Mechuka: Or Menchukha is a town

Mechuka or Menchukha is a town, assembly constituency and subdivision in the Menchukha Valley of Yargyap Chu/ Siyom River in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is known for its religious and historical significance, its airstrip, its road connectivity and its tourism potential. L ocated about 29 km from MacMahon Line (that separates India from China), the breathtakingly beautiful Mechuka Valley lies in the West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. With a name that literally means the medicinal water of snow, this surreal valley has picture-postcard views of snow-capped peaks, vast meadows and evergreen pine forests. Until recently, the bowl-shaped valley was known only for its airfield - it was one of the crucial strategic locations during the 1962 war with China ... Mechuka is a famous destination in Arunachal Pradesh for exotic tribes and the scenic beauty it engulfs. The other name for Mechuka is Menchukha. It is a small town nestled above the sea level in Mechuka valley. It is home to Memba, Ramo, Bokar and Libo tribes. The natives are the followers of Buddhism, Donyi-Poloism and Christianity. Explore age-old tribal culture and nature you would have never imagined, in this one week Mechuka tour, best in Arunachal Pradesh Tourism.