Pashighat is situated in the beautiful land of Arunachal Pradesh and is one of the oldest towns of the state. Pashigaht is the nerve center of the East Siang District. The town is blessed with beautiful and captivating landscape and the Siang river enhances the beauty of the place. It is one of the most coveted destinations for photographers. The place is inhabited by the Pasis tribe and the name of the town is derived from the name of the tribe.The town is situated at an altitude of 155 metres above sea level and is also known as the Gateway to the majestic state of Arunachal Pradesh. Pashighat is also known for tea gardens and this attracts a lot of travelers to this place. The Daying Ering Wild Life Sanctuary and the Pangin are the major tourist spots of this town.