkham is ideal for meditation in front of Buddha statues that surrounds in inner core of the vihar.
The Khamti Raja's Chong at Guna Nagar at Chongkham is famouse for relics of Gautama Buddha. They are build on Thai-architectural style.
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| Glow Lake |
It is situated in Wakro circle. You can view the snow clad mountains and rich flora and fauna in and around the lake. It covers an area of about 8 Sq.Kms . The nearest road point is near Twam village on Chongkham-Wakro road from where one has to start trekking for the lake. It is an adventurous trip as only by trekking you can reach there.
Hot Spring
The travelers prefer to have a hot bath at the hot springs near Walong owing to easy communication. It is situated at a distance of about 5 kms. from Walong.
District Museum/Craft Centres
They are located at the central place of Tezu township. If you want to know in details the books, the crafts and handloom articles of different communities of the people of Arunachal Pradesh are available here .
Hawa Camp
The camp is situated at a distance of 33 Km. from Tezu towards Hayuliang. One can have beautiful view of the magnificent Lohit Valley and sunrise and sun set from this spot. The place is well known among local people for a short break from their daily monotonous life.
Bhismak Nagar
The city was established by a king named Bhismak. The story of Bhismak narrates how Shri. Krishna married Rukmini against the wishes of her father Bhismak.
The ruin of the historical Bhismak Nagar is situated at a distance of about 40 Kms. from Tezu near Sunpura circle. Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh attracts many tourist all the year for its natural beauty and historical importance , folk tradition , tribal festivals , etc.
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