A Surreal State

This is the land of the volatile siang river that sometimes gushes wildly, sometimes flows mellifluously, meandering across unfrequented vistas. This ia where hick pine forests hide many forest paths where only the adventurous dare to tread. This is where orchids bloom in a profusion of colours-blue, yellow, pink, green. The wind whistles in ahollow, haunting way, as if it knows a deep dark secret. The many tribes that inhabit the hills of arunachal lead a simple life with fascinating traditions and festivals that are a treat to watch. Buddhist chants go up in the air every now and then, not disturbing but adding to the claim, queit ambience. The high mountains watch over everything. Nature seems like an orchestrated symphony in arunachal Pradesh. Surely this is heaven. Be prepared to be stunned when the majestic tawng monastery suddenly comes into view as you tackle a tricky bend in the Himalayas.