Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
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Known as the land of Pagodas, Namsai is the kind of a place that suits tourists who do not want to be rushed. The place is a district headquarters and like most of its counterparts is idyllic, scenic, friendly, rustic, easy going and clean. Located at the foothill of the Himalayan range, Namsai has its own charm. Long walks with no one around for miles, is an experience often encountered in sparsely populated Namsai. Home to about six tribal communities, with Tai Khampti being the majority tribe, this beautiful land is deeply immersed in traditions and beliefs. It is a great opportunity for tourists to learn about cultures unknown and unseen hitherto. October to March is the best time for a visit to Namsai. The town is about 300 kilometres away from Itanagar, the capital of the state. Nearest rail station is Tinsukia in Assam, 75 kilometres away. Nearest airport is at Dibrugarh in Assam, about 120 kilometres away.
Nearby Places to See
Golden Pagoda
Located about 20 kilometres away from Namsai in a village named Tenga Pani, this Pagoda is a spiritual place to visit with many statues of Buddha within the precincts. Constructed in a beautifully laid plot during 2010, it is the main tourist attraction of the district.
Located about 20 kilometres away from Namsai in a village named Tenga Pani, this Pagoda is a spiritual place to visit with many statues of Buddha within the precincts. Constructed in a beautifully laid plot during 2010, it is the main tourist attraction of the district.
Namsai Buddhist Temple
Located in the middle of the town, this Buddha Vihara has a 20 feet tall attractive Buddha statue. The attractive Buddha vihara built recently has a golden hue in line with the Golden Pagoda at Tenga Pani. This place has a beautiful and well-maintained garden and lawn.
Located in the middle of the town, this Buddha Vihara has a 20 feet tall attractive Buddha statue. The attractive Buddha vihara built recently has a golden hue in line with the Golden Pagoda at Tenga Pani. This place has a beautiful and well-maintained garden and lawn.
Parashuram Kund
This is the place where sage Parashurama, the incarnation of Bhagawan Vishnu, washed his hands in the Lohit River to get rid of the axe with which he had killed his mother. On the riverbank, there is a statue and a temple of Parashurama. This place is about 100 kilometres from Namsai via Tezu.
This is the place where sage Parashurama, the incarnation of Bhagawan Vishnu, washed his hands in the Lohit River to get rid of the axe with which he had killed his mother. On the riverbank, there is a statue and a temple of Parashurama. This place is about 100 kilometres from Namsai via Tezu.
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