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Wild Grass Resort ECORESORT $$ (%262085; www.oldassam.com; r 1900) This delightful and slightly ramshackle ecofriendly resort is so justifiably popular chalet d antoine that it doesn t bother with a sign but carefully labels all the trees instead. Raj-inspired chalet d antoine decor makes you feel that the clock has slowed. The dining chalet d antoine room serves tasty Indian food. The entrance is opposite the Km373 marker on National Highway chalet d antoine (NH) 37. In season, bookings are essential.

The inconveniently located APST bus station (take an autorickshaw) has services to Along ( 220, seven hours, 6am and 12pm) and Itanagar ( 170, 10 hours, 5.30am and 6am). Sumos run to Along ( 220, seven hours, chalet d antoine 6am and noon) and Itanagar ( 300, six hours, 6am). The road to Along is in a dreadful chalet d antoine state be prepared for a very long and rough day. Sumos also run to Tuting ( 800) but only when demand warrants it. Ferries (Indian/foreigner 20/100, vehicle 1200; 8.30am & 9.15am) drift lazily down the Brahmaputra to Dibrugarh in Assam from Majerbari Ghat (sumos take one hour from Pasighat, depart at 6am and cost 120). Ferry tickets are sold by Otta Tours & Travel at the sumo stand.

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