Upper Siang district shares an international border with China (Tibet) in the North; District East Siang is located in the South, Dibang Valley in the East and West Siang district in the West. Yingkiong is its district headquarters.
The
inhabitants of this district are some indigenous tribes including Adi,
Memba, Khamba and Idu Mishmi. They have their own distinct culture and
rituals. They perform certain rituals viz. Solung, Aran, Reh, Lossar, Dihang, etc which are of historic significance.
Attractions
Mariyang
& Pekimodi Circuit, Tuting - Gelling Circuit, Rimpoche's Residence,
Yingkiong - Ekodumbing - Riutala Circuit, Yameng Lake, Riutala - A Holy
Place of Buddhists, Yingkiong - Tuting - Dewakota Circuit, Yingkiong -
Tuting - Tsitapuri Circuit, Mouling National Wildlife Sanctuary.
Facts & Figures
| Area |
6188 sq. km |
| Latitude |
94 Deg. - 95 Deg. North |
| Population (2001) |
33, 146 |
| Males |
17844 |
| Females |
15302 |
| Population density |
5 per sq. km |
| Sex Ratio |
855 females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate |
49.80% |
| No. of Sub-Division |
3 |
| No. of Tehsil |
11 |
| Postal Code (Yingkiong) |
791002 |
| STD Code |
3777 |
How to reach
Nearest Railhead: Murkongselek - 221 km from Yingkiong via Pasighat
Nearest Airport: Lilabari (North Lakhimpur) - 329 km from Yingkiong via Along
Helipads: Yingkiong, Tuting, Jengging, Geku, Mariyang, Singa & Paling
Bus Routes: Yingkiong - Along, Yingkiong - Pasighat, Yingkiong - Mariyang, Yingkiong - Jengging, Yingkiong – Tuting