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Things to do in Malinithan
The buried temple of the lower Siang.
The list
The short version: Excavated temple ruins with carved deities and a Durga story, at the foot of the Assam border hills.
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The Durga panel
The site’s signature sculpture.
Know before you go
- Type
- Excavated temple ruins
- Signature
- Carved Durga panel
- Access
- Via Likabali / Silapathar
Malinithan is an excavated temple site near Likabali at the Arunachal-Assam border: richly carved pillars, deity sculptures including a fine Durga, and the legend of Krishna’s stop at the goddess Malini’s place on his wedding journey.
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.
Malinithan month by month
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All of Malinithan, none of the guesswork
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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- Arunachal Pradesh permits: the complete guide
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