Nestled amidst the lush green hills of eastern Arunachal Pradesh, Kaimoi village in Longding district is gradually transforming from an obscure settlement into a rising tourist destination.

Longding, part of the Tirap-Changlang-Longding (TCL) corridor and historically affected by insurgent activity, has long been under the purview of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).

Yet, Kaimoi’s serene natural beauty and vibrant local culture are now bringing it into the limelight.

On September 27, coinciding with World Tourism Day, the village was awarded the prestigious Best Tourism Village-2025 Award by the state tourism department. The accolade has energized local residents and leadership, led by the young and dynamic Zila Parishad Member Rajiv Wangsa, who envision taking Kaimoi to na

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