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Popularly known as ‘Land of Dawn-lit-Mountains’, Arunachal Pradesh is India’s remotest state and the first Indian soil to greet the rising sun. Located on the northeastern tip of India with its borders touching China, Bhutan and Burma (Myanmar), this beautiful land is endowed with dazzling array of flora and fauna that is sure to allure any tourist. More than 500 rare species of Orchids are found in the dense jungles of Arunachal

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Welcome To Arunachal Pradesh

Popularly known as ‘Land of the Dawn-lit-Mountains’, Arunachal Pradesh is India’s remotest state and the first Indian soil to greet the rising sun. Located on the northeastern tip of India with its borders touching China, Bhutan and Burma (Myanmar), this beautiful land is endowed with dazzling array of flora and fauna that is sure to allure any tourist. More than 500 rare species of Orchids are found in the dense jungles of Arunachal Pradesh. The misty hills, sparkling rivers, gurgling waterfalls add charm to the beauty of this incredible land. Arunachal Pradesh finds its mention in the literature of Kalika Purana and the great Hindu Epic Mahabharata. It is believed to be the Prabhu Mountains of the Puranas. According to a Hindu mythological legend, Arunachal Pradesh was the place where sage Parshuram washed away his sin, sage Vyasa meditated, King Bhishmaka founded his kingdom and Lord Krishna married his consort Rukmini. Ruled by many powerful dynasties and kingdoms, Arunachal Pradesh India is dotted with innumerable historical monuments and archeological remains, which bear testimony to its rich cultural heritage.

things TO DO IN arunachal PRADESH

Tawang, the beautiful land of the people of Monpa Tribe, is located in the Western mostpart of the state Arunachal Pradesh bordering China and Bhutan. The district is entirely located amongst the mighty Himalayas and has a rugged terrain with deep valleys and altitude ranging between 3,500 to 22,500 feet. Its snow-capped peaks, pleasant lakes, congenial climate, friendly and hospitable people

West Kameng 

Bomdila is well-recognized for its fantastic environment with apple orchids and Buddhist monasteries. Also, many trekking trails are available in this region that will make the trip of adventure seeker worthy. It brings the spectacular views of lush greenery and snow-covered Himalayas.

East Kameng 

The three valleys namely Pakke-Valley, Pappu Valley and Passa Valley are worth seeing from the road top. The meandering rivers makes them more beautiful. On both the banks of the rivers paddy fields are grown

Kurung Kumey 

The name of this district is derived from the Kurung and the Kumey, the two principal rivers which flow through it.

Papum Pare 

The name of the district is derived from the two major rivers called Papum and Pare.

Set in the foothills of the Himalayas, the city is home to medieval Ita Fort and the Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum, which exhibits textiles and handicrafts.

Pakke Kessang 

Pakke Kessang is a town in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh . It is located in Pakke-Kessang district , which has been carved out of the East Kameng district along with five administrative units.

Lower Subansiri 

The district was formed when Subansiri district was bifurcated into Upper and Lower Subansiri districts in 1987. Lower Subansiri district has a long ancient history related with the Chutiya Kingdom. It was probably under Chutiya chieftain rule from a long time, and came under Birpal’s rule in the 12th century.

Kra Daadi is a district in Arunachal Pradesh in north-eastern India. It was carved out of Kurung Kumey district on 7 February 2015.

Upper Subansiri 

The region is mostly covered by dense forest consisting Alpine, moist temperature tropical pine and temperate weather evergreen forests in upper, upper middle, middle and lower region respectively. The district is rich in flora and fauna.

Shyi Yomi 

District is created by bifurcating the West Siang district with its headquarters at Tato. The district would have four administrative units namely Mechuka, Tato, Pidi and Manigong.

Kamle got its name from the river Kamle. River Kamle joins the Subansiri river which finally meets the Brahmaputra in Assam .

Lower Siang 

The Lower Siang District is composed of Likabali and Nari-Koyu Assembly Constituencies

Lepa Rada district, with headquarters at Basar, is one of the 25 districts of Arunachal Pradesh state in northeastern India. Lepa Rada falls under 29-Basar Assembly Constituency and 1-West Parliamentary Constituency

The homeland of various tribes like Galo, Minyong, Bori, Bokar, Pailibo, Ramos, Memba form a natural abode for many species of orchids, diverse flora & fauna endowed with a dense vegetation, and a wide range of climatic and geographical variations, the district enjoys a moderate and comfortable climate.

