MECHUKA

ABOUT MECHUKA:

• Small town located near the Indo-Tibet border and 6,000 feet altitude.
• Known for both its religious and historical significance.
• Siyom River, which flows through Mechuka and provides a breathtaking view in the valley.
• Major tourist attraction here is a 400 year-old Buddhist Monastery.
• During winter time great views of the snow-clad mountains and snow fall.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Dibrugarh (Mohanbari) Airport (DIB) 385 kms and Lilabari Airport (IXI) 425 kms distance from Mechuka.
• Rail: Silapathar Railway Station 325 kms from Mechika.
• Road: Well connected by road and 180 kms from Along.

ATTRACTIONS OF MECHUKA

• Mechuka Lake:
  • A high altitude snow fed lake at 3,100 Meters.
  • About 10 kms from the last road point.
  • Natural lake with scenic surroundings.

• Samtem Yongcha Monastery:
  • 400 year’s oldest Buddhist monasteries of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Mahayana sect is situated here and a hill top overlooking the valley.