Mago is a village Panchayat in Thingbu Tehsil of Tawang district in the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Situated on the banks of the Goshu Chu, it lies 85 km from Tawang and 59 km from Jang. A well-maintained road connects Jang and Mago. The nearest railway station is in Missamari, and the closest airport is in Guwahati.
Mago | |
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Village | |
  Mago Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India  Mago Mago (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°41′16″N 92°12′29″E / 27.68778°N 92.20806°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| District | Tawang |
| Elevation | 3,585 m (11,762 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-AR |
| Vehicle registration | AR |
Demography
editThe inhabitants of Mago belong to the Monpa community, primarily engaged in yak herding. During the summer, these herders move further up into the mountain pastures to graze their yaks. The village is home to over 1,000 yaks. In June and July, the region also sees the growth of caterpillar fungus (Keeda Jadi), which is highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine as an aphrodisiac.[citation needed]
Amenities
editMago has a hydropower plant and an Airtel mobile tower. The village's main attractions are its two perennial hot water springs. Accommodations include state government guest rooms and home stays.[citation needed]
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