Wakro

Wakro is a small town in Lohit District of eastern Arunachal Pradesh, located in the Lohit Valley about 25 km from Tezu. It serves as the gateway to the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and is inhabited predominantly by the Mishmi tribe. The town is known for its scenic forested surroundings, Mishmi cultural heritage, and as a base for visits to Parshuram Kund and Glow Lake.

Visitors can expect a quiet, small valley town surrounded by forested hills and the Kamlang River valley. The settlement has basic market areas, homestays and local eateries, with views of dense forests and nearby villages inhabited by the Mishmi community. It is primarily used as a base to explore Kamlang Tiger Reserve, trek to Glow Lake, visit Parshuram Kund, and experience local tribal culture and handicrafts at the Apna Bana museum and craft centre.

Wakro is a traditional settlement area of the Mishmi tribe in the Lohit Valley and forms part of the historic Lohit frontier region. The nearby Parshuram Kund has long been associated with pilgrimage traditions.

Wakro is a cultural centre for the Mishmi community, particularly the Meyor and Miju Mishmi groups. The town showcases Mishmi language, traditional handicrafts, weaving and customs, preserved and displayed at the local Apna Bana cultural museum and craft initiatives.