Overview
- Officials outlined a five-day program featuring sunrise ceremonies, cultural performances, guided treks, river activities, eco-camping, village tours, workshops, and local food showcases.
- A sunrise pledge is scheduled for January 1 to reinforce the festival’s sustainability commitments.
- Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the initiative aims to build livelihoods for local residents and position Dong on the global tourism map.
- Dong lies near the India–China–Myanmar tri-junction and is home to the Meyor community, underscoring the location’s cultural and strategic significance.
- Access is remote, with the nearest airport at Tezu about 200 km away and the nearest railhead at Tinsukia in Assam about 300 km away, requiring additional road travel.