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Walong., Anjaw
ABOUT
Walong is situated at an altitude of 1094 meters above mean sea level and 58 km away from Hawai ,Walong Circle HQ holds historical significance as it has been the witness to the fight of Indian soldiers against the invasion of Chinese forces in the year 1962. In Mishmi dialect Walong means ‘a place of Bamboo groves ‘(WA means Bamboo, Long means Place).The Mishmi and Meyor tribes comprise most of its population.The spectacular natural beauty of the place and the War Memorial at Walong are landmarks of stature Namti Valley, also known as Namti Maidan, is located near Walong and is the place where the fierce battle of 1962 was fought. Walong also houses a grand War Memorial built in honour of the sacrifices of brave Indian soldiers
HISTORY
In autumn of 1962, during the Sino-Indian War, Walong was the scene of the battle of Walong, where the Indian Army 11th Infantry Brigade battled the Chinese advances. The Indians fought valiantly and inflicted heavy casualties on the invading PLA forces.
SPECIALITIES
The forest around Walong is rich in wildlife. Rare mammals such as Mishmi takin, Red goral and Leaf muntjac occurs while among birds there is the rare Sclater's Monal. A flying squirrel, new to science, i.e., Mishmi Hills Giant Flying Squirrel Petaurista mishmiensis also occurs in this district
CLIMATE
very good climate
BEST TIME TO VISIT
october-march
FOOD
variety of foods are available
ROAD CONDITION
good
Nearest Tourist Places
Most Visited
KIBITHO (BRANCH OFFICE), PAPUM PARE, ARUNACHAL PRADESH (AR), India (IN), Pin Code:- 792104
Dong is a small picturesque village inhabited by the Meyors just 7 km away from Walong, and is situated in the left bank of Lohit River
Walong., Anjaw
Arunachal Pradesh situated on the north-eastern tip of India
