river run lodge maupin Of the various Adi villages around Along, Kabu (2km north of Along) is the best known and most easil

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Of the various Adi villages around Along, Kabu (2km north of Along) is the best known and most easily accessible. Before entering river run lodge maupin the village you must seek permission from the headman (who often demands a 500 fee). As well as admiring the spectacular longhouse architecture that is a hallmark of all Adi villages don t miss the terrifying cable-trussed but bamboo-decked wobbly suspension bridge over the river. Fortunately for vertigo sufferers a modern metal bridge has just been completed, which makes crossing the river slightly river run lodge maupin less sickening. It remains to be seen if the old bridge will be maintained or not. There are further interesting, and less visited, Adi villages on the road to Pasighat, but whichever river run lodge maupin village you visit be discreet with cameras as the locals aren t at all keen on them.