Tourist places in and around Bhalukpong

Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Bhalukpong in West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. Spread across an area of 862 sq km, Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary inhabits Bengal tiger and the great pied hornbill and some endangered birds such as white winged wood duck. Dark deep green forests and little rivulets dominates the sanctuary. Other animals found here are elephants, gaurs, sambhar, binturong, leopard, peacock pheasant and Kalij pheasant.

Tipi Orchidarium

Arunachal has the largest range of orchids in India. There is an Orchidarium at Tipi near the banks of the Bharali River in the West Kameng District, west of Tawang district. It shelters 500 or more varieties of orchids which grow abundantly in various parts of Arunachal Pradesh. In the Orchid research centre, scientists create new hybrid varieties of orchids using the latest techniques of biotechnology. This place is also ideal for rafter and anglers.

Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park lies southeast of Bhalukpong. Recognised as a world heritage site by UNESCO, Kaziranga National Park was established in 1940. One of the most visited wildlife reserves of India, Kaziranga figures quite often on the itinerary of discerning tourists from all over the world. Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is home to one of the last creatures of the prehistoric age, the one horned rhinoceros.