Pasighat, a 108 year old town of Arunachal Pradesh, India is the headquarter of East Siang District of the state. A picturesque town, mostly inhibited by the Adi people, is also said to be the oldest town in the state is on the banks of river Siang, which is the mighty river Brahmaputra after entering the plains of the state of Assam.
Towards east around 5 kms away from the main point of the tow, one reaches the ‘Ranaghat Bridge’ over River Siang. Just as you approach the bridge, you take a left and move downwards and you will find the Selfie Point of “I Love Pasighat”.
Sirki Waterfall, about 12 from Pasighat, it is a must visit. The road starts to ascend into the hills and after driving for approx 20 minutes enjoying the beauty of the hills you reach the destination. The steps are steep and at the end of the steps, climbing you reach the first phase of the waterfall. Next, is the more arduous climb, with no steps, over the stones, luckily a water pipe to hold and balance. the climb is really difficult but worth. Its just WoW…
Sangam, the confluence of two water bodies; where the Green Water of River Siyom meets the Murky Water of River Siang as seen by us and is a natural phenomenon which is to be seen in a lifetime. Its around 70 kms drive from Pasighat and on the road towards Aalo. After crossing the Pangin town, which is bypassed, another 5-6 kms of road, that will require good driving skills, one reaches the point. But, the pain of driving was ably rewarded by the spectacular view…
As there is no bridge to cross the River Siang at Panging, the Komsing Hanging Footbridge (around 395-metre-long ) is the the only mode of communication for nearly 9,000 villagers spread across eight villages was constructed long back. There is a wooden motorable bridge over the River Siyom which connects a place called ‘Medog’ and from that point one should go towards right without crossing the bridge by driving uphill to reach the Hanging Footbridge. Again, when we reached the site, it was really astonishing, a cautious walk on the footbridge over the River Siang is really a treat…
When in Pasighat, just opt out for adventure and visit “Sirki Falls”, “Sangam” and “Komsing Hanging Footbridge”. The road conditions have definitely improved now.