TOUR ITINERARY
Day 01 Arrive Guwahati and Drive to Tezpur
Arrive Guwahati railway station /airport by 1 PM. On arrival, you will be received and driven straight to Tezpur.
Little more than a utilitarian stopover for travellers journeying into Arunachal Pradesh or Upper Assam, Tezpur is a charming town with some beautifully kept parks, attractive lakes and enchanting views of the mighty Brahmaputra River as it laps the town’s edge.
Overnight at hotel
Day 02 Drive to Dirang (160 Kms/5 hrs)
After breakfast, You will be driven to Dirang.
Dirang is an almost picture-perfect Tibetan – Monpa stone village marred only by the main road. Above the picturesque stone houses rises a steep rocky hill topped with Old Dirangs Gompa and several walls.
On arrival check in to your hotel.
On arrival check in to your hotel.
Later visit Kalachakra Monastery , Dirang Monastery
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Drive to Tawang (150 kms, 5 hrs)
After breakfast, you will be driven to Tawang . Situated at an altitude of 3500m Tawang is often claaed as the hidden Shangri-la. The natural beauty and solitude of Gudpi and Chong-Chugmi ranges, Tawang chu River and Tawang Valley are mesmerizing.
En-route witness the snowcapped Sella Pass at 14000 ft and the Jaswant Garh War Memorial.
On arrival, check in to your hotel
Overnight at hotel
Day 04 Tawang Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed towards the Bumla pass- a high altitude pass situated on the India- China border. Its place from where Dalia lama and his supporters entered India. Also visit picturesque Madhuri lake - named after the famous Bollywood actress Madhuri dixit shot a song for one of her movie (Koyla) here.
(Note: this excursion is on direct payment as local taxi needs to be hired. )
(Note: this excursion is on direct payment as local taxi needs to be hired. )
Later return to Tawang and continue the sightseeing with the visit to 400 years (17th century) old Tawang Monastery which is the second largest monastery in the world after Potala Palace in Tibet. The building is about 113 feet long and 80 feet wide and houses valuable antiquities, books and manuscripts-handwritten and printed.
Evening is free to stroll round the streets of the town.
Overnight at hotel
Day 05 Drive to Bomdila (180 Kms/ 6 hrs)
After early breakfast drive to Bomdila.
Enroute visit Gyangong Ani Gompa & Nuranang Falls – one of the most spectacular waterfalls in India. If time permits, also visit Craft Center. After the sightseeing tour, head towards Bomdila.
Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district located at the height of 8500 ft above the sea level. Its best known for cool climate, Apple orchards, artistic people, snow-capped Himalayan peaks and Buddhist Gompas. The Buddhist monastery of Bomdila is the repository of culture.
On arrival check into the hotel. Later explore the town in the afternoon.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06 Drive to Guwahati (270 Kms/7.5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive from Bomdila to Guwahati. En route visit Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gompa) and Thub-Chog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gompa)
Guwahati serves as the starting block for most Northeast itineraries. It’s a somewhat featureless city – a prosaic heap of glass and concrete for the most part – but there are a scattering of interesting temples to explore. Walk its back alleys and old quarters, however, and you will be able to salvage a generous amount of local flavor that lingers amid its suburban sprawl of ponds, palm trees, small single-floor traditional houses and old colonial-era mansions.
On arrival check into your hotel. if time permit explore the Kalakshetra and the famous Kamakhya temple.
Overnight at hotel
Day 07 Departure
After breakfast you will be driven back to Guwahati airport/railway station for you journey to onward destination.
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ACCOMODATION & TRANSPORT
Accommodation
Note: Our emphasis is on to provide neat and clean accommodation at best locations with basic amenities.
Note: Our emphasis is on to provide neat and clean accommodation at best locations with basic amenities.
| Cities | Hotels | Meals | Sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tezpur | Center Point or Similar | Breakfast & Dinner | Twin/Triple |
| Dirang | Boutique Cottage or Similar | Breakfast & Dinner | Twin/Triple |
| Tawang | Hotel Norling or Similar | Breakfast & Dinner | Twin/Triple |
| Bomdila | Hotel Lungta or Similar | Breakfast & Dinner | Twin/Triple |
| Guwahati | BMG Urban or Similar | Breakfast | Twin/Triple |
Transportation
| Upto 5 Person | More than 5 |
|---|---|
| Innova/Sumo/Bolero or any other SUV | Tempo Traveler or two Suv's |
INCLUSION & EXCLUSION
Inclusions
- Room on twin sharing basis
- Meals as mentioned above
- SUV vehicle as per the itinerary
- Inner line Permits (only for Indian travelers)
- All Taxes
Exclusions:
- International/Domestic flights & Visa
- Airport tax or Insurance cover
- Entrances to Monuments or any sites
- Bumla pass or Madhuri lake Excursion cost
- Any other item not specifically mentioned above as ‘INCLUDED’
- Any increase in Government taxes
TOUR INFORMATION
Pick & Drop
- Pick up from Guwahati airport by 1200 hrs on Day 1
- Drop to Guwahati airport by 1200 hrs on day 7
Mandatory things to pack
- Heavy woolen, Body warmers and Jackets
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen & Cap
- Comfortable sport shoes and 2-3 pairs of warm socks
- Cotton T-shirts and full Pants
Operational information:
- Travelers will have to share a room on gender basis unless they are couple
- Journey will start and end at Guwahati airport
- Travelers have to make their own arrangements for arrival and departure from Guwahati airport
- Few places are at High altitude and hence travelers should be in good physical condition
- Twin rooms (two separate beds in a room) are not readily available hence we will provide a double bed for two persons with two separate bedding (blankets/linen).
- Most of the hotels/camps are of standard category and the buffet meals are pretty basic having limited menu. However, hotels/camps do prefer to know your requirement a day prior and will be happy to serve you.
- SoloTravelIndia.com reserves the right of cancelling any travelers booking, if he/she is trying to create a ruckus amid tour
- It’s a group tour and hence travelers are requested to keep in mind the comfort of fellow travelers
Permit Formalities:
- To visit Arunachal Pradesh, Indian national requires Inner Line Permits. Permits are issued Online only, which takes 2-3 working days.
- Documents required: Scanned copies of passport size photographs, One Photo ID address proof (Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhar Card, Passport and for children school ID is acceptable)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Culture and Heritage
- Hills & Valleys
- Natural Passes
- Monastries
EXPECTED WEATHER
| Months | Season | Temperature | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov -Feb | Extreme Winters | 10 to -10 D | OK |
| Oct & Mar | Winters | 15 to 5 D | Good |
| Apr- Jun | Summers | 25 to 15 D | Best |
| July- Sep | Monsoon | 25 to 15 D | Worst |