Guwahati to Arunachal

Day 1: GUWAHATI - BHALUKPONG (250 km/4 hrs)

Welcome to North-East. Our representative will receive you from the Airport or Railway station & directly proceed to Bhalukpong. En-route enjoy the scenic beauty around the Brahmaputra River and take photographs.

Bhalukpong - It has dense lush green forests and has immense scenic beauty. On Reaching Bhalukpong check in the hotel, take rest and explore the local market in the evening where you can see countless options for food and various popular cuisines. From Indian to Chinese to Tibetan and Continental cuisine, Bhalukpong's menu has everything on its list.

Overnight stay at Bhalukpong.

Day 2: BHALUKPONG - DIRANG (180 km/5 hrs)

After breakfast we leave for Dirang, the land of the Monpa tribe. Dirang is also famous for its apple orchards, sheep breeding farms and natural hot springs. Enroute visit Tippi Orchid Centre and Sessa Orchid Sanctuary dirang dzong. Most part of the road skirts besides the Kameng river, passing occasionally through thick tropical forests. Overnight at Dirang

Day 3: Dirang to Tawang via Sela Pass (200 km/6 hrs)

After breakfast at Dirang, depart for a fascinating drive to tawang. The road moves along the Dirang River for 10 kms and then the road climbs towards Sela Pass.

Situated at an altitude of 14,000 ft. this route to Sela Pass from Dirang is sparsely populated and the forest cover is alpine. This famous pass is covered with snow for most of the year as is the Paradise Lake, a small lake, hot water spring, jaswant ghar memorial . The drive now gets bewitching with piercing snow peaks towering above you, waterfalls (some frozen) at every corner and a gushing Nuranang river accompanying you on your way. Overnight at Tawang.

Day 4: Explore Tawang - Tawang — PTSO Lake, Bumla and Madhuri Lake

Visit the famous PTSO Lake, Madhuri Lake and Bumla Pass. For this you need to obtain a special pass and also need to hire a separate vehicle. Permit for Bumla and China Border will have to be obtained one day prior to the date of journey. Night, stay in Tawang.

PTSO Lake: Pangang Teng Tso Lake, one of the most famous lakes of Arunachal Pradesh, is located at a distance of 18 kilometre from Tawang Township. Popularly known as P.T. Tso Lake, this lake is one of the ideal spots for picnic. The word 'Tso' in Monpa dialect means Monpa. During the winter months, the lake remains entirely frozen. Land records say the lake was created by a flash flood following the 1950 earthquake in the region. But, many come here to see Madhuri Lake. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5: TAWANG - BOMDILA - 5 h 45 min (170.2 km)

After breakfast drive to Bomdila before that visit the legendary 400 year - old monastery at Tawang.

The Tawang monastery was founded by the Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in 1681 in accordance to the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama, Nagwang Lobsang Gyatso, and has an interesting legend surrounding its name, which means "Chosen by Horse". Also visit Urgelling Monastery, situated 5 km to the south of Tawang Township, a place of misty mountains, lush forest, apple orchards and Buddhist monasteries.

War Memorial: Tawang War Memorial, a 40 foot high multi-hued memorial, has a structure constructed in stupa design. Dedicated to the martyrs of Sino-India War held in 1962, this memorial is nestled among beautiful peaks, which overlooks the Tawang-Chu valley. Popularly known as Namgyal Chorten, the memorial has names of 2,420 dead soldiers.

Bomdila , the district HQ of the West Kameng district, is located at a height of 2,530m. Catch up on the sights you might have missed out before. In the evening experience the local flavor —head out on walks and interact with the locals to enhance your experience. Overnight at Bomdila.

Day 6: BOMDILA —Guwahati Airport - 8 h 53 min (338.0 km)

After breakfast check out from hotel & proceed towards - Maa Kamakhya Darshan:-

Kamakhya Temple: Seek the blessings of the divine as you visit the Kamakhya Temple, the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas. The temple consists of four chambers which were built between the 8th and the 17th century. After the Darshan, drop at the Airport/ Railway Station for your return journey and your trip will end with a happy note.