Arunachal Pradesh covers an area of an estimated 83,743 km² and is considered the largest among the entire Northeast regions of India. The state was ignored for quite a long time until recently when it gained focused and considerable investment under the tenure of the current government. It is an equally diverse state as its mother nation with more than 100 unique indigenous communities, cultural heritage, language, endemic wildlife, etc. This article will try to explore what lies on the farthest 4 corners of Arunachal Pradesh covering Anjaw on the East side, Tawang on the West, Dibang Valley on the North, and the relatively new Longding district on the Southern part of the state.

Anjaw District District

With a size of roughly 6,190 km2, the Anjaw District is located in Arunachal Pradesh's eastern region. The area is well-known for its breathtakingly beautiful tourist destinations, such as Walong, a picturesque village with pleasant hot springs and aromatic pine forests alongside the running emerald-turquoise-ishLohit river; Dong village, one of the Easternmost majestic villages, popular for the trek to a viewpoint where each morning the sun rises earlier than anywhere else in India. That's where the sun rises first due to its location and elevation. Another one of the easternmost settlements is the Kaho village, also known as ''The First Village of India'' is predominantly resided by the Meyor tribe. And, in contrast to popular belief that Dong village is the easternmost village in Pan India, locals say otherwise, that it is actually the Kaho village that holds the title of the easternmost village in India; Kibithoo/Kibithu is the easternmost town in India and for that, it has been dubbed "The East of the Northeast".

Longding District

Longding District, which is in the far south of Arunachal Pradesh, spans roughly 1,192 km2. It is difficult to determine which village is the farthest south, but by studying a map from pertinent sources, it can be concluded that Pangchao may be the farthest southward town that has ever existed, and Konsa village—not Khonsa town—might be the village that lies in the farthest south of the entire state of Arunachal Pradesh. As Longding is one of the state's more recent districts, it is less known and hasn't been fully explored, but its picturesque landscapes, distinctive indigenous cultural history, the alluring Patkai Hills, and its unusual flora and fauna are more than enough to draw attention.

Dibang Valley District

The northernmost region of Arunachal Pradesh is the 9,129 km2 Dibang Valley District and Mipi is the northernmost village in the Mipi circle of the district. One of Mipi's well-known locations is the Mathun Valley, which is well known for its numerous undiscovered natural lakes, as well as for its native fauna and flora, and is a great choice for anyone passionate about hiking and exploring nature. Arunachal Pradesh's one of largest forest-covered areas, Dibang Valley is adored by scientists for the variety of wildlife it harbors, much of which is still unknown as the area is still discovering new species.

Tawang District

Tawang District with an area of approximately 2,085 km², which is located on the western side of the map, has picturesque westernmost locations like Zemithang, the westernmost village in Arunachal Pradesh and also known as "The Last Village of Arunachal Pradesh," which is becoming very popular among researchers for its rich biodiversity since the recent discovery of a new orchid species in the region by scientist Dr. Krishna Chowlu (ZSI) and team, named "Impatiens dorjeekhanduii" after the former Chief Minister. Zemithang also serves as a port for the Black-necked Crane, which is classified as "near threatened" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Lumla is another pleasant village situated in the westernmost region of the Tawang district, with diverse flora and fauna. It is popular for its avifauna diversity, and just recently in 2022, a sighting of 105 different bird species was witnessed in only three days by the birdwatchers in Lungla, a subdivision of the Tawang district, of which some of the exotic species spotted were the Ultramarine Fly Catcher, Redheaded Bullfinch, Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird, Blyth’s Swift, Bhutan Laughingtrush, Khalij Peasant, Rufous-Breasted Accentor, Crested Bunting, and Darjeeling Woodpecker, among others.

In closing, I'd say Tawang and Anjaw on the west and east sides were the easiest to research with enough available resources and information in comparison to the other two in the north and west. And it is an irony that the two politicians from both the west and east sides, Shri Pema Khandu (the current CM of Arunachal Pradesh) and Late KhalikoPul (the former CM of Arunachal Pradesh, respectively), are considered two of the most dynamic and powerful leaders to date to genuinely contribute and transform their societies. And it is pretty evident if you visit the regions yourself and witness it with your own eyes.