Holiday Package
Experience North East with Tawang Ex-Guwahati
Experience North East with Tawang Ex-Guwahati
High Passes, Himalayan Monasteries & Arunachal's Orchid Valleys
Tour Overview
A focused Himalayan road journey into the far west of Arunachal Pradesh. Climb through orchid valleys to Dirang, cross the dramatic Sela Pass beside the often-frozen Sela Lake and pay respects at the Jaswantgarh War Memorial before reaching Tawang, home to the revered Tawang Monastery and the Tawang War Memorial. Return via the hill town of Bomdila and the Brahmaputra-side town of Tezpur, with tea gardens and Himalayan views along the way. A rewarding itinerary for road-trip lovers, photographers and culture seekers.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive Guwahati & Drive to Bhalukpong
Welcome to your Tawang journey. On arrival at Guwahati airport or railway station, you are met and transferred approx. 310 km (about 7 hours) to Bhalukpong, a small, picturesque town on the southern reaches of the Himalayas in West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Bhalukpong.
Bhalukpong to Dirang
After breakfast, drive approx. 160 km (about 5 hours) to Dirang, touching Tippi on the banks of the Bharali River at 190 m. Arunachal Pradesh is an orchid paradise, and the Orchid Park displays colourful specimens. Several waterfalls line the route, so keep your camera ready. Check in and explore the Dirang valley at leisure. Overnight in Dirang.
Dirang to Tawang via Sela Pass
Drive approx. 150 km (about 5 hours) to Tawang. En route, visit Sela Lake, also called 'Paradise Lake' for its natural beauty and fully or partially frozen in winter, and Sela Pass at an elevation of 4,170 m (13,700 ft). Stop at the Jaswantgarh Army Memorial, dedicated to Rifleman Jaswant Singh of the 4 Garhwal Rifles and the soldiers of the 1962 Indo-China War. Check in at Tawang and relax. Overnight in Tawang.
Tawang Sightseeing
After a leisurely breakfast, tour Tawang, including the Tawang Monastery, known in Tibetan as Galden Namgey Lhatse ('Celestial Paradise in a clear night') and central to the social and religious life of the Monpa people, and the 40-foot Tawang War Memorial built in memory of soldiers of the 1962 Indo-Sino War. The rest of the day is free to visit local markets for shawls, chadors, carpets and handmade bags. Overnight in Tawang.
Tawang to Bomdila
After breakfast, drive approx. 180 km (about 6 hours) to Bomdila, a hill town at about 8,500 ft and the headquarters of West Kameng district. On a clear day the snow-clad Gorichen range of the Himalayas is visible. Check in and relax. Overnight in Bomdila.
Bomdila to Tezpur
After breakfast, drive approx. 160 km (about 5 hours) down from the hills to Tezpur, a charming town on the banks of the Brahmaputra surrounded by tea gardens with views of the Himalayan foothills. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Tezpur.
Tezpur to Guwahati & Departure
After breakfast, bid farewell to the Tawang circuit as you drive approx. 190 km (about 6 hours) to Guwahati airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Curated Accommodations
Verified handpicked resorts & stays.
Guided Excursions
Sightseeing & activities included in tour.
- Accommodation in the hotels listed (or similar) for the selected category
- Daily buffet breakfast as per the itinerary
- Entire round-trip transfers and sightseeing by non-AC Innova as per the itinerary (point to point, not at disposal)
- Inner Line Permit charges wherever applicable
- Complimentary travel insurance
- All currently applicable hotel and transportation taxes
- Any transport to and from Guwahati - tour prices start and end ex-Guwahati (air, train or bus fare to your originating city not included)
- Meals other than daily breakfast, including en-route meals
- Personal expenses such as tips, porterage, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, phone calls, and still or video camera fees
- Entrance fees and guide charges wherever applicable
- Rides, safaris, boating and any additional sightseeing or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Supplements applicable on long weekends, festivals and the Christmas-New Year period
- Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees or inter/intra-state taxes prior to departure
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5%
Starting from
INR 39,999
per person
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