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Pradeep Kumar

07/08/21 10:35 AM IST

Bailey Trail & Gorichen Trek

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Ministry of Tourism organises webinar on “Bailey Trail & Gorichen Trek in Arunachal Pradesh” under Dekho Apna Desh series

About the trek
  • Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series is an effort to showcase India’s rich diversity under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
  • The Bailey Trail in the Himalayan State of Arunachal Pradesh traces the historic route taken by Lt. Col. F.M. Bailey, British Political officer who explored this area while trekking from Tawang to Bomdila via Jan, Mago, Lurtem , Potok, Changla, Thungri and Chander.
  • The Bailey Trail covers a wide variety of terrain, from lowland pastures and serene villages to powerful glaciers and stunning mountain views.
  • Along the way, one will come across hot water spring at Mago, thundering waterfalls at Jang and cross icy rivers and high mountain passes touching almost 16000ft. above sea level.
  • Another beautiful trek was discussed during the webinar was Seven Lakes Trek of Anini, Dibang Valley.
  • DibangValley is the largest district of Arunachal Pradesh with the lowest density of population in India.
  • One can experience lush-green mountains, heavy rainfall, rivers, sparkling waterfalls etc. 
Source: PIB

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