Kangto Massif: Kanto Massif is one zone of mountaineering interest that is the least known of all Himalayan areas. It is the first great mountain range in the Arunachal Himalayas that will come into view as one move from east to west. Visible from the distant plains of Assam and the Meghalaya state hills, the high range of the Kangto Massif lies in a gigantic S-curve running roughly west-southwest and east- northeast between the passes of Tulung La and Keshong La in the region.

The MacMohan line -- the border between India and China -- runs more or less along the top. To the south lies a high rain-sodden, thickly forested ridge of the lesser Himalayas, which makes a difficult and dangerous access from Assam. The access from Tibet is considerably easy.

Peaks of Kanto Region: Major peaks in the Kangto Section are Gori Chen (6,538 m), Kangto (7,090 m), Nyegyi Kangsang (7,047 m) and Takpa Shiri (6,655 m). Takpa Sire is a holy mountain just north of the Indian border, near the Tibetan village of Migyitun. Walking around to this mountain is said to have religious merit, much like that of the famous Kailash Parbat. However, its height is not higher than 6,655 m.

The Rain Bearer: It is because of the existence the Kangto Massif in this region that the rain bearing monsoon clouds are trapped and the resulting water, forms Kameng -- a major river and one of the main tributaries of the Dihang, which is the name by which the Brahmaputra River is known in the region.

The riverside areas from where these mighty rivers flow through have extremely dense vegetation. They receive heavy rains and are rainforests. A large part of these unexplored forests harbor a tremendous variety of flora and fauna, making the state of Arunachal Pradesh having the most incredible biodiversity in India.

Namcha Barwa Massif: Situated on the easternmost frontiers of the Himalayas is another mountaineering paradise - the Namcha Barwa Massif. The mountain ranges that lie beyond the Tsangpo-Dihang are not considered a part of the Himalayas. Standing at an elevation of 7,756 m above sea level Namcha Barwa is the highest point of this range. Known as the 'Mysterious Giant' the actual exploration expedition of this range was done in 1912, although the Pandit explorers had reported its existence first.

It's from these mountain masses of Namcha Barwa that the mighty Brahmaputra River enters India. Flowing through the Trans Himalayas, where it is known as the "Yarlung Tsangpo", river Brahmaputra enters India forming a gorge around the Namcha Barwa. The gorge of the Yarlung Tsangpo in known to is one of the wildest and least explored areas on the world. The gorge is three times as deep as the Grand Canyon of Colorado.

The Remote Himalayan Mountains: Roads have been built in the region and detailed mapping has been done. But because the entire state of Arunachal is bound under restrictions, an Inner-line area and special permits are required to enter it. As a result, these mountains and its regions remain one of the most pristine and remote areas of Indian and the great Himalayan Range.

People & Culture: Arunachal is home to 26 major and numerous minor tribes with rich cultural traditions.

There are three kinds of religions practiced here. Monpas and Sherdak Pens in Kameng and Tawang district, who came in contact with Tibetan in the north, adopted Lamaism of the Buddhist faith, while the Khamptis in Lohit district practice Mahayana Buddhism.

The second group, Noctes and Wanchos in Tirap district, whose long association with the Assamese in the south, converted them to Hinduism. The third group comprises of Adi, Abas, Appertains, Nyishi, etc - a large majority of the total population, who maintain their ancient belief and indigenous concepts of nature and worship the "Danyipolo" (The Sun & Moon).

The people of Arunachal Pradesh have a tradition of artistic craftsmanship and sense of aesthetics manifested through a variety of crafts such as weaving, painting, pottery, smithy work, basket making, wood carving, etc.