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Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary

Owing its name to Mehao Lake, located within the reserve, Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife places in Arunachal Pradesh. The sanctuary was established in 1980 and is home to many species of wild animals including the Bengal tiger, hoolock gibbon, leopard and clouded leopard.The best way to explore the vicinity of the Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary will be undertaking a 12-km long trek that will take approximately 4-7 hours. Idu Mishmi Tribe (belonging to Tibeto-Burmese region), and Adi Tribe are the major tribes that dominate the areas. Also, here one can find good Nepali population. They are the one who are responsible for maintaining all the orchards in the region.