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The golden chedi of the Lohit plains.
The list
The short version: A grand Theravada temple complex of the Khampti community: gilded spires, teaching halls and festival days.
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Evening lamps
The complex at candle-light on festival nights.
Know before you go
- Style
- Theravada, Tai-Khampti
- From Namsai
- About 16km
The Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham) at Tengapani is the Khampti community’s great temple: a gilded chedi in the Tai style, monastery quarters, a teaching centre and calm grounds that host Sangken celebrations and kathina ceremonies.
Best time: October-March.
Practicals
Permits & season for Arunachal Pradesh
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.
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Fixed departures you can join solo, or a private plan around your dates. Prices on the page, real people on WhatsApp.
Keep planning
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