Mariyang is the homeland of Padam, Pasi and Millang communities located at 52 KMs from the district headquarters, Yingkiong. It is also accessible via Pasighat – Ranaghat road, crossing the river Siang by boat. It is situated at a hillock overlooking the confluence of the river Yammeng and Yamne. Apart from scenic beauty, one can go and see the Damro village, which is known to be the largest village of Upper Siang (10 Kms from Mariyang). Pekimodi, which is famous in Adi folklore is 34 Kms away from Mariyang. The Padams, Millangs and Pasis have a rich traditional culture. Solung a festival is celebrated in the month of September. During this festival, a traditional dance form namely Ponung is performed by the village belles.

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Gelling is the village, which is attached to the International Boundary of China, the famous MacMohan Line touches this region. River Tsangpo enters here from Tibet and is locally named Tsang Chu, which is further named river Siang in the South and Bramhaputra in Assam. Hike to Dampo Tso Lake, Sibe-Re waterfall are the main attractions of this village.

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Dewakota means abode of God derived from Sanskrit. It is surrounded by Nyigong (Yangshang Chu) river and is located on a plateau. It is 40 KM (Approx.) from Tuting and accessible only by porter track. The natives believe that Guru Rimpoche has kept many sacred treasure / script (TER) at Dewakota, which are yet to be revealed and deciphered. The caves can accommodate more than 100 pilgrims at a time. They are accessible only during winter season, because for in summer season, the caves remain submerged under Yangshang Chu river. 

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