Subansiri River, Daporijo

Daporjio, the tiny scenic town of Arunachal Pradesh is the heart of North-East India. It is located at an altitude of 600m in the upper Subansiri (district). The word 'Dapo' and 'Rijo' mean 'the protection' and 'the valley'. Literally, Daporjio is protected against all the evil spirits by the Subansiri River. The river Subansiri makes the main branch of the River Brahmaputra which runs kissing the town. Hence, Darporjio is itself a complete holiday package by offering a range of tourist activities including trekking, river rafting, camping, picnics, and angling.

Description:

Subansiri River, the mainstream of upper Brahmaputra, is the major attraction of visiting Daporjio. It offers a number of adventurous, exciting and thrilling experiences of river rafting. If you are in this town of Arunachal Pradesh, you should not miss an opportunity to do rafting through the running river.

Traveler Tips:

1. Though the water of the stream is clean enough to put your hand or feet but do not drink it. You should carry a bottle of drinking water with you.
2. The difficulty level of rafting through Subansiri can be moderate to difficult (level 2 – 4). So, stretch yourself well before making an expedition. Before booking a rafting package, consider the distance carefully, especially if you are traveling with children and older people.
3. Carry a first-aid kit with you for an emergency.
4. Get energy bars, energy drinks, shorts, bathing suits, river sandals, old sneakers, and extra flip-flops with you.
5. If you are carrying a camera with you, make sure it has a waterproof lens, fresh batteries, and waterproof carry bag.
6. Also, carry a plastic bag with you to keep your wet clothes inside.
7. Follow the instructions of your guide carefully.
8. You may do rafting in a group of 4/ 6/ 8.

Things to Do:

• Rafting through the water of Subansiri River, Daporjio.
• Camping. You must get your rafting experience a level higher by doing camping at the rafting sites.
• Trekking.
• Do a few family picnics into nature.

Best Time to Visit:

The best time to make rafting through the river of Subansiri is between March and June or September and November. Do not dare to come here for a similar purpose in July – August, as heavy rainfall happens this time.

How to Reach?

By air – If you are planning a trip to Daporjio and mainly heading with the aim of water rafting, you can land at Mohanbari. It is a small beautiful village situated at 493 km away from Guwahati. Reaching the village, hire a cab or ride on a bus for reaching Pasighat.
By rail – The nearest railway station is Dibrugarh. To reach Pasighat from here, you need to take a bus.
By road – Assam State Transport Corporation or ASTC runs regular bus services on the route of NH 37 which connects the state with all the major towns and cities of Assam. Guwahati is at 440 km distance from Dibrugarh.

Nearby Attractions:

• Meghna Cave Temple
• Kamala Reserve Forest
• Daporjio Good Shepherd Church
• Shopping

So, you must get a hurry to plan a visit to this hidden gem of North-East India. You are surely going to have a memorable and thrilling vacation in this picturesque town of Arunachal Pradesh. Do a lot of rafting through the Subansiri River, Daporjio. Happy travel!