Nafra

Nafra is a small hill town and circle headquarters in Bichom District of Arunachal Pradesh, formerly part of West Kameng. Located at about 1,300 metres in the Eastern Himalayas, it is surrounded by dense forests, rivers and orchid-rich hills. It serves as a gateway to Sessa Orchid Sanctuary and Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary and is known for its tranquil natural setting and indigenous tribal culture.

Visitors can expect a quiet Himalayan town surrounded by forested hills, river valleys and agricultural fields. The settlement has a small market, administrative buildings, homestays and local eateries. The surrounding landscape offers forested trails, viewpoints, and access to nearby wildlife sanctuaries. Cultural interaction with local Aka (Hrusso) and Miji communities, traditional houses and monasteries in the broader region are part of the experience.

Nafra is inhabited predominantly by the Aka (Hrusso) and Miji tribes, with rich traditions of handicrafts, festivals and agrarian practices. The area reflects the broader Buddhist and indigenous cultural heritage of western Arunachal Pradesh.