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Patkai Hills

The Patkai range is one of the richest in biodiversity in the world. Patkai is a high mountain located in the easternmost part of our state of Assam and extends to nearby states - Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland as well as border country Myanmar. It is a dense evergreen rainforest. The Patkai is also the source of several rivers in Assam like- Budhidihing and Nadihing. The Nadihing River originally flowed under the name 'Diom' from the confluence of the Mishmi and Patkai Hills. Other rivers originating from the Patkai are the Namphuk, Tirap, and Dibang River. In addition, several other rivers and tributaries originate from the Mishmi Hills of the Patkai range and flow through Arunachal Pradesh to Assam.

The great Patkai is home to several diverse ethnic groups. The first rays of the sun shine through this mountain in our state of Assam.