Rupa is 20 kilometres from Itanagar, the quaint hill station of Rupa is a must visit during a trip to Arunachal Pradesh. Rupa is best known for its charming grasslands and gently rolling mountains that make up for the perfect weekend getaway. Rupa lies on the banks of Tenga and provides tourists with the most brilliant sights. Verdant greenery, bright blue skies and crisp mountain air make this destination the perfect specimen of the beauty of the region. The best way to explore the meandering ways of Rupa is to take a morning or evening time drive when the sun is slightly dancing over the horizon and paints the valley in kaleidoscopic colours that glisten through the thick forest cover.
Main Festival Of Rupa
Rupa are in the village of Shertukpen, where a vivid celebration of colour, dance and music marks the festivities. Local festivals like Lossar, Chhe-Kor and Khik-Saba are celebrated with great vigour and gaiety. Lossar is Tibetan New Year which lasts over a period of 15 days, but the main festivities are held over the course of the first three days. However, preparations for the same are started way in advance when families thoroughly clean their homes and decorate the rooms with fragrant flowers and auspicious hand-paintings. Khiksaba is another major festival celebrated in the winter months when people dress in traditional clothing and perform ritualistic dances.
How To Reach Rupa?
The nearest railway station is Bhalukpong. One can also commute to Guwahati railway station to travel from the rest of the country. Rupa in Itanagar is a 6-7 hour drive from Guwahati.
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