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Dong Valley

Said to be the first place in India to see the sunrise

A remote valley in Arunachal Pradesh's far east, near the tri-junction of India, Myanmar and China, popularly cited as the earliest spot in the country to catch daylight.

Duration
2 days
Estimated cost
14,000 - ₹24,000
Best time to visit
October to March
Nearest hub
Dong Valley
Good for
Friends

When to go: India's first sunrise is earliest here in winter.

MountainsAdventurePhotography₹10,000 - ₹25,000₹25,000 - ₹50,000

2-day itinerary for Dong Valley

  1. Day 1: Arrival

    • Travel in through the Lohit valley
    • Evening at the local village
  2. Day 2: Sunrise & departure

    • Early sunrise viewing
    • Departure

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