Nestled about 6,000 ft (1,829 m) above sea level in West Siang (Shi Yomi) district, Mechuka is framed by snow‑capped peaks, pine forests, rolling meadows, and the serene Siyom River (Yargyap Chu) . Its name from the Memba dialect means “medicinal ice water,” reflecting the belief in the healing power of glacial meltwater, SamtenYongcha Monastery: A 400-year-old hilltop gompa offering valley views, ancient scripts, and statues of Guru Padmasambhava. A serene spiritual experience