ABOUT ALONG (AALO):

• A small town and headquarter of West Siang district.
• Picturesque valley extremely beautiful as the scenic grandeur.
• The Sipu Rivers and Yomgo Rivers flowing through it.
• Famous for the works of bamboo and cane.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Along Airport (IXV) and Helicopter Services are also available.
• Rail: Silapathar Railway Station 150 kms from Along.
• Road: Well connected by NH 52 that links the town with Pasighat 95 kms from Along.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

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ATTRACTIONS OF ALONG (AALO)

Patum Bridge:

• Built over the Siyom or Yomgo River.
• 146 meter long cable bridge.
• One can see from the bridge entire city is spectacular.
• During winters the amazing snow clad mountains behind.

Museum:

• A beautiful collection of tribal bamboo work, cane work handlooms, pottery, agricultural tools, wood carvings and traditional tribal artefacts.
• Displays tribal weapons, swords, narrate the cultural heritage and lifestyle of the tribes.
• Main attraction of the museum is the dummies wearing the handlooms.

Donyi-Polo Temple:

• Started in the year 1989.
• An attempt to preserve culture and faith in the state.
• Centre aims at attaining equality by worshipping the Moon and the Sun.
• There is a prayer hall and a meditation room.