Dong

Dong is a small remote village in Walong Circle of Anjaw District, Arunachal Pradesh, located at the confluence of the Lohit River and Sati stream. Situated near the India-China-Myanmar tri-junction, it is recognized as the easternmost village of India and is famous as the place that receives the first sunrise in the country, as early as 5:30 AM. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and pine forests, it is a notable sunrise viewpoint.

Visitors can expect a remote Himalayan valley setting at about 1,240 meters elevation, accessible via a short trek from Walong. The main experience is the early morning sunrise viewed from a hilltop viewpoint overlooking the Lohit River valley and surrounding eastern Himalayan ranges. The area consists of a small tribal hamlet with basic homestays, forested trails, river confluence views, and quiet mountain scenery. Facilities are minimal and the visit involves walking on unpaved and uphill paths.

The Walong and Dong area is historically noted for the Battle of Walong in 1962, with the Walong War Memorial nearby commemorating soldiers. Dong's significance as the easternmost village has made it a symbolic landmark for India's first sunrise.

Dong is inhabited primarily by the Meyor (Zakhring) and Mishmi tribal communities. The village reflects traditional Arunachali tribal lifestyle, with subsistence farming and close connection to the Lohit River valley culture.