There is so much to see and experience in Dirang, and when you are in these parts, you must visit Sangti Valley. Green pastures as far as the eye can see, clouds hovering protectively over the river, hills standing in silent somnolence, and unique birdlife are sure to spin a web of magic and enthral the visitor to Sangti Valley.
One of the places to visit at Sangti Valley is the Regional Sheep Breeding Farm, set up by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. The Sangti Valley Sheep Farm has more than 250 Sheep. The Sheep farm has a capacity of 450 Sheep and a massive grazing area of about 74 hectares.
Sangti Valley in Arunachal Pradesh is a Global Biodiversity Hotspot and has been classified as an IBA ( Important Bird and Biodiversity Area). Sangti Valley near Dirang is famous for the sighting of the Black Necked Crane in the winter months. The Black Necked Crane has been classified as Near Threatened.
Sangti Valley is not a delineated sanctuary or reserve. It consists of mountainous stretches of land that are part of the Eastern Himalayan Ranges. Sangti Valley in Arunachal Pradesh lies in the midst of the slopes of the Eastern Himalayan ranges. The area is mainly covered with temperate and broad-leaved types of forests.
The villages that make up the western part of Sangti Valley engage in paddy cultivation during the summer months. When the paddy is harvested in winter, many birds get attracted and flock here.
A tiny stretch of marshy land not more than half a hectare. This is the region where the Black Necked Crane can be seen during the winter months. Sangti Valley is one of the handfuls of wintering sites in the North East, where the Black Necked Crane can be spotted. Apart from the Black Necked Crane, more than 300 species of birds have been recorded in Sangti Valley and the neighbouring area of Mandla-Phudung.
The location of Sangti Valley is straight out of a picture postcard. At a height of about 1500 metres above sea level, the valley is hemmed in by the verdant slopes of the Eastern Himalayan Ranges. It is a great place for trekking, nature walks, birding, and just spending time surrounded by the magic of nature.
The magic of Sangti Valley can be experienced at any time, however, the best time to visit Sangti Valley is between the months of October to April. If you are interested in birding and want to sight the Black Necked Crane, you should plan to visit Sangti Valley Dirang in December-January.
How To Reach Sangti Valley Arunachal Pradesh
Bomdila To Sangti Valley is about 45 kilometres
Guwahati To Sangti Valley is about 254 kilometres
Sangti Valley to Tawang distance is about 142 kilometres
Reaching Sangti Valley By Air
To reach Sangti Valley Dirang by Air, the best option is to fly to the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, and then drive down to Dirang and onwards to Sangti Valley. The distance from Guwahati Airport to Dirang is about 303 kilometres.
Reaching Sangti Valley By Train
The nearest Railhead to Sangti Valley is Tezpur in the Sonitpur district of Assam. Guwahati is the other major railway station that is well-connected to all parts of the country.
Reaching Sangti Valley By Road
Sangti Valley is well connected by a good road network and can be easily accessed from within the state of Arunachal Pradesh, as well as from Guwahati in Assam. You can hire a cab from Guagati for your trip, The nearest town is Dirang.
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