According to Buddhist tradition, Pemako is one of the 16 earthly paradises, a promised land free of worry, the ultimate hidden haven. The place where it is prophesied that the seed of humanity will thrive at the end of the world in famine and calamities.
In the beginning of the 20th century many Khampas from Tibet made the long, arduous trek to Pemako in quest of succor and refuge. They are now one of the major inhabitants of the region, along The Adis and Mishmis, who were the original inhabitants (here) of the area. The region is a melting pot of different tribal cultures, where all the tribes coexist in complete harmony among themselves and with nature. Walking through Pemako one can see the Adi, Memba, khampa and Mishmi villages with their distinctive cultures, faith and lifestyles.
The Pemako is consecrated to the female divinity of Dorje Phagmon (also known as Vajrayogini) and its sacred geography is mapped to the body of this sleeping Goddess. Her head is the Kangri Kangpo, her two breasts are Namche Barwa and Gyala Peri respectively. The lower part of her body lies in Yangsang or the innermost Pemako which is the upper Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh. In the confluence of Siang (Tsangpo) and Yangsang is the sacred triangle Kila Yangzom, the vulva of Goddess Dorje Phagmo. The supreme of sacred lands is now open to the world to discover and marvel.
Pemako is one of the main hidden lands concealed like a terma treasure by Guru Rinpoche. It lies partly in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India, and partly in Tibet. It is the Mandala of Vajra Yogini. The Devakotta Mountain is a river island within Pemako with the river circling it like a horse shoe. This is one of the most significant holy sites of the hidden land and lies entirely in India.
This pilgrimage is suitable for anyone who can trek 04 hours a day (on an average).
Kora in The Land of the Lotus Born, Titapori Mountain and the Holy Devakotta.
Every year, pilgrims traverse the area on Kora (circumbulation). Covering the sacred Devakota, the gathering place of the Dakinis (or female illuminated entities ,the sky dancers), The Holy Titapori Mountain, The Land of the Lotus Born, Pemashree and Riu Tala.
After an arduous trekking of 4 days one reaches the sacred Titapori Mountain at 14000 ft. The landscape here forms a fully opened lotus. In the lake of Danakosha there is the Citta Island, ‘the heart of the world’. According to the ancient Pemako guide book, upon merely seeing this place one ‘s obscurations to knowledge will be cleared and negative Karma accumulated over a thousand eons will be purified.
From here one has a breathtaking view of the majestic Himalaya range with the Namche Barwa Peak and the Kondu Dosem Potrang, which is the mythical palace of Dorje Sempa (Padmasambava or Guru Rinpoche) in the north, the Pemashree and the Eko Dumbing or Riu Tala of the Abroka range towards west and south respectively.
It is a treasure trove of flora and fauna with all kinds of medicinal and aromatic plants and rare flowers. It is also a Rhododendron fairyland. 44 new species were discovered here in 2005. Wildlife includes the Goral, Takin, Musk Deer, Snow Leopard and many more. The region offers very challenging trekking opportunities for real trekkers, pilgrims, plant enthusiasts, bird watchers and others.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Day 02: Delhi – Dibrugarh.
Day 03: Dibrugarh – Pasighat 06 hours drive with river crossing
Day 04: Pasighat – Jengging 07 hours drive
Day 05: Jengging – Tuting 07 hours drive
Day 06: TREK Tuting – Kuging Village (05 hours 2786 ft)
Day 07: TREK Kuging Village - Mabi (06 hours 7205 ft)
Day 08: TREK Mabi – Yungchak (03 hours 7925 ft)
Day 09: TREK Yungchak – Kanebenga (05 hours 10795 ft)
Day 10: TREK Kanebenga – Pao Lipik (06 hours 11959 ft)
Day 11: TREK Pao Lipik – Dhana Kosa (05 hours 13123 ft)
Day 12: TREK Dhana Kosa: Holy Circumbulation
Day 13: TREK Dhana Kosa – Wangchen Phukpa (07 hours 13225 ft)
Day 14: TREK Wangchen Phukpa – Dungchen Droma (03 hours 12500ft)
Day 15: TREK Dungchen Droma – Tashi Droma (08 hours 4663 ft)
Day 16: TREK Tashi Droma – Mankota Village (07 hours 3771ft)
Day 17: TREK Man Kota - Payengdam (05 hours 4017 ft)
Day 18: TREK Payengdam – Tuting (07 hours 1493 ft)
Day 19: Tuting – Jengging 07 hours drive
Day 20: Jengging – Pasighat 07 hours drive
Day 21: Pasighat – Dibrugarh 06 hours drive with river crossing
Day 22: Dibrugarh – Delhi
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