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Nampong, Changlang
ABOUT
Nampong is a quaint small town situated in the picturesque scenic valley. All along the way from Jairampur to Nampong one can enjoy the nature’s ride and the sight of beautiful terraced tea gardens. The close proximity of the town is Burma border make it very crucial & important. Three days Border Trading markets are open as Bazar days in a month on 10th, 20th and 30th of the month at Nampong for selling and buying of goods for both Indian and Myanmarese nationals. During these three days, people are allowed to cross international border at Pangsau Pass with due permission from the concern authority. The Government has declared Nampong as international trading hub. 20 Km from Nampong one can see World War II Observatory post at Wintong.
HISTORY
Nampong was one of the towns on the infamous Ledo Road, known also as "Stilwell Road" after general Joseph Stilwell, and a bridge was built over the river. Owing to frequent landslides and harsh working conditions the pass was nicknamed "Hell Pass" during the war and a place known as "Hell Gate" is located in the town.
SPECIALITIES
The famous lake called The Lake of no return in Myanmar side which can be viewed from Pangsau pass is 12 Km away from Nampong. During World War II, large numbers of Aircrafts were reported to have perished into this lake. Perhaps, the lake served the Allied Pilots for soft landing into the lake water during return mission when the Aircrafts got hit by enemy or out of mechanical snags in the Aircraft. The Pilots had chosen this lake for emergency landing in case of imminent Air crush and therefore, many aircraft were reported to have perished in to the lake.
CLIMATE
good climate
BEST TIME TO VISIT
october-march
FOOD
variety of foods available
ROAD CONDITION
Not bad
Nearest Tourist Places
Most Visited
Other Attractions
Nampong, Changlang
NAMPONG (BRANCH OFFICE), LOHIT, ARUNACHAL PRADESH (AR), India (IN), Pin Code:- 792103
