Hotel Dibang Valley, Roing, Arunachal Pradesh

Tucked in the Lower Dibang Valley near Roing, this eco lodge is surrounded by orange orchards and private forests. Its cottages are built on stilts using local materials such as bamboo, hardwood, brick and cane so you feel close to nature without giving up comfort. Each cottage has its own balcony or veranda with views of the Brahmaputra valley and hills beyond. The dining lounge is done in the local Idu Mishmi ethnic style and the evenings often end around a log fire sipping warm local rice wine or watching the sunset. It is the kind of place where you wake early for bird walks, let misty mornings settle into bright days, and enjoy meals made with fresh local produce.