Location :

Extreme NorthEast of India.

Capital :

Itanagar

Main language :

Tani

Dialects :

Various tribal dialects, major are Apatani and Nyishi.

Area :

The total area is 83743 sq km.

Terrain :

Mostly rough mountainous landscape.

Climate:

As per the elevation climate changes in Arunachal Pradesh. However, the borders experience a Tundra climate while temperate climate is noted in high altitudes of middle and upper Himalayas. In the sub-Himalayn zone of the state hot and sun-tropical climate is observed.

Other languages spoken :

Hindi, Assamese, Deori and English.

Important tourist destinations :

Tawang, famous for its Buddhist monastery. Hilla station Ziro, renowned  for cultural festivals. Namdapha National Park at Changlang district. Sela Lake near Bomdila along with its bamboo bridges hanging over the river.

Best Time To Visit :

Round the year.

Transport :

By Air : The airports of the state are located in the regions of Ziro, Daparjio, Tezu, Along, and Pasighat. Owing to the rugged terrains all the airports are small in size.

By Road : There are two national highways in the state; one connecting Joni with Dirak and the other connecting to Tezpur in Assam. Bus service in every town is frequent.