Khonsa Tourism

Khonsa Tourism Khonsa is the headquarters ofTirapdistrict in Arunachal Pradesh and is located in the Tirap Valley surrounded by Himalayan ranges. Streams, deep gorges, dense forests and snow-clad hills are some of the features which describe the terrain in Khonsa. At an average elevation of about 1,215 m from sea level, Khonsa is a beautiful little hill-station with natural beauty all around it. Bordering Myanmar in the east andAssamin the south, Khonsa is also an important military area in the North-East. Khonsa's beauty lies in most of the natural surroundings, however, one could also enjoy a visit to theKhonsa museumto have a glance at the traditional tribal artefacts. Kheti and Lajo Village, located nearby are some of the tribal villages which one should visit to get a glimpse of the lives and cultures of tribal people. One could also visit Namdapha National Park, located in Arunachal Pradesh (around 166 km from Khonsa) for a wildlife tour. If interested in experiencing Tibetan culture, one should visitMiao, which is located around 154 km from Khonsa in theChanglangdistrict as it was a Tibetan Refugee settlement area. Download Khonsa PDF Guide > What's Great? Visitors can live in the nearby tribal villages in complete traditional style. What's not so Great? The entry to Khonsa is limited to a few areas and completely restricted in military areas. For Whom Khonsa is fast emerging as a popular holiday destination in Arunachal Pradesh as it is ideal for all types of people. The nature walks and trekking trails make it an exciting place for the people who love adventures. The dense forests, valleys and mystic hills make it a photographer's delight. It can be visited by friends and family. 

One Day Itinerary Khonsa is mainly a destination for people interested in trekking and hiking. This town otherwise houses beautiful tradition and culture of the tribes. And if someone is looking for some leisure time amid lush green valleys and sheer serenity this is the perfect spot for you. In Khonsa, you can't really follow an itinerary. The only must-see spot here is the Khonsa museum. However, don't miss out on experiencing the local tribal culture by visiting nearby tribal villages. Also, do enjoy the local Arunachali food.

Restaurants and Local Food in Khonsa People in Khonsa generally eat rice, fish, meat and green vegetables. With the variations of tribes and there own eating habits there are many other cuisines to try. But there is a very special drink popular all over Arunachal Pradesh that is "Apong" which is a beer made from rice and is available in different flavours.

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Sep-Apris the best time to visit Khonsa Khonsa has a warm and temperate climate. The weather is rarely extreme. The region experiences ample rainfall with the average rainfall of 2605mm in a year. October and November are the best months to cherish the beauty of this place. Weather in Khonsa Loading... Khonsa in Summer (March - June) Summers are not oppressive with the average maximum temperature lying between 32 to 35 degrees Celcius. There is a good deal of rainfall in summers. Khonsa in Monsoon (June - September) Khonsa experiences abundant rainfall. It rains cats and dogs during the monsoon months. The month of July experiences the maximum rainfall. Khonsa in Winter (December - February) The winter season starting from December lasts until February, are mild and comfortable. The average temperature ranges around 6 to 7 degrees Celcius. January is the coldest month. Monthly Weather in Khonsa Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 11 26 February 15 27 March 17 26 April 20 28 May 23 30 June 24 31 July 25 30 August 27 34 September 25 31 October 23 32 November 17 29 December 13 27