Mechuka is a well-known tourist place in Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. The beautiful village is located in the Shi Yomi district, near the Indo-Tibet border. The village is one of the most beautiful and scenic villages in Arunachal Pradesh in India. The tourist place Mechuka is also known as the “Switzerland of India.” The place is rich in natural beauty, featuring dense forest, adventures, and towering mountain ranges with the flowing Siyom River.
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Mechuka
There are some popular destinations you must visit: Mechuka town, New Gumpa, Salman Khan Viewpoint,
Dorjeeling village, Old Gumpa, Hanuman Cave Mandir, Guru Nanak Taposthan, and Mechukha
Hill. The valley is really such a place where you will see beautiful houses set
properly with beautiful nature and the Siyom River. The river flows through
from the glaciers of the Eastern Himalayas. This river travels a distance of
170 kms and becomes the widest river of India, i.e., the Brahmaputra. There are
some hanging bridges that are the main tourist attractions. All the hanging
bridges are made of wood and iron Jali, and they are not stable when you are on
them; they too move.
Mechuka Valley
The Mechuka Valley
is situated on the bank of the Siyom River, and it is at an altitude of about
6000 feet above from sea level. Mechuka Valley is a beautiful valley surrounded
by mountains on all sides, and it offers a peaceful environment; it makes it
perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and tourists. There is no need for a taxi or bike to roam in
Mechukha Valley; you just have to keep your steps outside, and while moving,
you will keep on seeing a new beautiful view at every turn.
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How to Visit Mechuka
If you want to visit Mechuka Arunachal, you will first
come to Itanagar, the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, by flight, train, or
bus. You can also try to reach Dibrugarh by bus, train, or flight. It will be
easy to explore Mechukha. The other popular destination is Aalo, which is on
the way from Dibrugarh to Mechukha. The places Dibrugarh or Aalo are well road-connected
with other major places in India. Whereas, Mechukha does not have good road
connectivity. Some taxis and sumos run daily on the route Aalo to Mechukha or
Mechukha to Aalo. You can also book a car at Rs.5000 to Rs.6000 per day for a tour.
Road Map: Itanagar – Dibrugarh – Aalo – Mechuka
By Train:
Murkongselek Railway Station (MZS) is the nearest railway station to the valley.
The station is located in Jonai, Assam, only 135 to 150 km away from the
tourist destinations. You can visit the valley via Aalo from Murkongselek by
road.
If you want to visit the tourist place from Kolkata, a
popular train, Kamrup Express (15959), starts its journey from Howrah Station
at 6:35 pm and arrives in Dibrugarh at 5:55 am (2nd day). The
Express runs every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from
Howrah station to Dibrugarh and takes 33 h 35 min to cover the distance of 1529
km.
Aalo is a perfect place where you can stay. Several
hotels and homestays are available in Aalo. After a night stay in Aalo, you can
reach the tourist place by taxi after 7 to 8 hour journey.
By Flight:
If you want to travel by air, you first visit Guwahati or Dibrugarh or Itanagar.
But Dibrugarh is much closer than Guwahati and Itanagar. From Dibrugarh, you
will find several buses and taxis to reach Aalo. There are several homestays
and hotels are available in Aalo. From Aalo, you will find taxi to reach Mechukha,
around a 7 to 8 hour trip. You can also find some hotels and homestays are in
Mechuka Valley. Try to book a local homestay; it will be better for
experiencing local food and local tribe culture, and they are also very
helpful.
Dibrugarh to
Mechuka
Dibrugarh to Mechuka distance is about 370 km. On the
way, you will find the place Aalo, which is 185 km to Mechukha. There are
several buses, and taxis are available to reach Aalo, but from Aalo, you can
find taxis and sumos to visit the tourist place, and the tour time will be
around 7 hours.
Best time to visit Mechuka
Winter season is the best time to visit Menchukha. The
months October to March are the peak season for the tourist destination. The
snow-caped mountains and snowfall in winter make the place attractive for
tourists. Try to avoid monsoon season, hilly places, muddy roads, and bad road
conditions. In the rainy season, the road condition will be not good, and your
journey will be a little bit.
Mechuka in Winter
In winter, the valley transforms into a magical
wonderland with snow. December to February is the time perfect for snow lovers.
It often snowfall at that time. You can do snow activities.
The temperature ranges from 5 to 12 degrees centigrade
at day time and it falls to -3 to 3 degrees centigrade at night time.
Mechuka in Summer
In summer, the mountains of the valley are covered in
greenery. The green hills, peaceful landscape, and fresh air are very
attractive to tourists.
The temperature ranges from 15 to 25 degrees
centigrade at day time and at night, it slightly falls.
Mechuka ILP
Inner Line Permit (ILP) is also needed for an Indian
tourist before visiting Arunachal Pradesh, and a Protected Area Permit (PAP) is
necessary for foreigners. ILP cost will be Rs.300 per person (for 1day to 3
days) and Rs.500 per person (for 3 days to 14 days). Children up to 14 years old
don’t need an ILP. You can make an ILP online from the Arunachal official website
or from the Arunachal entry gate (offline).
FAQ
How to reach
Mechuka easily?
You can reach the destination easily. Follow the
Instruction:
1.
First reach Itanagar or Dibrugarh by
train, bus, or flight.
2.
Try to reach Aalo, 189 km away from
Dibrugarh. Stay in Aalo.
3.
The next day, drive to Mechuka by
taxi; it takes 6 to 7 hours to reach the destination.
Conclusion
Mechuka is a hidden tourist place in Arunachal Pradesh
perfect for solo travelers and trekkers. Must visit the tourist destination and
explore Mechuka Valley and the culture
of the tribe in Arunachal Pradesh and also traditional food.