SHANGRITOPIA

ARUNACHAL PRADESH, THE EASTERN MOST state on the Indian mainland surrounded by Myanmar, China, and Tibet, sits in the foothills of the Himalayan range and is one of the most rarely visited regions of India. Well, basic information covered. But delve a little further and you might find that Arunachal’s eye-soothing persona could hold a flame to “mythical” Shangri-La.

For this year’s Trans Arunachal Drive, the goal was to showcase a number of steps the state has taken to promote tourism as well as exploration of Arunachal in a unique manner. Have they succeeded? In short, yes, definitely, but what surprises further is the direction the state seems to be taking. A direction that consists of unbelievable landscapes, rich and vibrant cultures and folk, a staunch caring attitude towards Mother Nature, adventure-centric tourism, and the strongest argument for the best riding and driving roads in India.

The Trans Arunachal Drive is the brainchild of Lhakpa Tsering, Head of the Motorsports Club of Arunachal. Lhakpa along with his team that included his cousin, INRC rally