|  Arunachal
is that bit of paradise that remained on earth on the North Eastern tip of India
bordering Myanmar on the east, Bhutan on the west and China on the north and the
state of Assam on the south. Part of the Eastern Himalayan range, it covers 83,743
sq. km. Its varies climate from sub-tropical in the south to alpine in the north.
Evergreen forest covers more than 60 percent of Arunachal Pradesh with its numerous
turbulent streams, roaring rivers, deep gorges, lofty mountains, snow-clad shining
peaks, hundreds and thousands of species of flora and fauna. Its endless variations
of scenic beauty are the first to greet sunrise in the country. The state is proud
of having more than five hundred rare species of orchids. Its rivers are ideal
for angling, boating, rafting and its rugged terrain is suitable for trekking,
hiking and holidaying in a serene atmosphere. Once described as the "Hidden Land"
it has now opened its doors to outsiders. A sentinel of the country on the north
east, this ancient land finds mention in the early literature such as the Kalika
Purana, the Mahabharato and the Romayana. It is known that it was here that Parasuram
washed away his sins, Vyasa meditated, Bhismaka founded his kingdom, Lord Krishna
married his consort, Rukmini, king Balinarayana drew men for his armies from among
the hardy people. The sixth Dalai Lama was born on the soil of Arunachal Pradesh
and the 13th found refuge and safety here.
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