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Pasighat in March
Arunachal Pradesh, India
March brings spring energy to Pasighat. Orange orchards in surrounding villages are at their last, the Siang invites kayakers, and the hills explode green. The town is Arunachal's most connected and comfortable base.
The March story
Spring Pasighat is where accessibility meets authenticity. No permit drama, no altitude stress.
Why March scores 4/5
Weather
March brings spring energy to Pasighat. Orange orchards in surrounding villages are at their last, the Siang invites kayakers, and the hills explode green.
Roads & Access
note: NH 15 from Dibrugarh (Assam) — 100km, 3-4 hrs. Also connected to Itanagar via NH 415.. from nearest city: Dibrugarh 100km, 3-4 hrs
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. note: General Hospital Pasighat is one of the better facilities in Arunachal.. rescue: District administration + NDRF. ambulance: 108 available. nearest hospital: General Hospital Pasighat
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. All networks work in town. Jio and Airtel available.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Low altitude and accessible, River activities available, Good infrastructure for NE
Elevation
153m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓kayakers
- ✓families
- ✓nature lovers
- ✓couples
- ✓first-time visitors
Who should think twice
- ✗those who dislike warming temperatures
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January Pasighat is the Siang river at its calmest — clear, blue-green, and framed by hills that catch winter light. |
| February | 4/5 | February warms Pasighat gently. The Siang maintains its winter clarity, tribal villages around town are accessible, and the hills show the first hints of green returning. |
| Marchviewing | 4/5 | March brings spring energy to Pasighat. Orange orchards in surrounding villages are at their last, the Siang invites kayakers, and the hills explode green. |
| April | 3/5 | April heats Pasighat up. The lowland location (153m) means it gets properly warm, and humidity climbs. |
| May | 2/5 | Hot and humid |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon onset |
| July | 1/5 | Heavy monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 3/5 | Post-monsoon transition |
| October | 5/5 | October is Pasighat's headline month. The Siang settles into perfect rafting condition — powerful enough to thrill, controlled enough to be safe. |
| November | 5/5 | November keeps Pasighat at peak. The Siang is at its most photogenic — clear, green-blue, and ideal for every grade of rafting. |
| December | 4/5 | December cools Pasighat into winter mode — mornings are crisp, the Siang is glass-clear, and birding along the riverbanks peaks. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Dibrugarh 100km, 3-4 hrs
Elevation
153m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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