Located along the southern part of the Himalayas, this small town is the land of tigers, historical architecture, and most importantly a wide range of orchids.
How to reach
The nearest airport near Bhalukpong is in Tezpur which is about 52kms from the main town. You can take a prepaid taxi or local transport to reach the place. Bus services are also available.
The nearest railway station is Rangapara railway station in Assam which is 46 km from Bhalukpong.
If you are interested in a road trip then by Nh 37 from Assam crossing the Kaziranga National park would be the best road to go to Bhalumpong because of the breathtaking scenic beauty and animals of Kaziranga national park along with small lakes and rivers.
Best time to visit
The months from October to April are the best months to visit this place as the climate is ideal for the tourists of Arunachal pradesh.
About the place
This Himalayan tail in Arunachal pradesh is a secret place for many visitors as some of the tourists forget to visit this place in a hurry. This place provides the soothing calmness of the environment to the mind. The orchids all over the valleys are perfect for shooting and photography.
Besides the bank of Kameng river, you can camp and picnic. At night the stars in the sky dazzle and the fireflies on the earth synchronize with the stars making a spellbound setting for all the people.
Bhalukpong fort is a must-visit place in Bhalukpong revealing all the ancient stories and remnants of King Bhaluka.
Other famous tourist attractions of the place are the Tipi orchidarium and Pakke tiger reserve.
An inner line permit is necessary to enter the state of the northeast which is easily available online at around INR 100-400.
Bhalukpong is an ideal place to settle when you run away from the hustle of city life and you want to go far far away from your place. If you are visiting Arunachal Pradesh just give it a go. You won’t regret it.