Ranaghat Bridge near Pasighat: Mesmerizing View of the Brahmaputra River
If you are on a road trip through the state of Arunachal Pradesh, you are bound to fall in love with its mighty rivers, long bridges and endless scenic panorama. While Arunachal Pradesh is blessed with multiple rivers, the one that takes the cake is its largest. Known locally as the Siang or the Brahmaputra, all rivers of Arunachal Pradesh somehow find their way to the Brahmaputra and make it swell to such an extent that it feels like an ocean during the monsoon season. This bridge, just outside of Pasighat is over the gorgeous Brahmaputra river and is a fabulous pit stop if you are traveling towards Roing, Anini, Tezu or Kaho.
The beauty of this bridge begins way before you cross the actual bridge itself. If you are traveling from Aalo, the Siang river will be following you on your left. At a certain point, the road snakes down and you can see the entire flood plains of the Brahmaputra river and if you look closer, you can see the Ranaghat bridge as well. Here, the view is of tall mountains and dense greenery giving way to large flood plains. And when you are on the bridge, you can see the sheer width and size of the river. Even during the dry season, the river wore a menacing look. I am sure it would be a sight to behold during the monsoon season when it carries all the floodwaters from the mountains.
If you stand on the bridge and look around, you will see the Himalayan mountains to the north and the east providing a beautiful background to this wide greyish river. To the south and next to the river bank is a pretty little walking path that is ideal for those lazy evening walks by the river. Here, you can enjoy one of the many local snacks while admiring the beauty of the Brahmaputra. It is a great location for both early morning and late evening picnics by the riverside. Overall, the Ranaghat bridge near Pasighat is a lovely pit stop on your Arunachal Pradesh road trip. Whether you spend a lot of time here or you simply cross the river and continue the rest of your journey, it is bound to leave an impact on you. Such is the charm of the Ranaghat bridge.
Other popular tourist attractions of Arunachal Pradesh:
1) The world of rhododendrons between Mechuka and Lamang
2) Lamang: Unknown snow covered paradise of India
3) Kaho: The first village of India
4) Mechuka: That gorgeous Himalayan hill station no one knows about
5) Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary: Switzerland of India
6) Anini: Offbeat stunning hill station of Arunachal Pradesh
7) The rich mountain culture and nature of Western Arunachal Pradesh
8) Sela Pass: A high altitude Himalayan wonderland
9) India’s Last Cafe: Gorgeous pit stop enroute Lamang, Arunachal Pradesh
10) Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary: Birdwatcher’s paradise in the Himalayas
11) Tongpen La View point: A Himalayan vista
12) Tawang: India’s true shangri-la
13) The serene and majestic Tawang Gompa
14) Dirang: Arunachal Pradesh’s hidden magical world
15) Sangetsar Lake: Abundance of Himalayan vistas
16) Tenga Valley: Tucked amidst the Eastern Himalayas
17) Jung Falls: A sensational setting
18) Penga Teng Tso: A high altitude Himalayan lake
19) Ugyenling Monastery: Birth place of the 6th Dalai Lama
20) Sangti Valley: A valley in heaven
