| Lok Sabha Constituencies in West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh (MP Constituencies) | Arunachal East |
| MLA Assembly Constituencies in West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh | Liromoba Likabali Basar Along West Along East Rumgong Mechukha |
About West Siang District :
West Siang District with its HQ at Aalo, bounded on the North by China, on the East by Upper Siang and East Siang districts, on the South by Assam and on the West by Upper Subansiri & Lower Subansiri districts of Arunachal Pradesh, the homeland of various tribes like Galo, Minyong, Bori, Bokar, Pailibo, Ramos, Memba form a natural abode for very 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. The total geographical area of the District is 8325 Sq. Km. and the total population of the District is 1,03, 575 as per 2001 census. Administratively the District is divided into 6 Sub Divisions, 11 CD Blocks and 20 Circles. The Malinithan (archaeological site), Akashiganga. (a water channel in the hill) and Gompa at Mechuka (one of the oldest monasteries) are important palaces in the District to visit.
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Tourist Places :
MALINITHAN
Season for visit : Through out the year.
Language spoken : Adi, Galo, Hindi and English.
How to reach : By bus, sumo and car from Sipathar.
Location : Likabali, 8 KM from Silapathar.
Nearest Railhead : Silapathar
Nearest Airport : Lilabari
Where to Stay : Tourist lodge, Inspection bungalow and Hotels at Likabali.
What to see : Image of a big temple belonging to 14th to 15th Century. The Brahmical Chariot, Ganesha with mouse and Nandi bull can be seen on the site.
AKASHI GANGA
Season for visit : Through out the year.
Language spoken : Adi, Galo, Hindi and English.
How to reach : By bus, sumo and car from Sipathar.
Location : Likabali, 25 KM from Silapthar.
Nearest Railhead : Silapathar
Nearest Airport : Lilabari
Where to Stay : Tourist lodge, Inspection bungalow and Hotels at Likabali.
What to see : Devoted Hindus on pilgrimage take a holy dip in the water.
BENJI – LINE
Season for visit : Through out the year.
Language spoken : Adi, Galo, Hindi and English.
How to reach : By Bus, sumo and car from Aalo.
Location : Darak, 45 KM from Aalo.
Nearest Railhead : Silapathar
Nearest Airport : Lilabari
Where to Stay : Tourist lodge, Hotels and homestays at Aalo.
What to see : Benji-Line is a pilgrimage place. The Hindu devotees considered Benji-Line as Shiv Linga.
DONYI – POLO KARGU GAMGI AT AALO.
Season for visit : Through out the year.
Language spoken : Adi, Galo, Hindi and English.
How to reach :walkable distance.
Location : Aalo.
Nearest Railhead : Silapathar
Nearest Airport : Lilabari
Where to Stay : Tourist lodge, Hotels and Homestays at Aalo
What to see :Holy place of Galo, Adi and other communities where Sun and Moon is worshipped.
SIKO DIDO WATERFALL AT HIRGO
Season for visit : Through out the year.
Language spoken : Adi, Galo, Hindi and English.
How to reach : By Sumo and car from Aalo.
Location : Hirgo at Tato on the way to Mechukha.
Nearest Railhead : Silapathar
Nearest Airport : Lilabari
Where to Stay : Tourist lodge, Hotels and homestays at Mechuka.
What to see : water fall.
MECHUKA
Season for visit : from October-February.
Language spoken : Adi, Galo, Hindi and English.
How to reach : By Sumo and car from Aalo.
Location : 180 Km from Aalo.
Nearest Railhead : Silapathar
Nearest Airport : Lilabari
Where to Stay : Tourist lodge, Hotels and Homestays at Mechuka.
What to see : Monasteries, Gurudwara, trekking, pine trees, suspension bridge, natural sceneries, etc.
SIRU-RIJO TEA GARDEN AT YOMCHA
Season for visit : Through out the year.
Language spoken : Galo, Hindi and English.
How to reach : By Bus, Sumo and car from Aalo.
Location : Yomcha, 60Km from Aalo.
Nearest Railhead : Silapathar
Nearest Airport : Lilabari
Where to Stay : Tourist lodge at Yomcha.
What to see : Beautiful sceneries of lofty mountains and breathtaking views of tea garden etc
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