This is one of the oldest town of Arunachal Pradesh established in 1911 currently this is the headquarter of the east Siang district. Pasighat is Arunchachal Pradesh "Gateway of the state".

From Pasighat, you will find many places to visit. Apart from this you will see many breathtaking hillside and lush-green river valleys that domesticate galaxy of tribes.

Main Attractions of Pasighat

Akashiganga : This is a sacred place situated near Lekhabli at a distance of 100-km. This place is associated with the legend of Kalika Puran according to which the head of the Sati (Parvati) fell at this place when she was cut into pieces by Lord Vishnu. The name Akashiganga is suggestive of a water channel in the hill.

Malinithan : This place is an archaeological site in Arunachal pradesh situated at the Arunachal-Assam border in the Likabali area of the West Siang district.This place is associated with the legend of Lord Krishna and his wife Rukmani, the daughter of Bhismak. It is believed that Krishna and Rukmani took a rest at this place while they were on their way to Dwarka from Bhismaknagar. They were received cordially by Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati as guests. Parvati was given the name of Malini by Krishna and the place began to be called as Malinithan.

General Information

Location : Pashigaht, Arunachal Pradesh.
Best Time : October to April.
Altitude : 155m.