Location:
Arunachal Pradesh
Destinations Covered: Tinsukia, Tezu, Parsuramkund
This
circuit commences at Tinsukia, a road-rail head in Assam, leading to
Tezu, Roing and Parsuramkund in the Lohit district of Arunachal
Pradesh. Some 21-km to the northeast of Tezu, the District Head
quarter lies Parasuramkund where, according to the legend recorded in
the Kalika Purana, Parasuram washed away the sin of killing his mother
in the waters of Brahma Kund. On Makar Sankranti each year, a Mela is
held at the Kund where visitors wash away their suns. Roing is known
for the historical fort of Bhishmaknagar built with clay bricks and
embellished with pottery. The Bhishmaknagar fort was first excavated
in 1996-97, which testifies to the penetration of the Aryan culture
into Arunachal in the 4th century AD.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Parasuramkund, Bhismaknagar, Mayadia, Mehoaa Lake, and Boating in
Salley Lake.
HOW TO GET THERE
By Air - Nearest airport is Mohanbari (Dibrugarh District).
By Rail - Tinsukia is the nearest railway station.
By Road - Bus/Taxi are available from Tinsukia
