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{{Short description|Valley in India}}
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'''Sangti Valley''' is located in [[Eastern Himalaya|Eastern Himalayan Foothills]], [[West Kameng district]] of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. Sangti River flows along with the valley.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sangti Valley {{!}} District West Kameng, Government of Arunachal Pradesh {{!}} India |url=https://westkameng.nic.in/tourist-place/sangti-valley/ |access-date=2023-03-08 |language=en-US}}</ref> Sangti river meets with Dirang River at Dirang Dzong village, which is located near the Dirang town.

[[File:Sangti river.jpg|Sangti river|thumb|200px]]

Sangti Valley is known for its picturesque scenery and weather.
Sangti village is located onsite of valley and about 15 kilometres from [[Dirang]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-05-07 |title=Sangti Village |url=https://kalpavriksh.org/sangti-village/ |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=Kalpavriksh |language=en-US}}</ref> The valley is also a tourist destination for trekkers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-29 |title=The Magic of Sangti Valley, Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh |url=https://lemonicks.com/asia/india/arunachal-pradesh/sangti-valley-dirang/ |access-date=2023-03-08 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Transportation ==

=== Road ===
The village connected through Bomdilla - Tawang highway. There is a road which connects Dirang Dzong village to Sangti Village which is about 10 km long.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-16 |title=Sangti Valley Travel Guide & Travelogue {{!}} The Travelling Slacker |url=https://travellingslacker.com/sangti-valley-travel-guide/ |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=travellingslacker.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Places ==

* '''Sangti Village''', village located inside the valley. The village comes under Dirang circle of West Kameng district. The village located 45 km from district headquarter at [[Bomdila]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pal |first=Suchismita |date=2022-10-26 |title=Sangti Valley In Arunachal Pradesh Is A Hidden Paradise With Lush Green Pastures And Misty Hills |url=https://curlytales.com/sangti-valley-in-arunachal-pradesh-is-a-hidden-paradise-with-lush-green-pastures-and-misty-hills/ |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=Curly Tales |language=en-US}}</ref> The village is mostly inhibited by [[Monpa people]] who follow [[Mahayana|Mahayana Buddhism]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Rachel |date=2016-01-18 |title=Secret Little Sangti Valley in NE India |url=https://hippie-inheels.com/sangti-valley/ |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=Hippie In Heels |language=en-US}}</ref> The population of the village is 630.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sangti village in Dirang taluka, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh |url=https://vill.co.in/arunachal-pradesh/west-kameng/dirang-246015660/sangti-015662616710/ |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=vill.co.in |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Buddhist Monasteries''', there are many Monpa worshipped monasteries located alongside valley.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Jahnavi |title=Explore A Unique Cultural & Community Experience In Arunachal Pradesh This March |url=https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/explore-a-unique-cultural-community-experience-in-arunachal-pradesh-this-march |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=Homegrown |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-06 |title=Sangti Valley Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh - A Hidden Paradise |url=https://imvoyager.com/sangti-valley-dirang-arunachal-pradesh/ |access-date=2023-03-08 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''Sangti Valley Sheep Farm''', is sheep breeding farm located 7 km from Dirang located on bank of Sangti river.
* '''Campsite''', there many campsites located in the valley along with the river. They are owned and maintained by locals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-19 |title=Sangti Valley - 7 Reasons To Discover This Secluded Wonder In Arunachal Pradesh! |url=https://thirdeyetraveller.com/sangti-valley-arunachal-pradesh/ |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=thirdeyetraveller.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Wildlife ==
The valley is breeding centre for endangered specie of [[Black-necked crane]] (thing thung karmu).<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Black-necked cranes shortening their stay in Sangti {{!}} The Arunachal Times |url=https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2021/12/06/black-necked-cranes-shortening-their-stay-in-sangti/ |access-date=2023-03-08 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-12-04 |title=In Arunachal, picnickers, feral dogs threaten black-necked crane wintering site |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/in-arunachal-picnickers-feral-dogs-threaten-black-necked-crane-wintering-site/article37837168.ece |access-date=2023-03-08 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-02 |title=Human activity disturbs quiet habitat of black-necked cranes in Arunachal Pradesh |url=https://india.mongabay.com/2021/06/human-activity-disturbs-quiet-habitat-of-black-necked-cranes-in-arunachal-pradesh/ |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=Mongabay-India |language=en-US}}</ref> The bird is considered holy in Monpa communities resides in valley.<ref>{{Cite web |title=As black-necked cranes return to Tawang, expert says awareness key for survival |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/as-black-necked-cranes-return-to-tawang-expert-says-awareness-key-for-survival-62382 |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=www.downtoearth.org.in |language=en}}</ref>

[[File:Black Necked Crane (167276259).jpeg|thumbnail|200px|Black Necked Crane]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Wikivoyage|Dirang}}
{{Arunachal Pradesh}}

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[[Category:Cities and towns in West Kameng district]]

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