De Afra Campsite

Fall asleep to the rumble of the Dibang River and wake beneath snow-capped peaks, at a riverside camp so far from city lights that the Milky Way spills clear across the sky.

De Afra Campsite — also known as Dree Afra Campsite, Anini — sits on the banks of the Dibang River near Acheso village, wrapped in evergreen forest and framed by towering Himalayan peaks. This is riverside camping in Dibang Valley at its most elemental: cosy tents, the crackle of a campfire, and evenings shared with the local Idu Mishmi host over home-cooked food. With near-total absence of light pollution, it's among the finest spots for stargazing camping in Arunachal Pradesh. Days are for chilling by the riverfront with a hot cup of chai, learning about Idu Mishmi culture in Anini, or setting off on treks into the surrounding wilderness. As offbeat camping in Northeast India goes, few places feel this raw or this restorative.

Best time to visit
The De Afra Campsite best time to visit is October to April, when clear skies bring crisp days, cold starlit nights and the best river views.

Traveller tip
On how to reach De Afra Campsite — fly into Dibrugarh (Mohanbari) in Assam, drive to Anini via Roing, then continue around 30 km to Acheso; the final stretch takes 1–2 hours on rough roads that Google Maps doesn't record, so travel by daylight with a local driver. Pack warm layers even in summer — riverside nights turn sharply cold. Plan permits and travel details via the official Arunachal Tourism portal.

This camp makes an ideal base among Anini tourist places — easily built into BreakBag Holidays' customised Offbeat Arunachal Pradesh tour packages.