West Kameng district, Administrative district in Arunachal Pradesh, India
West Kameng is a district in Arunachal Pradesh that spreads across mountains with deep gorges and narrow valleys, ranging in altitude from 363 to 1906 meters. Bomdila serves as the administrative center and sits within this mountainous terrain marked by striking gorges.
The region was first organized as the Balipara Frontier Tract, which was reshaped in 1919 and later became the Kameng Frontier Division after India's independence. In 1980, the division split into two parts, creating West Kameng as a separate district.
The Monpa, Nyishi, Aka, Miji, and Puroik communities live here and mark their year with festivals like Losar and Chalo Loku. Their traditional wooden houses dot the hillsides, and you encounter their crafts and daily customs in the local markets.
Getting here requires travel from Guwahati or Tezpur through mountain passes. Bomdila offers the main lodging options and works as a base for exploring the surrounding area.
Several Buddhist monasteries such as Dirang and Bomdila stand visible in the mountains and shape the religious life here. The region also borders Tibet and Bhutan, giving it a distinctive geographic position.
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