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'''Koloriang''' is a hilly [[district]] headquarters town of [[Kurung Kumey district|Kurung Kumey]] district in [[Arunachal Pradesh]], [[India]], bordering [[Tibet]]. It has an altitude of {{Convert|1000|m}},<ref name=elevation>[https://books.google.com/books?id=2Y0CAAAAMAAJ&q=Koloriang Arunachal Pradesh District Gazetteers: Tirap District], Government of Arunachal Pradesh, 1981</ref> is surrounded by high mountains<ref>{{cite book |author= Toni Huber, Stuart Blackburn |date=2012 |title=Origins and Migrations in the Extended Eastern Himalayas |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DW2hXzFETkQC&dq=Koloriang&pg=PA73 |publisher=[[Brill Publishers]] |page=73 |isbn=978-9004226913 |access-date=30 July 2015}}</ref> and is located in the left bank of river Kurung, one of the major tributaries of [[Subansiri River|Subansiri river]]. The climate is rainy and hot during summer and very cold in winter. Located at an altitude of 1,040 metres above sea level, this town is also an old administrative centre. It is about 257 km from state capital, Itanagar.

==Etymology==
This town has derived its name from two words, Kolo is believed to be the name of the owner of the area and Riang meaning land.

==Climate==

The temperature during spring and winter ranges between 20 and 30 °C. The locals are asserting [https://www.borderlens.com/around-the-web/koloriang-is-on-the-verge-of-surpassing-mawsynram-as-the-wettest-place/ Koloriang's] recognition as the wettest place on earth. It will not only make the area famous the world over but will also attract tourists.

==Culture ==

The [[Bengia]], [[Chera]], [[Nangram]], [[Chello]], [[Riya]], [[Yumlam]], [[Gida (clan)|Gida]], [[Gichik]], [[Kiogi]], [[Bamang]], Kipa, [[Tadar]], [[Gyamar]], [[Tarh (clan)|Tarh]], [[Phassang]], [[Tai peoples|Tai]], [[Lokam (clan)|Lokam]], [[Sangha]], [[Tamchi (clan)|Tamchi]], [[Pisa (clan)|Pisa]], clans of [[Nyishi]] community inhabits the area.

[[Longte]] is the annual festival of the area where people enjoy with festivity and pray different gods and goddesses for protection and well being of humanity, livestock and general prosperity.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}} It is celebrated in the month of April every year. Nyokum is also celebrated with greater festive and joy, [[Mithuns]] are sacrificed for good life and generous to their lord, where [[Nyub]], local priest chants the local prayer where he trades the offerings with positive success and enlightenment in life and for bumper production of agricultural goods.

==Geography ==
At present, the destination sprawls over a land area of 5,39,672.50 square metres. [[Nikja]], [[Yapak]], [[Tayang]], [[Nyollo]], and [[Pinggang]],( Taipa), are the nearby villages.

==Politics==

The name of the current{{when|date=March 2019}} MLA of this constituency is [[Lokam Tasar]].

==Tourism==

Known for its natural environment, the town is visited by those interested in nature walks and trekking.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}} On the way to Koloriang from Ziro, there are a number of picnic spots.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}} Tourists visiting the town also head towards nearby villages such as Sangram, Palin, Deed and Talo.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}}
As common population calls koloriang Mini India it is proven when the Town is seen from the Above (Air).

==Transport==

The nearest airport serving the area is Naharlagun Airport, which is located in Naharlagun. People travelling from international destinations board flights to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in [[Guwahati]], which has connecting flights to Lilabari Airport in Assam, located close to Koloriang. Apst (Arunachal Pradesh State Transport) service is available from Itanagar via Naharlagun in alternative days.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}}

It is on the [[National Highway 13 (India)|NH13]] which is part of larger [[Trans-Arunachal Highway]]. A strategic road was constructed by BRO in 2017 in [[Kurung Kumey district]] between Huri (which is already connected to Koloriang) and Sarli after heavy construction equipment was heli-airlifted from [[Ziro]], which will enable Koloriang-Huri-Sarli-Taliha-Daporijo connectivity by facilitating the construction of the remaining Sarli-Taliha section.<ref name=sar1>[https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/border-road-org-builds-strategic-road-in-remote-arunachal-near-china-117090400810_1.html Border Road Org builds strategic road in remote Arunachal near China], Business Standard, 4 Sept 2017.</ref><ref name=sar3>[http://www.arunachalpwd.org/pdf/SARDP_Power_point.pdf SARDP approved roads], SARDP plan, 2017.</ref> Once Taliha-[[Daporijo]], [[Taliha]]-[[Nacho, Arunachal Pradesh|Nacho]], Taliha-Tato (head quarter of [[Shi Yomi district]] are completed, all of which were under construction in February 2021 while facing land acquisition issues, it will provide the [[Arunachal Frontier Highway|strategic frontier connectivity]] from [[Seppa]]-Tamsang Yangfo-Sarili-Koloriang-Sarili-Nacho(and beyond to Daporijo-[[Taksing]])-Tato(and beyond to [[Mechuka]]-Gelling and [[Aalo]]).<ref name=sar2>[http://164.100.47.193/lsscommittee/Defence/17_Defence_10.pdf Defence committee: action taken report], Parliament of India, 12 Feb 2021.</ref>

==See also ==
* [[List of districts of Arunachal Pradesh]]

==References==
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[[Category:Kurung Kumey district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Kurung Kumey district]]

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