Mecca Masjid is adjacent to charminar,One of the largest mosque in the world (accommodating up to 10,000 worshippers) Construction began in 1614, during the reign of Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, but wasn't finished until 1687, by which Mughal emperor Aurangzeb had annexed the Golconda kingdom and completed this Masjid in 1693. It is a grand edifice with a huge courtyard which can accommodate nearly ten thousand men at prayer. Tavernier has provided a graphic description of the mammoth boulders cut to size and carted for use in the building of the mosque.
Arunachal Pradesh shares borderlines with China (Tibet) in the north, Myanmar (Burma) in the east, Bhutan in the west and the states of Nagaland and Assam in the south. Its fertile lands are watered by 5 major rivers, primary among them being the river Siang, the mighty Brahmaputra of Assam. Largest of all the North-eastern states (83,743 sq. kms.) Arunachal is blessed by a delightfully variegated climate- perfect for holidays any time of the year.
Imagine a land that is as picturesque and pristine as one can imagine - large parts covered with lush evergreen forests, spectacular valleys dominated by snow-clad mountains through which labyrinthine streams and gurgling rivers meander, trying to escape but going nowhere. You bend to pick up an exotic flower you have never seen before, and your thirst for a rendezvous with life diffuses away with the euphoric tunes of a guitar, a melody that steps candidly to your heart. The land is no other than the angelic Arunachal Pradesh tucked away in the fairytale valleys of Northeast. Flanked on three sides by China, Myanmar and Bhutan, Arunachal is India’s most far-flung state
The state is a home to many tribes dwelling amidst its virgin, untouched-by-modernity environs, still nurturing their ancient culture and customs. Do you need anymore reasons to visit this wild and exotic region of India? Come and experience the grandeur of its majestic mountains, taste adventure in its roaring rivers and mingle with the fascinating tribes that call it home....
If you are coming by air, disembark at Tezpur in Assam, which houses the nearest airport, 225 km from Itanagar. Regular helicopter services are operated by Arunachal Pradesh Helicopter Services (APHS) between Guwahati and Naharlagun, every Mon, Tue, Wed and Sun. Helicopter services have also been introduced which connects numerous tourist destinations in and near Arunachal.
