Arunachal PradeshOverview:If there is one epithet that can accurately describe Arunachal, it should be "bewitching". Arunachal Pradesh, India's most remote northeastern state, straddles the eastern Himalayas and the Brahmaputra valley. Embraced by Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Assam to the south, the state is nature's treasure. With 63% green cover it is one of the most pristine ecosystems on the planet. The five snow-fed perennial rivers Kameng, Subansiri, Siang, Lohit and Tirap have literally carved the landscape of Arunachal in the direction of their flow. With an area of ​​83,743 square km, Arunachal is huge and traveling around its vast mountainous terrain can be arduous. The infrastructure is almost non-existent and the only way to get around is to rent an SUV. The most fascinating part of traveling through Arunachal are the river crossings; with very few bridges, almost all rivers here must be forded by boat. The small river ports are a virtual cultural consommé, this is where the various ethnic groups from different parts of Arunachal occasionally gather and trade. Although western Arunachal is easier to reach, the most exciting way to begin your journey to discover this state is to begin in the country's easternmost village, Dong, where the first rays of the sun hit the subcontinent. This has earned Arunachal the nickname "Land of the Rising Sun". At an altitude of 1,240 meters, Dong is located at the confluence of the Lohit and Sati rivers, and is strategically located at the crossroads of India, China and Myanmar. From here, you can sail along the Lohit on country boats or choose to travel some of the most scenic roads in the country. It is not uncommon for ro...... middle of paper ......flying to be fair game; the Great Hornbill, the state bird of Arunachal, is also hunted for its meat. Some use their beaks and heads as amulets, while others believe their flesh possesses medicinal properties. Wild pigs and domestic bison are considered a delicacy, and every family raises pigs. Rice is the staple food of all the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. 'Dung Po' is the most popular version of steamed rice. The rice is generally cooked in green bamboo tubes, giving it a unique flavor. Favorite local dishes are "Wungwut Ngam" (chicken with fried rice powder) and "Pasa", a fish soup prepared with raw fish and ground spices. Migrants from Bihar have set up numerous roadside kiosks selling vegetarian dishes across Arunchal. Vegetarians have few choices, but they can travel the state with the assurance that their hunger will be satiated..