Bhalukpong is a small town nestled in the foothills of Himalayas in West Kameng district of ArunachalPradesh in North-East India. Bhalukpong is known for its breath-taking scenic beauty and serene and tranquil ambience. Virgin forests, bubbling brooks and the fast -lowing Kameng River, gives tourist a chance to distress their soul. Bhalukpong is an destination for adventure seeker tourist with a plethora of outdoor activities like hiking, trekking, fishing, angling, camping and riverrafting available in and around the town.
Inhabited by various ethnic tribes the town is an anthropologist’s paradise, giving them ample opportunity to get a closer look on the cultures, lifestyle and traditions. of native tribes’ living here. Bhalukpong located just 60 km north of Tezpur, Assam is an important entry point to Western Arunachal Pradesh including Tawang and Bomdila. The best time o visit Bhalukpong is the month of March when the town comes to life with the ‘Nyethidow Festival’ that fills the whole valley with vibrancy and effervescence and beauty bolstered by the blooming carpet of bright orchids, Influenced by Tibetan cuisine, delectable food is the speciality of Bhalukpong especially momos and thupka.
well connected by road, air and rail with rest of India through Tezpur, the tourism is still growing with focus on stunning mountains and scenery. There are numerous places worth visiting in and around Bhalukpong, these include Pakke Tiger Reserve, Tipi Orchidarium, Bhalukpong Fort, and Sessa Orchid Sanctuary.
Apart from being the nature lover’s paradise, Bhalukpong allows adrenaline junkies to enjoy the wilderness as they like. For entry into Bhalukpong ILP (Inner Line Permit) is a must for all tourist that can be arranged from either Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh or Tezpur, Assam. The town can be used as a staging point to visit Nameri national Park and Bomdila. It is also the gateway to Tawng Monastery and Sela Pass.
