Gate into
Miao
The Namdapha gate on the Noa-Dehing.
- Role
- Namdapha gateway
- River
- Noa-Dehing
- Permits
- Park entry via forest dept + ILP
Miao is the small town at the gate of Namdapha National Park on the Noa-Dehing river: forest office and permits, the mini zoo and orchid centre, and Lisu and Chakma villages along the park fringe.
Quick answers
Miao at a glance
How do I enter Namdapha?
Via Miao: ILP for Arunachal plus park permits from the forest department, with a vehicle that can handle the forest track.
Practicals
Permits & season
ILP required for Indian nationals; PAP for most foreign nationals. Arranged ahead of travel; we handle it for booked travellers.
March to June and September to November are the clean windows; high passes close or turn risky in winter and peak monsoon.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Park-road start
The forest track to Deban begins here.
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Facts checked against the official Arunachal Pradesh tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26