India, Feb. 22 -- My cousin floods me with photos of the most epic sunrise from Dong Valley and I'm hooked instantly. Dong Valley isn't just the first place the sun touches India; it's where the mighty Himalayas begin their majestic rise. It feels like the Valley is calling to me, and just like that, our journey to Arunachal Pradesh rolls into motion.

Touchdown Tawang Yaks stand as silent sentinels in the vast, unspoiled landscapes; from misty peaks to serene valleys (Photo Credit: Shutterstock) We stand at Sela Pass, 13,700 feet above sea level, watching fluttering prayer flags send whispers to the heavens. Driving from Bomdila, winding through jagged peaks and mist-shrouded valleys, has brought us to this tranquil threshold where West...