Komsingकोमसिंग
The Adi village where the 1911 killing of Noel Williamson brought the British into the Siang hills.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereEast Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
Siang
Siang
Kind of placeMonuments & Heritage, Villages & Hidden Gems
Best time to visit15 October to 15 April
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height400 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyKomsing, Pasighat
EntryFree
About Komsing
The Adi village where Noel Williamson, the British political officer, was killed on 31 March 1911, the event that brought the punitive Abor Expedition into these hills and, with it, the founding of Pasighat. A small memorial stone marks the spot. The village is on the left bank of the Siang between Pangin and Pasighat, off the main road, and sees almost no visitors.
What to see and do
- Memorial stone to Noel Williamson, 1911
- Adi village on the Siang
- Start of the story that founded Pasighat
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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- Kekar MonyingEast Siang, Arunachal Pradesh · Monuments & HeritageThe cliff above the Siang where the Adi stood against the British column in 1911.
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- Pasighat and the SiangEast Siang, Arunachal Pradesh · River RaftingThe oldest town in Arunachal, where the Siang leaves the hills. Rafting Nov to March.
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- Daying Ering Wildlife SanctuaryEast Siang, Arunachal Pradesh · Wildlife & Tiger ReservesRiver-island grassland in the Siang below Pasighat, by boat, for winter birds and hog deer.
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