Nestled on the northeastern tip of India Arunachal Pradesh offers a breathtaking view of evergreen forest that covers more than 60 % of the state. Arunachal Pradesh is considered to be the "nature's treasure trove" and home to orchids. The state finds mention in the ancient literature such as the Kalika Purana, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. It was here Parasuram washed away his sins, Vyasa meditated, Bhismaka founded his kingdom, Lord Krishna married his consort Rukmini, and King Balinarayan recruited men for his armies from among the robust people. The 6th Dalai Lama was born and the 13th found refuge on the soil of Arunachal Pradesh. Artistic craftsmanship of the natives is the hallmark of this state. The Buddhist tribes make beautiful masks, exquisite carpets, painted wooden vessels and silver articles. People from the central part of the state are expert in cane and bamboo. They weave articles that are in common use in their daily lives. The shawls and jackets, shoulder bags and coats all stand for the perfection that the people have attained in this art. The people of the southeastern part of the territory weave beautiful bags and loincloths too. Important destinations are Tawang, Parashuram Kund, Bhismaknagar, Malinithan, Akashiganga, Namdapha, Itanagar and Bondila.