Overview
Arunachal Pradesh has always been one of the best kept secrets of North East India. The remoteness and challenging terrains of the region have helped in retaining the pristine natural and cultural beauty of the region, making it one of the most unexplored destinations in the world. Prior to the year 1972, all of present Arunachal Pradesh and beyond was grouped into one territory collectively known as NEFA (North East Frontier Agency). Thereafter, till 1978, the region was renamed and considered a Union territory of India. Finally, statehood was announced in the year 1978.
Itinerary
Pickup from Guwahati airport/ Railway station
Welcome to North East India
We will begin our journey towards Western Arunachal Pradesh
Its a 7-8 hours drive, you will reach your destination
Overnight stay at Bomdila/Dirang, take some rest, dinner will be served.
Wake up, have your breakfast & get ready to see the mountain ranges of eastern himalayas.
Today we will start our journey by visiting Bomdila Monastery estd.1965 (at the height of 7273 ft)
The place is inhabited by tribes like- Miji, Monpa, Sherdukpen & Khawas.
On the way to Dirang we will visit Thembang Fortified Village, an UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arunachal Pradesh, was built over a 1000 years ago within a fort.
From here we will move to Sangti valley, a picturesque valley famous for its scenic beauty, apple & kiwi orchards, bird watching etc.
Take some rest in the evening.
Wake up, have your breakfast, It's a long journey of 5-6 hours to the Mountain ranges of Tawang
On this drive, you will be driving up to a maximum altitude of 13,700 feet above sea level
We will visit Dirang monestry in the morning.
Then Sela pass at the altitude of 13,700 ft. (The name of the pass was named after Sela for her sacrifice)
Sela lake, near the summit of the pass.
Jaswant Garh War Memorial (Named after Maha Vir Chakra awardee Jaswant Singh Rawat) on the way to Tawang
Overnight stay at Tawang.
Wake up very early in the morning, get ready by 8:00-8:30 am. Today we will visit the Mighty Bumla Pass (Indo-China boarder 15,200 ft)
If permitted by the Army & cost is not included for the local union cab.
On the way we will visit Sangetsar Lake popularly known as Madhuri lake Then PTSo lake
Then Nagula lake on the way Back to hotel in the afternoon.
In the evening we will visit Tawang war memorial & Light and sound show at Tawang war memorial.
Back to hotel, take some rest, dinner will be served.
Overnight stay at Tawang.
Early in the morning visit Tawang monastery, founded in 1680-81 by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso, is the largest monastery in India and the second largest in the world. Located in Arunachal Pradesh at an elevation of about 10,000 feet, it offers stunning views of the Tawang Valley and the Himalayas
Then the Giant Buddha Statue.
In between we will visit Nuranang waterfalls (popularly known as Jungwaterfalls)
From here we will move to Dirang/Bomdila for night stay.
It's your last day of the trip. So get ready for the long drive.
After breakfast we will leave for Guwahati. On the way enjoy the natural scenic beauty.
Reach Guwahati in the evening, your journey ends here.
Inclusions
Cost Includes
- Transportation ( Sedan/SUV/Tampo traveller according to the group size)
- Accommodation
- Food : Breakfast& Dinner
- Inner line permit
- Toll tax & parking
- Driver allowance
Cost Excludes
- Lunch
- Union cab for Bumla Pass & Madhuri lake
- Entry pass
- Some extra food & sightseeing that is not mentioned in the itinerary
FAQs
October, November, March, April and May are ideal months to visit this region.
While Snowfall is weather dependent, you will definitely see snow and snow sheets at the high-altitude passes from November to March.
We will be staying at clean, comfortable, and hygienic homestays at all the locations.
Please note, there are different room categories and sizes at all the homestays and room allocation is done at random by the Trip lead.
Yes, you would be requiring an Inner Line Permit to travel enter Arunachal Pradesh. We will be arranging the same for you. We would need details such as your Aadhar Card/Passport, passport size photo, along with a few other details to procure this.
The ILP usually takes about 7 days to process.
Vegetarians do not need to worry. While a lot of the local delicacies are meat-based, with the influx of tourism there are multiple vegetarian options at all places. You must also try out the seasonal fruits and vegetables in the region.
