Historical Sights and Heritage

Cultural Heritage of Arunachal Pradesh

Tribal Diversity & Ethnic Groups

✅ Arunachal Pradesh has 26 major tribes and 100+ sub-tribes.
✅ The main tribal groups:

• Monpa & Sherdukpen (Tawang, West Kameng) – Followers of Tibetan Buddhism.
• Apatani (Ziro Valley) – Famous for their unique facial tattoos & nose plugs.
• Nyishi, Adi, Galo, Tagin (Central & Western Arunachal) – Agriculturists and nature worshippers.
• Mishmi, Nocte, Wancho, Singpho (Eastern Arunachal) – Warrior tribes with Assamese & Burmese influences.

 Why It’s Unique: Each tribe has distinct traditions, attire, festivals, and dialects, making Arunachal a cultural mosaic.