How to Reach

How to Reach

Pasighat, the oldest town of Arunachal Pradesh, is well connected by air, road, and river transport. Here’s a guide on how you can reach this scenic destination.

 By Air (Nearest Airport: Pasighat Airport & Dibrugarh Airport)

1. Pasighat Airport (IATA: IXT) – 5 km from town

✔ Direct flights available from Guwahati (operated by Alliance Air).
✔ Taxis and auto-rickshaws are available at the airport to reach the city center.

2. Dibrugarh Airport (IATA: DIB) – 160 km from Pasighat

✔ Nearest major airport with multiple daily flights from Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati.
✔ From Dibrugarh:

• Ferry via Bogibeel Bridge (takes ~2 hours).
• Taxi or bus (via Bogibeel Bridge, ~4-5 hours).

 Best Option: Fly to Dibrugarh Airport & take a road or river journey to Pasighat.

 By Train (Nearest Railway Station: Murkongselek)

3. Murkongselek Railway Station – 35 km from Pasighat

✔ Nearest railway station located in Jonai, Assam.
✔ Connected to Guwahati, Tinsukia, and New Delhi by the following trains:

• Donyi Polo Express (Guwahati – Naharlagun)
• Arunachal Express (New Delhi – Naharlagun)

 From Murkongselek to Pasighat:
✔ Shared taxis, buses, and private cabs are available (takes 1 hour).

 By River (Brahmaputra-Siang Route)

4. Ferry from Dibrugarh via Bogibeel Bridge (Fastest & Scenic Route)

✔ You can take a ferry from Dibrugarh to Bogibeel and then continue by road.
✔ The ferry ride offers scenic views of the Brahmaputra and Siang rivers.
✔ Total travel time: 2 hours by ferry + 2 hours by road.

 By Road (Well-Connected by NH-515)

5. Road Travel to Pasighat

Pasighat is well connected by National Highway 515 (NH-515) and can be reached by bus, taxi, or private vehicle.

   Distance from Major Cities:
 Itanagar to Pasighat: 270 km (7-8 hours)
 Guwahati to Pasighat: 550 km (12-14 hours)
 Dibrugarh to Pasighat: 160 km (4-5 hours)

✔ Assam State Transport (ASTC) and Arunachal Pradesh State Transport (APST) buses run regularly between Itanagar, Dibrugarh, and Pasighat.
✔ Private taxis and shared cabs are also available.

 Best Way to Reach Pasighat

✔ From Delhi/Kolkata: Fly to Dibrugarh, then take a road or ferry ride.
✔ From Guwahati: Take a flight/train to Dibrugarh, then a taxi to Pasighat.
✔ From Itanagar: Take a direct bus or taxi (7-8 hours).

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