Daporijo Tourism

Daporijo Tourism Paddy Fields, rainforests with bamboo trees along with beautiful Subansiri River flowing along the town, Daporijo is a small town on the way fromZirotoAlong. Daporijo is a scenic town situated 600 meters above the sea level in the upper Subansiri district of the north eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. Daporijo is typically a good town to stopover on the route of Along to Ziro for a break, otherwise, the town does not have much to offer to its tourists. The town is known for its varied ethnic cultures succinct at one place. River Subansiri ( a tributary of Brahmaputra ) gives a panoramic view flowing in the immediate vicinity of the town. This is a home of people of different tribes like Tagin, Galo, Hilmiri etc. one of the oldest being Mishmi, which are believed to have existed since the Mahabharata era. Varied tribes at one place enriches the town that also celebrates many local festivals. Bamboo handicrafts or colorful costumes are some special take away things from this place. Download Daporijo PDF Guide > What's Great? Friendly and warm people. The local food is sure to provide an unforgettable culinary experience. What's not so Great? Accommodation options are limited. Not much of a tourist place (best suited as a place to stop by and relax). For Whom Daporijo is a perfect retreat for all those looking for a unique tourist destination to break away from the monotony of city lives. It is a paradise for adventure seekers providing them with activities like trekking, hiking and river rafting. It is also an idyllic place for cavers looking to embark on enthralling cave expeditions. 

About Daporijo Located in the lap of River Subansiri, Daparijo is a charming town in Arunachal Pradesh. This town is also known as "Town of Sunshiners" and comes on the way from Ziro to Along. Though this place does not have much to offer for the tourists, the scenic beauty of the town is simply amazing. You can see tribal culture here as this town is home to the tribes like Tagin, Galo, Hilmiri, etc. Since there are many tribes, this place is enriched with festivals, cultures, and traditions which are very colourful. Daporijo is famous for its handicrafts, especially bamboo ones, which are made by the tribal people. These crafts are worth buying.

One Day Itinerary Day 1:Arrive at Daporijo. Check-in to a hotel. You can go and see River Subansiri and try out rafting there. Later on, you can explore Meghana Caves, where Lord Lakulisha is worshipped. In the evening you should check out the local market, which is famous bamboo handicrafts. Day 2:If you are a bird-lover, then you should head to Kamala Reserve which is a beautiful lush green forest. 

Restaurants and Local Food in Daporijo Daporijo is a part of Arunachal Pradesh, where people usually eat rice, meat and green vegetables. There also is a great interest and availability of Momos in this region. One shouldn't miss on "Apong" which is a special alcoholic drink made from rice available in different flavours. Rice is the staple food of all the tribe?s of Arunachal Pradesh. Dung Po (Steam Rice) is the most popular version of cooking rice.

Dec-Febis the best time to visit Daporijo This town is a delight to visit during the months from December to February. Since it is located in the eastern region of the country, monsoon months are not an ideal time to visit. Summer months are hot, and a lot of humidity is present. October and November are considered to be the ideal time to visit the place and undertake sightseeing, nature exploration and wildlife expeditions.  Weather in Daporijo Loading... Daporijo in Summer (February - June) Summer days are quite hot here, but the nights are little cooler. The temperature here remains between 18 to 23 degrees Celcius during these months. Daporijo in Monsoon (July - October) This town receives heavy rainfall during monsoons. Thus it is not an ideal time to visit Daporijo during this time. Daporijo in Winter (November - February) Winters set in from mid-November and continue till February. The temperature goes down to 4 degrees Celcius during these months. This is the ideal time to visit this town. Monthly Weather in Daporijo Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January -6 26 February -3 26 March -1 26 April 3 27 May 7 30 June 10 31 July 15 30 August 11 34 September 10 31 October 5 32 November -3 29 December -5 27