Namsai and the surrounding areas in eastern Arunachal Pradesh are also home to the Tai Khampti, Singpho, Mishmi and Meyor tribes. The Khamptis follow Theravada Buddhism and have several temples in the area. The region finds men - tion in Hindu scriptures as it is closely connected to the legend of Parasuram, one of Lord Vishnu’s dasavataras. The Noa-Dihing and Lohit rivers flow through this region. Rising from the plains beyond Chowkham, the last few peaks of the Eastern Himalayas stand tall, in stark relief to the deep blue sky .