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BHALUKPONG

It is a small town located along the southern reaches of the Himalayas in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in India. The town is located at 213m above sea level, 100km from Bomdila, and 52km from Tezpur and 5km from Tipi. It lies along the Kameng River and is the headquarters of Bhalukpong circle. The road leads to Bomdila via the Tipi Orchidariurm, and the orchid conservation sanctuary located at Sessa. The inner line check post is located at Bhalukpong.

Bhalukpong lies on the bank of the mighty Kameng River and borders along the dense forests that form the periphery of the Pakhui wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh and Nameri Sanctuary in Assam. Bhalukpong is a gateway to popular destinations like Tawang and Bomdila, but it has its own special charm too. It is a favourite picnic spot and people from nearby areas of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh congregate here every year in hordes to enjoy picnics. Fish angling and River rafting are the other principal tourist activities in Bhalukpong. Tourist attractions in Bhalukpong include the Pakhui Game Sanctuary and Tipi Orchidariurm, which hosts over 2600 cultivated orchids from 80 different species.

Bhalukpong Fort was constructed around tenth century and although now in ruins, it stands for the tradition and historical glory of the place. It was constructed by king Bhaluka on the Banks of Bharali River. Apart from the fort’s stays, necessary stays of Bana, the grandson of King Bhaluka are additionally preserved right here. The remains of the fort located on the banks of river Bharali, have a few stone blocks and bricks on the slope of the hillock. A pond and a brick well are also found here. Historical remains of Bana, the grandson of King Bhaluka and the heroic character of Mahabharata are also found here. The annual festival Nyethidow of the Aka Tribe is celebrated in January at Bhalukpong, &Thrizino. Bhalukpong is inhabited by members of the Aka Tribes.