Pasighat

Pasighat is the headquarters of East Siang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Situated at the eastern foothills of the Himalayas at above mean sea level, Pasighat is Arunachal's oldest town. The Government of India included Pasighat in the Smart Cities Mission development scheme in June 2017.

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Place details

Locality: Pasighat
Region: Arunachal Pradesh
Country: India
Population: 25,581
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

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Key facts

Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.name: Pasighat
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Pasighat Town - May2019.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: A view of Pasighat from Hotel Siang
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Arunachal Pradesh#India3
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: left
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Arunachal Pradesh
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: East Siang
Settlement.established_date: 1911
Settlement.government_type: Municipal Council
Settlement.governing_body: Pasighat Municipal Council
Settlement.leader_title1: Chairman
Settlement.leader_name1: Tagom Padung (PPA)

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Wikidata facts

Area: 14.60
Elevation: 153
Image: Pasighat Town - May2019.jpg
Dialing code: 368

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Commons category: Pasighat
postal code: 791102

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Travel guide

Get in

Pasighat is connected by the NH-515. Waterways crossing the Brahmaputra River from Dibrugarh by ferry to Oryamghat that is 32 km from Pasighat and can take a bus or taxi. Murkongselek line.

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500px|thumb| Siang river meeting the plains thumb|River Siang (Brahmaputra) entering into the plains at Ranaghat, on the east of Pasighat Pasighat is the land of the mighty Siang and indigenous hanging bridges. A waterfall graces the mountain cliffs and chills the vicinity. Attractions in the town include:

The Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife parks of the state. Spread over an area of , alluvial grasslands form the major area and wooded areas constitute about 15%. The rest of the area is water. It is popularly called Jopong. Pangin is about from Pasighat, and is connected by road. It stands at a point where River Siyom meets Brahmaputra River (River Siang). The district is endowed with some scenic locations on both sides of the Siang. There are also a number of rare plants and herbs which are of medicinal importance. Bodak Scenic Area: The Bodak-Mebo-Jengging Scenic Area is a popular picnic spot for tourists from neighbouring states, towns, and the residents of Pasighat. The scenic area is a large forested area with villages and agricultural lands about 15 km away from the Pasighat main town. The scenic area is along the highway starting from the Siang Bridge and diverges to Mebo village on the right hand side and to Jengging village on the left hand side. The road to Jenning is much more frequented because of the vistas of the Siang river from the road. The area is also home to the Mïdu Lereng stone monolith. Many regular picnic spots are…

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