Arunachal Pradesh (8D/7N)

Arunachal Pradesh

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Guwahati Airport / Rly station – Bhalukpong (255 Kms / 6 hrs.)

Meet and greet on arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station and transfer to
Bhalukpong. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight
stay at Bhalukpong.

Day 02: Bhalukpong – Dirang (140 kms / 7 hrs.)

After early breakfast drive to Dirang. On the way visit Tipi Orchidarium situated on
the banks of the river Bharali, a place over 500 orchids, on display there are some
rare species of orchid. Arunachal has largest range of orchids in the country then
take a break to visit Nag Temple. Continue your drive and do not forget to keep your
cameras handy as you cross beautiful waterfalls and get some spectacular views.
On arrival check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit Apple orchard & Kiwi Farm
(depending upon season), Dirang Monastery and Kalachakra Monastery.
Dirang is also famous for hot water springs where people take bath to cure skin
ailments. Overnight stay at Dirang.
Note: Every Indian tourist visiting Arunachal Pradesh has to obtain ILP (Inner Line
Permit) at Bhalukpong border before entering the state against submission of
photo identity card and two copies of passport size photographs.

Day 03: Dirang – Tawang (130 kms / 7 hrs.)

After early breakfast proceed to Tawang the Land of Hidden Paradise. On the way
enjoy the beauty of Sela Pass (13700 Ft) a border line between two districts i.e
Tawang & West KamengTawang, Sela Lake a small lake, which remains frozen for
most of the year. Further drive to 10 kms visit Jaswantgarh War Memorial - a
memorial to the brave soldier who single handily tried to hold of approaching
Chinese from the pass during the 1962 Indo-Chinese war.  Later visit majesty of
Nuranng Falls where scenes from the SRK-Madhuri Dixit starrer “Koyla” were
shot.  Arrive & check in to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at
Tawang.

Day 04: Tawang Local Sightseeing

After breakfast visit Tawang Monstery world famous seventeenth century Tawang
Monastery, also known as Galden Namgyal Lhatse which overlooks the wide
Tawang Valley at a height of 10,000 ft. The monastery is a vast complex of 65
buildings housing Lamas and antique scriptures written in gold letters and ancient
scripture, images and has an eight meters high gilded Buddha statue. It is the largest
monastery in the Himalayan region and the second oldest monastery in Asia. Five
hundred lamas live in its residential buildings and it is rich in.
Later visit Urgeling Gompa, 6th Dalai Lama’s birth place who is the only Indian to
have risen to such a high position in Gelupka Sect of Buddhism so far. Inside the
monastery there are several Stupas (Vihar) and people from all walks of life visit this

place during Buddhist new year to get the blessing for the coming year. Then
proceed to the War Memorial which is dedicated to the martyrs of the 1962 Sino-
Indian war. The memorial is 40-foot-high and like a stupa in design. It is locally called
‘Namgyal Chortan’. The  names of 2420 martyrs imprinted in gold on 32 black
granite plagues.
You can also visit the craft center in Tawang sells beautiful masks, hand woven
carpets, jewellery in silver, coral and amber, ‘chubas’ the local dressand
delightful affordable mementos. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Tawang.

Day 05: Tawang Local Sightseeing - High altitude lakes and Bumla Pass

Today morning after early breakfast, you will drive to visit high altitude lake called as
Shonga-tser Lake, popularly known as Madhuri Lake located 35, kms away from
Tawang near the China Border. The drive to Sangestser Lake is full of thrill and one
can still see the war bankers that had been used during the Chinese aggression in
1962. Nestled amidst the pristine mountains and picturesque surrounding, It was
formed in the aftermath of the 1950 earthquake. Prior to the earthquake, this piece of
land used to be employed as the grazing ground for the cattle. The evidence of it can
be seen in the protruding trunks of the dead trees from the middle of the lake. The
lake has been under supervision of Army men, who have also arranged for a
cafeteria nearby. Tourists can relish on the delicious Momos, Maggis topped with a
cup of tasty coffee or tea. Tourists can also take to trekking around the lake while
enjoying the gentle lashes of the pleasant breeze around. You can drive further to
Bumla Pass which is located about 37 km away from Tawang at the Indo-China
border over 15,200 ft above sea level. During return take a photo stop at the
beautiful PTSO lake enroute (17 kms away from Tawang, Pangong Tang Tso Lake
popularly known as PT Tso which is an extremely scenic drive with bird’s eye view of
the township below). Later in the afternoon drive back to hotel. Rest of the evening at
leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Tawang – Bomdila (170 kms / 8 hrs.)

After breakfast transfer to Bomdila (8,200 ft.) - the headquarter of West Kameng
District of Arunachal Pradesh and also known for its Buddhist monasteries. It has a
lot of attractions for the visitors for its cool climate. On arrival check in to the hotel.
Later visit Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gonpa), Thub-Chog Gatsel
Ling Monastery (Lower Gonpa). Bomdila offers wonderfully panoramic view of
Himalayan landscapes and snow-clad ranges. Evening you can visit the local
market. Overnight stay at Bomdila.

Day 07: Bomdila – Guwahati (307 kms / 7 hrs.)

After Breakfast transfer to Guwahati. On arrival check in at your hotel. Evening free
for individual activities. Overnight stay at Guwahati.

Day 08: Hotel – Guwahati Airport / Rly Station

After breakfast visit Kamakhya Temple. Transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway
Station for your onward journey. Arrive Native with Sweet Memories!!

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