Basar

Basar is a small town and headquarters of Leparada District in central Arunachal Pradesh, located in a scenic valley at about 578 metres elevation. It is the cultural heartland of the Galo tribe and known for its terraced paddy fields, forested hills and river confluences. Promoted by Arunachal Tourism as an eco and cultural destination, it offers village tourism, nature walks and festivals like Mopin and BASCON.

Visitors can expect a quiet valley town surrounded by forested hills, terraced fields and rivers. The town centre has a local market, small shops, eateries and homestays. Surroundings include villages with traditional Galo houses, bamboo groves, and natural sites like Basar Confluence where the Kidi and Hii rivers meet. Walks through paddy fields, village visits, photography and interaction with local tribal culture are the main experiences.

Basar is the ancestral homeland of the Galo tribe, one of the major tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. The area has long been inhabited by Galo communities practicing traditional jhum and settled terrace cultivation. It was formerly part of West Siang District before Leparada District was created in 2018 with Basar as its headquarters.

Basar is the cultural centre of the Galo people. The Mopin harvest festival, celebrated with the Popir dance, is the most important cultural event. The BASCON Festival at Basar Confluence showcases Galo heritage, handicrafts, cuisine and eco-tourism. Traditional bamboo houses, handloom weaving and community rituals reflect Galo customs and agrarian lifestyle.