Mechuka | valley
Mechuka is untouched tourist destination and a valley in
Eastern Himalaya under West Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh. Mechuka valley
located around 6,000 ft. above sea level near Indo-China border. The name
Mechuka derived from ‘Menchuka’, which means (Men-chu-kha) means medicinal
water of snow where men is medicine, Chu is water/river.
A 400 year
old Buddhist Monastery is most popular tourist attraction of Mechuka, located
in the western are of Mechukha at a hilltop. Entire district and nearby area is
home of local Tagin, Adi and Memba tribes. Adventure lovers can go for rafting and
water zorbing into Yargyapchu River.
If you
have one extra day then you can go for hiking at Mechuka La. From top of the
Mechuka La you can get full 3600 view of entire town and mesmerizing
snoe-caped mountain peaks.
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400 years old monastery
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Accommodation in
Mechuka
Mechuka is located in offbeat location of Arunachal
Pradesh, homestay at Mechuka is best mode of accommodation. Our associate
homestay in Mechuka is best and authentic homestay to feel you local
experience. All rooms are well equipped, cozy, hygienic and provides wide view
of nearby village with attached western bath. We also arrange day hiking trip
to Mechuka – La and full day sightseeing.
Note: Inner line
permit is required to visit Arunachal Pradesh, Indian nationals can apply for
eILP from here.
How to Reach
Mechuka
Mechuka located in very important location near Indo-China border
(around 30 km). Capital city Itanagar located around 500 kms away, nearest
large town and major tourist destination is Aalo (along), located 175 km away. Direct
road connectivity started recently from Along (Aalo). From Guwahati, you need
to reach Aalo (Along) via silapathar, then from Aalo sumo services and shared
jeeps are available for Menchukha. Nearest airport is Lilabari Airport, Assam
(IXI), located around 425 km away.
Best Season to Visit
Mechuka
Mechuka can be visited throughout the year except monsoon (July to
September?) due to heavy rain road condition became hussle. There are two best
season to visit Arunachal Pradesh as well as Mechuka, March to June and again October
to December.
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Mechuka