Rigaरीगा
A large Adi village on the slope above the Siang. Stilt houses, a moshup, and Solung on 1 Sept.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSiang, Arunachal Pradesh
Siang
Siang
Kind of placeVillages & Hidden Gems, Eco Tourism
Best time to visit15 October to 15 April and 28 August to 5 September
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height500 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyRiga, Pangin
EntryFree · ask before entering homes
About Riga
One of the largest Adi (Minyong) villages on the Siang, on the slope above the river north of Pangin, with long rows of stilt houses and a moshup, the bachelors dormitory, at the centre. It is a living village, not a showpiece. Solung on 1 September is the harvest festival. Kaying, the circle headquarters, is further up the same road.
What to see and do
- Long rows of Adi stilt houses
- The moshup, or dormitory hall
- Solung festival on 1 September
- Kaying further up the road
Part of The Himalaya.
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More places in Siang
- BolengSiang, Arunachal Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsA small district town on the Siang, a river halt on the road north to Yingkiong.
- PanginSiang, Arunachal Pradesh · Valleys & CanyonsWhere the Siyom joins the Siang, two colours of water meeting below an Adi village.
All places in Siang · All places in Arunachal Pradesh
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