Pumao

Pumao is a traditional Wancho tribal village located in Longding Circle of Longding District in southeastern Arunachal Pradesh, near the district headquarters Longding and close to the Nagaland-Myanmar border region. The village is notable for its preserved Wancho culture, traditional stilt houses, wood carving and handicrafts, and scenic forested hill surroundings. It offers visitors an authentic glimpse into the lifestyle, customs and heritage of one of Arunachal Pradesh's prominent tribes.

Visitors to Pumao can expect a small, rural hill village with traditional Wancho stilt houses made of wood and bamboo, narrow village paths and surrounding forested slopes. The setting is quiet and agricultural, with views of the Patkai hills. Visitors can observe daily village life, traditional architecture, wood carvings and handicrafts, and interact with local residents to learn about Wancho customs and festivals. There are no formal tourist structures or museums within the village itself.

Pumao is inhabited by the Wancho tribe, one of the major tribes of Longding District with a historically documented tradition of village chieftainship and wood carving. The area reflects the broader history of Wancho settlements in the Patkai hills along the Arunachal Pradesh-Nagaland border.

The village is culturally significant as a centre of Wancho heritage, known for traditional stilt architecture, wood carving, beadwork, handicrafts, and festivals such as Oriah. It preserves customary practices, oral traditions and community life of the Wancho people.