Mona Lamba, fashion designer

nI’ve had the good fortune of travelling extensively, but there’s a small place in the state of Arunachal Pradesh called Debang that has remained a favourite with me ever since I first went there. About 10 years ago, I was based in Assam and lived on a tea plantation and sometimes we’d drive down to nearby places. It was on one such getaway that we visited Debang, which is situated close to the Burma border. The town is located at the confluence of two rivers and in the distance, the mountains loom large.

What makes Debang a winner in my book is the fact that it offers you nature at its unspoilt best ? wide open spaces, scenic locales and fresh mountain air. Another plus is that it’s far from being a ‘touristy’ place, which then makes it just perfect for those craving some peace and quiet.

When we’d visit Debang, we would stay in the government guest house there and this was a place with no electricity. Yet we loved it, for it was like we’d stepped back in time.

I’ve been to Debang a number of times, but give me chance, and I’d go there again in a shot.