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Dirang is an exciting place to discover on foot. Going on long walks armed with a camera is one of the best ways to spend an entire morning. There are panoramic views, old houses, and little Buddhist shrines to take in. Some local villagers may invite you home for a hot cup of butter tea if you are lucky.
The Khastung Gompa, set high above the village, is a 500-year-old monastery and the oldest one in Arunachal Pradesh. The structure has a bright-white stone façade with intricate artwork on its ceilings that has been preserved very well. The views from this point are breathtaking.
In the heart of Dirang is the Dirang Dzong, an ancient fort that was built to protect people from enemy tribes.
The people here mostly belong to the Monpa tribe who follow patriarchal norms, and permit polygamy. They have Tibeto-Mongoloid origins and are considered to be friendly and easy-going. They follow Buddhism but continue with tribal customs like animal sacrificing during their important festivals.
The people make their living by growing crops, mostly shifting agriculture. They grow one type of crops like barley, rice, or maize for a few seasons in one area. Then the area is cleared of all vegetation, and the area is abandoned for a few years until the soil's fertility is restored
The Monpas are also good at wood-carving, weaving, and traditional Buddhist thangka paintings on silk, a tribute to their Tibetan origins.
Some of the traditional dishes you can savour in this area are:
• Monpa style chicken curry cook
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