Cultural heritage

Brief introduction to Arunachal's tribes

Arunachal Pradesh is home to more than 26 major tribes and many sub-tribes, each with its own language, food, dress, festivals, crafts, folklore, and village traditions.

Living traditions

Visitors can experience heritage through guided village walks, local food, farming practices, traditional homes, and respectful conversations.

Monpa and Buddhist heritage

Tawang, Bomdila, Dirang, and Shergaon offer monasteries, prayer traditions, craft markets, and hill community life.

Apatani culture

Ziro is known for rice fields, Apatani villages, festivals, farm life, food, and community-led cultural interpretation.

Nyishi and East Kameng culture

Seppa and nearby areas are useful for learning about local markets, festivals, village interaction, and river-valley life.