West Siang 

Upper Siang 

The homeland of various tribes like Galo, Minyong, Bori, Bokar, Pailibo, Ramos, Memba form a natural abode for many species of orchids, diverse flora & fauna endowed with a dense vegetation,

East Siang 

Famous around the world as one of the best white water rafting expeditions, it attracts adrenaline seekers

Dibang Valley 

Dibang Valley district derives its name from the river Dibang which flows through it and finally debouches into the plains where it meets the Lohit River near Sadiya. The major tributaries of Dibang River are Dri, Mathun, Talon, Eme, Ahi, Emra and Awa. The district is a wild mountainous area and present remarkable topography.

Lower Dibang Valley 

The name of Lower Dibang Valley district is derived from the mighty river Dibang that flows through the heart of district and finally ends into the Brahmaputra

Anjaw is an administrative district of Arunachal Pradesh with its headquarters at Hawai. It is bounded on the north by China, on the west by Lower Dibang Valley and Lohit district, on the south by Changlang district and on the east by Myanmar.

In the easternmost tip our country lies this enchanting land namely LOHIT(also Lohit) district of Arunachal Pradesh which is known for its pristing scenic beauty. Lohit named after the mighty river that meanders across the mountaineous region from Tibet and enters India at DICHU village of KIBITHOO circle of Anjaw district and gushes down to meet the mighty BRAHMAPUTRA in the plains of Assam.

Picture large paddy fields, gentle rivers and gentler rivulets, sprawling tea plantations, clean wide roads, grand pagodas, massive Buddha statues, traditional bamboo houses, ethnic roadside eateries, charming little markets, handsome men and pretty women. That’s Namsai for you.

Changlang 

Changlang District, showered with Bio-diversity and covered with picturesque hills lies in the southeastern corner of Arunachal Pradesh, is the eastern most part of India, having international boundary with Myanmar (Burma), where the morning Sun light first touches the Horizon of the eastern Mountain ranges of the district while the rest of the Country still napping in their cozy beds waiting for the emergence of the dawn of the day.

Unique picturesque hills in the southernmost part of Arunachal Pradesh is Tirap District

Longding District was once a part of Tirap frontier agency which was created in 1943 covering some areas from Lakhimpur Frontier Track and Sadiya Frontier Track with administrative Headquarters at Margherita town in Assam.

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Arunachal is jam-packed with things to do. The hardest part of planning your holiday will be deciding which to do first!

A n g l i n g T r e k k i n g R a f t i n g W i l d l i f e C u l t u r e H e r i t a g e

Accommodation in Lower Subansiri is a fantastic option if you’re travelling as a group or value having your own space and self-catering facilities.

Arunachal Pradesh proudly enjoys the distinction of having the big four namely tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard in its jungles

Foreign tourists, particularly adventure seekers are regular visitors who come here to explore the numerous trekking routes located in the mountains.

The culture of Arunachal Pradesh is truly varied in the sense that the state has 26 major tribes including sub-tribes.

Those who have a penchant for river sports make it a point to indulge in rafting on the Siang River which is so thrilling.

Arunachal Pradesh has many notable spots that bear testimony to its rich heritage.

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What more to say about Arunachal Pradesh. It is one of the most naturally wonderful places in the world. The rich ecosystem that it possesses, with a variety of flora and fauna, is just a part of its beauty as a state.

There are times you are left to wonder if nature has been more kind to some parts of the earth. The world has many places that effer you great experiences, breathtaking moments and amazing views. Some tourist spots have beautiful mountains and stunning valleys; some are deserts but still have a great deal to offer. Each is beautiful in its own way and every place is unique for what it has to offer. While nature plays its game at its will on various locations, mankind had been playing its own game. Very few places have the best of everything and

Arunachal Pradesh is one such place. The state is rich with picturesque beauty that offers relaxation and rejuvenation. The place offers you peace and action. Places of worship or wildlife sanctuaries, you name it; the state has it. 

