Hotel Solu – Hotels in Pakke Kessang, Arunachal Pradesh
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2J6W+6F9, Bhalukpong, 790114
Status: OPERATIONAL
Rating: 3.5
Rated count: 37
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We reached Bhalukpong on 19th May 2016 late evening, our driver, BabuAli suggested this riverside hotel. Really a superb view of the river and the road to Tawang just below, you could see all the vehicles zooming to Tawang. We got Egg curry cooked and served mostly by young girls. A darkish young girl, (around 22yrs) the manager, showed us the rooms and we at once fell in love with the ambience, started staying, though perhaps not so luxurious in appearance and cleanliness, but we loved the moon-lit view of the river rather too much and the decency of the manager, a little snobbish, yet tolerable. Interestingly, this hotel has all the energizing switches of AC, geyser etc. at the reception counter too and I was told different rates would apply if we used AC, we laughed at this very inexpensive hotel’s extra-charges !!! Next morning there was a ceremony for all Tibetans living in and around Arunachal, there was a huge queue, (300 kids) around 6:30 AM, the festivities started right from this hotel with the burning of Fern Tree Leaves and an agile Ghost dancing like a snake-dragon !!! I took long videos for an hour right from my balcony, then the queue move away. We were refused BF as there was no cook at the time, all had gone participating in the rituals, yet we pardoned them as we were still awed with the ceremony. Started for Dirang…alas ! forgot my expensive pant and belt and a few other items etc. at Solu hotel room !!
On our return journey from Tawang, a few days later, we just took a chance if the pant and items were still there ! OMG, everything was kept we had never expected to be, a fair looking chef girl (around 25yrs) brought the items immediately and returned to me ! I really wanted to give her a hefty sum as tips since she literally shocked me with their honesty, but was unfortunately distracted by some incoming tourists asking me questions about the dangers of touring Tawang etc. while explaining I move out of the hotel and forgot about the tips I owed her ! So sorry ! got onto our vehicle when I realized my mistake I was far away in Assam returning to Mumbai..but even to this day I remember the girl’s (Solu’s) honesty !!! If there were pics of the hotel staff I could send her the money I still feel indebted !
It’s a great budget option to stay at bhalukpong, next to river. It has a great view and calm environment to offer . Location shown on map is not right. It’s actually at Tippi, 5 km ahead of bhalukpong, next to Essar fuel pump. Service is good, rooms are decent. If you are staying der don’t miss to visit d river in d backyard of d hotel.
The name of the hotel has been changed to hotel Mandal Ghang. The best place to stay in Bhalukpong….
Specialty in Chinese cuisine also… It’s a wonderful cosy place for newly couple’s …..
Very good service .good view