Daporijo

The town of Daporijo is located in the Upper Subansiri district of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The town is home to many different ethnic groups and each has its own culture and traditions. One can witness a mix of these cultures in the town and some of the minority groups are Tagin, Galo, Nah and Hilmiri.

Daporijo is a small scenic town where one can see suspension bridges over Subansiri River made from bamboo and cane - a testimony of rich tribal craftsmanship. The Sigem-Daporijo Reserve forest and Kamala Reserve forest with its rich avi-fauna diversity are worth seeing. Subansiri River is also ideal for river rafting, angling and picnic.

Museum and Craft Centre are other places which could hold your interest.








The town of Damporijo, which is situated 13 kilometers from the town of Daporijo, is also worth visiting and there is a Christian prayer house that is located here. The place is known for its extreme beauty and there are many picturesque places that are located here. The town is located along the banks of the River Subansiri. The different tribes in the region make it colorful and there are many local festivals that are celebrated here. There are many villages that are located in the region of Daporijo and these make for interesting day trips and one can experience tribal life in its rawest form, in these places.


Around the town there are a few caves that can be seen as well and these can also be visited. Some trekking spots can be seen in and around the town of Daporijo.
The town is known for being home to different tribal communities of the region, and the culture here is a unique mix of the different tribal groups with their own unique culture and tradition. In fact, the indigenous handicrafts and artifacts made by the local people are quite colourful and unique, and give the place its own identity.




The bamboo handicrafts and colourful garments are wonderful souvenirs to carry home and are easily available in the local handicraft market. The main livelihood of the people in the town especially among the women population, is weaving, along with handicraft making, animal husbandry and some bit of farming.

The town is known for being an ideal place for trekking and nature walks. There are quite a few beautiful trekking trails which are popular for trekking expeditions and are the best way to explore the natural grandeur of the town and the surrounding landscape. The Subansiri River which is close to the town is good for adventure activities like rafting and angling and adds to the beauty of the scenery around.

The Meghna Cave Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is a beautiful temple here and is a popular place of visit. There are quite a few scenic locations, a few hill caves and beautiful hamlets near the town which are perfect for day trips from Daporijo.

The villages around the town are best to witness and closely experience the tribal life of the region. There are a number of beautiful tribal villages like Raga, Tamin and Mori which can be visited.

Daporijo is beautiful with greenery all around and a variety of flora and fauna. The winter months, especially October and November, are considered to be a good time to visit the place since the weather during this time is pleasant and ideal for walking around and venturing out on treks.

Subansiri River

Subansiri River, a tributary of the River Brahmaputra, has a drainage basin of about 32,640 sq km. Known to be the largest tributary of the River Brahmaputra, it is around 442 km long. Subansiri River is also known as the Gold River and is popular for its gold dust.

The Subansiri River originates from the Himalayas in China and flows towards the east and southeast into India, where it joins the River Brahmaputra. Moreover, this river also offers opportunity to enjoy rafting and angling.

Meghna Cave Temple


Meghna Cave Temple, among the popular temples of the region, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is visited during the celebrations of Shivratri.