Lohit

Lohitdistrict tourismDescription :
Parasuram kunda:-

Parasuram Kunda, a place of pilgrimage is situated in the lower reaches of the river Lohit at about 24 Kms. to the North-east (27 degree 51 IV and 96 degree 23 E) of Tezu. The other name of the Kunda is Prabhu Kuthar, the origin of the Kunda viz. Parasuram Kunda is associated with Parasurams matricide. The history goes in brief that one day Renuka, mother of Parasuram went to Ganga for having bath and bringing water by delay in bringing water made the Rishi Jamadagni, the husband of Renuka very angry as it was already getting late for the mid day worship. He asked the sons to kill her. None of his six sons except Parasuram could oblige. Parasuram chopped off the head of his mother indeference to the wishes of his father, but as a result of crime handle with his axe got struck to his hand. Jamadagni was very pleased with him for carrying out his order and asked Parasuram to have for boon. Parasuram pray He asked the sons to kill her. None of his six sons ed for bringing his mother back to life, then enquired as to how to get rid of the crime of matricide. Jamadagni granted itand his mother got her life back and told Parasuram to visit Brahma Kund to wash off the sin. Parasuram came to the Brahma Kund, in Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh for holy dip in the kunda. Religious people, saints come to this kund on Makarsakranti which falls on the 14th January every year. The Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh extend all possible arrangement or help to those pilgrimage.

District Headquarter :
Tezu
State Capital :
Itanagar
Nearest Railway Station :
Tinsukia
Nearest Airport :
Mohanbari
How to Reach :
Guwahati via Tinsukia.
Best Time :
November to February

Buddha vihar:-

There are several Buddha Vihar locally called CHONG in the Khamtis area. The CHONG of Namsai, Sub.Division and Mon mau, near the junction of Wakro Tezu road is big and attractive. The world Peace Pagoda located in a river island at Chongkham is ideal for meditation in front of Buddha statues that surrounds in inner core of the vihar. The Khamti Rajas Chong at Guna Nagar at Chongkham is famouse for relics of Gautama Buddha. All the CHONGs and statues of Lord Buddha are made in the Thai architectural style. There is no ban to visit these CHONGs.

District Headquarter :
Tezu
State Capital :
Itanagar
Nearest Railway Station :
Tinsukia
Nearest Airport :
Mohanbari
How to Reach :
Guwahati via Tinsukia

Glow lake:-

Glow Lake is located in Wakro circle. It is a beautiful spot with background of snow clad mountains and rich flora and fauna in and around the lake. It covers an area of about 8 Sq.Kms. at a height of about 5000 above sea level. The nearest road point is near Twam village on Chongkham Wakro road from where one has to start trekking for the lake. Owing to absence of proper road, it becomes an adventure trips to the lake.

There are not springs near Kibithoo circle as well as Walong circle. Visitors prefer to have a hot bath at the hot springs near Walong owing to easy communication. It is located at a distance of about 5 kms. from Walong.

Hot spring:-

Description :
There are not springs near Kibithoo circle as well as Walong circle. Visitors prefer to have a hot bath at the hot springs near Walong owing to easy communication. It is located at a distance of about 5 kms. from Walong.
District Headquarter :	Tezu
State Capital :	Itanagar
Nearest Railway Station :	Tinsukia
Nearest Airport :	Mohanbari
How to Reach :
Guwahati via Tinsukia.                                                             Hawa Camp:- Description :   It is located at a distance of 33 Km. from Tezu towards Hayuliang. One can have panoramic eye view of the magnificent Lohit Valley and sunrise and sun set view from this spot. An ideal picnic spot. District Headquarter : Tezu State Capital : Itanagar Nearest Railway Station : Tinsukia Nearest Airport : Mohanbari How to Reach :   Guwahati via Tinsukia.