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Home to 26 indigenous tribes, Arunachal is perhaps the last sanctuary for India’s natural and anthropological heritage. Much of the state still remains beyond tourism’s reach, but new areas (comprising lush river gorges and craggy mountainscapes) are slowly being opened to visitors

The two-day festival will feature performances by 18 indigenous folk musical dance groups. The three selected teams will perform alongside 12 other cultural troupes participating from various states of India at the ‘Bharat Lok Sangeet’ We are ready for 2nd Day! Come and witness the beautiful dance forms from our state. Venue : Poi Pee Mau Ground, Namsai

Day 1 | Folk Music and Dance Festival| Arunachal Pradesh | Namsai

Arunachal Tourism Official February 29, 2024 6:48 pm

The first edition of the two days ‘Folk Music and Dance Festival of Arunachal Pradesh’ began here in Namsai district on Wednesday.

Folk Music and Dance Festival of Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Tourism Official February 29, 2024 6:42 pm

Sangti Valley is known for its picturesque scenery and weather. Blessed with pleasant weather round the year, dotted with pristine forests and meandering fast hill rivers.And it is also home to the black necked cranes who come to the fields of this valley every winter. #arunachalpradesh #sangtivalley #river #riverside #westkamengdistrict #arunachalpradeshtourism #arunachaltourism #northeastindia #dekhoapnapradesh #dekhoapnadesh #travel #travelenthusiast #northeastindiatourism #prateekkuhad Vidoe courtesy- @wildhilladventure @abhydutta

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#ArunachalPradesh, encompassing wide alpine geographical diversity and corresponding climatic conditions varying from tropical to temperate and Alpine, and a wide variety of wild life flora and fauna with concomitant life form, has now started gaining acclaim as a world biodiversity heritage spot. Arunachal Pradesh is acknowledged to be one of the most splendid, variegated and multilingual tribal areas of the world. #arunachalpradesh #dibangvalley #dirang #dongvalley #anjawdistrict #arunachalpradeshtourism #reelitfeelit #reelindia #reels #travel #mechuka #luckyali Video courtesy - @mukexshmech @tehbengia @pixellating_life @wild9sd

Come Explore Arunachal Pradesh

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An ideal vacation destination for souls that lust for exploration and discovery. Arunachal Pradesh offers numerous avenues for adventure aficionados. There are mountains and mountain rivers, streams, verdant valleys, and vegetation and wildlife that is unique to the region. Arunachal has something for everyone 🌸 #arunachalpradesh #dibangvalley #sevenlaketrek #anini #tawang #dong Video courtesy of- @mukexshmech @sandesh_kadur @that.woman.untamed @pompybarhoi

Arunachal Pradesh: Untouched | Unseen |Unbelievable

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The Seven Lake Trek Starting from open valleys in lush green carpet of tall grasses and ferns, this trek will take us up to an elevation of almost 4000 meters into the glaciers that feeds these lakes and rivers below all throughout the year. If you visit in spring/summer, you will find whole valleys covered in wildflowers. The trekking route was discovered by a bunch of youths of Dibang Valley, and they organised the trek under the banner of @emudutrekkers Video courtesy- @jimhikingnature @nisargbehera @sandesh_kadur @that.woman.untamed Music - Dobom Doji / Dobom Doji Collective #arunachalpradesh #arunachalpradeshtourism #dibangvalley #7lakestrekanini

The Seven Lake Trek

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The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan

Afghans work in the garden of the renovated Darul Aman Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai)

Afghans take selfies at the renovated Darul Aman Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai)

Afghans walk outside Hazara’s Sakhi Shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, April 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai)

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An Afghan works in the garden of the renovated Darul Aman Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai)

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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Around 30 men are crammed into a Kabul classroom, part of the debut student cohort at a Taliban-run institute training tourism and hospitality professionals.

It’s a motley crew. One student is a model. Another is 17 and has no job history.

The students vary in age, education level and professional experience. They’re all men — Afghan women are banned from studying beyond sixth grade — and they don’t know anything about tourism or hospitality. But they are all eager to promote a different side of Afghanistan. And the Taliban are happy to help.

Afghanistan’s rulers are pariahs on the global stage, largely because of their restrictions on women and girls . The economy is struggling, infrastructure is poor, and poverty is rife .

And yet, foreigners are visiting the country, encouraged by the sharp drop in violence, increased flight connections with hubs like Dubai , and the bragging rights that come with vacationing in an unusual destination. The numbers aren’t huge — they never were — but there’s a buzz around Afghan tourism.

