Girls and women sell oranges in Arunachal Pradesh

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Girls and women sell oranges (and a few pineapples!) in Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh, a mysterious, magical and mystical land tucked away in the north eastern tip of India is one of the most compelling holiday destinations in India. This remotest outpost of the North Eastern states entices the adventurer with its picturesque moutain peaks, swift rivers and verdant valleys. Itanagar is the capital of the state. However the ownership of Arunachal Pradesh is under dispute. China claims that it is part of Tibet. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". Literally it means "land of the rising sun" (Sanskrit: Arun: Sun,Pradesh: state, province or region) in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. It is also known as the "Orchid State of India" and the