Description
Guwahati-Bomdila-Tawang Itinerary: 9 Days/8 Nights
Day 01: Reach Guwahati
Pickup from Guwahati airport/railway station and transfer to hotel.
Post Lunch visit- Srimanta Shankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati Zoo, State Museum & Emporiums for local ethnic products. Take a river cruise in the evening (cruise at additional charges).
Overnight in Guwahati.
Day 02: Guwahati to Bhalukpong (245 km)
After breakfast drive to Bhalukpong, the sylvan paradise in Arunachal Pradesh. Check into hotel.
Overnight in Bhalukpong.
Day 03: Bhalukpong to Dirang (137 km)
Early morning visit one of Asia‘s largest gardens of orchids that houses over 450 rare orchids out of 1000 found in India. You can also visit the snow-fed Kameng river that flows alongside. Post breakfast drive to picturesque Monpa village Dirang (8600ft).
Upon arrival at Dirang, check into the hotel. In the evening visit the hot water spring, regional sheep farm, Sangti and Yak Research Center.
Overnight in Dirang.
Day 04: Dirang to Tawang (145 km)
After an early breakfast leave for Tawang. We will be driving through the beautiful valley of Dirang to reach Sela Pass (13703 ft). En-route bubbling river and colorful tribes will greet you. On reaching Sela spend some time around the paradise lake, which is the land of the Monpa tribes and a major center of Mahayana Buddhism. Later, we will continue our drive to Tawang. Upon arrival, check into a hotel. In the evening you can visit the Craft Center and traditional Monpa Village.
Overnight in Tawang.
Day 05: Tawang Sightseeing
Full day excursion around Tawang. Visit the famous Tawang Monastery, which was founded by Mera Lama Lodre Gyaltso. He was a contemporary of the fifth Dalai Lama and founded the Monestery during 17th century A.D. At present it accommodates over 500 monks and houses priceless Buddhist texts and scriptures.
Later go on a short trek to Ani Gompa. The Gompa is situated in the lap of a far off mountain laced with natural scenery and comes under the administration of Tawang Monastery. Visit Urgelling Monastery & Monpa Village.
Overnight in Tawang.
Day 06: Tawang Sightseeing
Set out early for an excursion to Zemithang- visit the sky looming stupa which was constructed by Lama Prathar of Kharman village in 13th century AD is one of the most loved destinations in the northeast tour package.
Visit Madhuri Lake if roads remain open.
Overnight in Tawang.
Day 07: Tawang to Bomdila (180 km)
Post breakfast drive back to Bomdila. Enroute visit 1962 Indo-China War Memorial, which is dedicated to Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, of the 4th Battalion of Garhwal Rifles Infantry Regiment. He showed his heroism by fighting and holding the attack of China back for 72 hours all alone. Singh remained at his post at an altitude of about 10,000 feet before succumbing to an enemy bullet during that bloody winter war. The memorial is located 25 km before Tawang and is surrounded by scenic terrain just below the Sela Pass.
After visiting the war memorial, continue the drive to Bomdila. En-route enjoy the beauty of snow-clad peaks namely Kangto (7090 mt), Nyegi Kangsang (7050 mt), Gorichen (6488 mt).
Check into hotel. Post lunch visits Bomdila Monastery, which was constructed by Tsona Gontse Rinpoche, the 12th reincarnate. The monastery is one of the most famous attractions of Bomdila and was inaugurated in 1965. Bomdila monastery is abode to Buddhist Monks and Lamas. It is believed to be the monastery here in Bomdila is an exact replica of Tsona Gontse Monastery.
Overnight in Bomdila.
Day 08: To Tezpur/Nameri (210 km)
After breakfast start for Tezpur, en-route visit the Orchid Center at Tipi. Tipi houses over 7500 orchids. On display are some of the finest species like the Dainty Lady’s Slipper or the more formal sounding Dendrobium.
Continue drive to Tezpur/Nameri National Park.
Overnight stay in Tezpur/Nameri.
Day 09: Tezpur/Nameri to Guwahati (181 km)
After breakfast leave for Guwahati airport/railway station for onward destinations.
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