2014-06-15

Hanging Bamboo Bridges on the Siang River | Along, Arunchal Pradesh

The Hanging Bamboo Bridges are local bridges built on the Siang River in Along, Arunachal Pradesh, India. They are made of cane and bamboo. The local tribes built these bridges to create a mode of transport amidst the hills. The 60- to 70-metre-long bridge is a major means of connectivity for the tribes to other hilly areas. The bridge is worth watching and showcases the skills of the locals. Fishing is great fun in the waters near the bridge. Visitors enjoy the exciting walk on the bridge and the amazing valley view that they get while crossing it.

Arunachal Pradesh — the Land of the Rising Sun — has many undiscovered places that attract tourists from all over the world. Tourist attractions include the Buddhist monastery in Tawang, Sela Lake near Bomdila with its bamboo bridges overhanging the river, and the undiscovered scenic beauty of Tuting. Rafting and trekking are also major attractions. Namdapha National Park, located in Arunachal Pradesh, is one of the unexplored national parks of India. It is also home to some of the giant animals, the magnificent Hornbills and the red giant flying squirrel.

First Image credit: Donatella Venturi