Right at the top of the eastern-wing of India, crowning its six other sisters and boasting dazzling natural beauty–lies the “Land Of Dawn lit mountains” – Arunachal Pradesh. The state greets the morning sun first in India. The paradise of the botanists – this state flaunts extravagance of varied flora and fauna. Rising from the embrace of the densely forested region – the landscape of the state rises abruptly to some amazing snow-capped peaks. And, on the backdrop of these snow-specked peaks lies the 400 years old mystic Tawang Gompa – one of the most sought after monasteries of the world. With the highest diversity in mammals and second-highest diversity in birds in the country in a habitat that combines glacial terrain, alpine meadows, and sub-tropical rain forests – the state offers a toast for the wildlife loving travelers. The picturesque deep-cut foothills of the state are home for more than 80 different tribal groups with bucolic culture residing at pictorially-splendid bamboo houses. The dense forests added to snow-tipped mountains and mystic monasteries spin the thrill of travelling. The uncanny thrills of Chinese desperation – the spiritual thrill of the silence of the monasteries – the solitary thrill of experiencing the first kiss of the sun – are all unique and diversified. The thrills of the state – along with the spellbinding beauty – lingers long resulting in thrilling reminiscence.