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Sagalee & Papum Pare Foothills
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Sagalee & Papum Pare Foothills

Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh, India

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Overview

The Nyishi tribal hill country around Sagalee near the capital — terraced villages, river valleys and the green agricultural foothills of central Arunachal.

Why visit: Nyishi hill-village life within reach of Itanagar.

Things to do
  • ›Nyishi villages
  • ›Terraced fields
  • ›River valleys
  • ›Foothill scenery
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Apr

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Half day

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