In 2021, there were 691 foreign tourists. In 2022, that figure rose to 2,300. Last year, there were 7,000.

Mohammad Saeed, the head of the Tourism Directorate in Kabul, said the biggest foreign visitor market is China because of its proximity and large population. Afghanistan also has advantages over some of its neighbors.

“They’ve told me they don’t want to go to Pakistan because it’s dangerous and they get attacked . The Japanese have said this to me also,” Saeed said. “This is good for us.”

But there are disadvantages, too.

Visas are difficult and expensive to access. Many countries severed ties with Afghanistan after the Taliban returned to power , and no country recognizes them as the legitimate rulers of the country.

Afghan embassies either closed or suspended their operations. There’s an ongoing power struggle between Afghanistan’s embassies and consulates staffed by people from the former Western-backed administration, and those under the Taliban administration’s full control .

Saeed concedes there are obstacles for Afghan tourism to develop but said he was working with ministries to overcome them.

His ultimate aim is to have a visa on arrival for tourists, but that could be years away. There are problems with the road network, which is half-paved or non-existent in some parts of the country, and airlines largely avoid Afghan airspace .

The capital Kabul has the most international flights, but no Afghan airport has direct routes with major tourist markets like China, Europe, or India.

Despite the challenges, Saeed wants Afghanistan to become a tourism powerhouse, an ambition that appears to be backed by the Taliban’s top leaders.

“I have been sent to this department on the instructions of the elders (ministers). They must trust me because they’ve sent me to this important place.”

The students also have aspirations. The model, Ahmed Massoud Talash, wants to learn about Afghanistan’s picturesque spots for Instagram posts and its history for media appearances.

Business school graduate Samir Ahmadzai wants to open a hotel but thinks he should know more about tourism and hospitality first.

“They hear that Afghanistan is backwards, poverty and all about war,” said Ahmadzai. “We have 5,000 years of history. There should be a new page of Afghanistan.”

Classes include Afghan handicrafts and anthropology basics.

An unofficial subject is how to interact with foreign women and how their behavior or habits could clash with local customs and edicts. Examples might be women smoking or eating in public, to mixing freely with men who are not related to them by blood or marriage.

The Taliban have imposed a dress code for women and requirements for them to have a male guardian, or mahram, when they travel. Dining alone, traveling alone, and socializing with other women in public have become harder. With gyms closed to women and beauty salons banned , there are fewer places where they can meet outside the home.

In a sign that the country is preparing for more overseas visitors, the country’s only five-star hotel, the Serena, has reopened its women’s spa and salon for foreign females after a monthslong closure.

Foreigners must show their passport to access services. Women with “born in Afghanistan” on their ID are barred.

The restrictions on Afghan women and girls weigh on overseas travel companies, who say they try to focus on the positive aspect of cultural interactions by making donations, supporting local projects or only visiting family-run businesses.

Shane Horan, the founder of Rocky Road Travel, said visiting Afghanistan should not be seen as an endorsement of any particular government or political regime.

“Ultimately, the goal should be to support responsible tourism practices that contribute positively to the local economy and foster mutual respect and understanding, while also remaining cognizant of the broader political context in Afghanistan.”

He said there was no input from authorities about what tour groups saw or did, and that the company worked closely with a women’s rights organization in Afghanistan. A percentage of the tour cost went into supporting this organization’s programs, Horan added.

There are no women at the Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management. The students don’t mention it. But an official at the Tourism Directorate does.

“It’s a heartbreaking situation,” said the official, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals. “Even female family members ask if they can study here. But there was a change in policy with the change in government. The women who were studying before (the takeover) never came back. They never graduated.”

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Candidates can download the answer keys from the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in..

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) will soon release the provisional answer key for the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test-2024 ( AP ICET-2024 ). Eligible candidates can download the answer keys from the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in from 6.00 PM today, May 8. Candidates can submit suggestions, if any, by May 10 upto 6.00 PM.

The final answer key, result, and ranks will be released on June 20, 2024. The exam was conducted on May 6 and 7, 2024.

AP ICET 2024 is being held for admissions into first year MBA/MCA Courses for the Academic Year 2024-25.

Steps to download AP ICET answer key 2024

Visit the official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

Click on AP ICET 2024 answer key link

Key in your login details and submit

Check and download the answer key

Take a printout for future reference

For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website here .

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