Raga

Raga is the administrative headquarters of Kamle District in central Arunachal Pradesh, located in a hilly valley of the Subansiri region. The small town serves as the main administrative, commercial and cultural centre for the surrounding Nyishi tribal villages. Surrounded by forested hills and near the Subansiri River basin, it is notable for its tribal culture, local markets and as a gateway to Ziro Valley and Talle Valley.

Visitors can expect a small, quiet district headquarters town set among forested hills and valleys. The town consists of administrative buildings, a main market area with local shops and eateries, residential clusters and roads connecting to nearby villages. Surroundings offer views of hills, terraced fields and forested slopes. Visitors can observe daily life of the Nyishi community, visit the local market, and use Raga as a base for exploring nearby natural areas and villages.

Raga has long been inhabited by the Nyishi tribe and served as an administrative circle headquarters in Lower Subansiri district. It gained prominence when Kamle District was created in 2017 by bifurcating Lower Subansiri, with Raga designated as the district headquarters.

Raga is a cultural centre for the Nyishi community, the major tribe of Kamle District. Traditional festivals such as Nyokum Yullo, traditional houses, handicrafts and local customs are integral to the town's cultural identity.