Itinerary

Day 1: Guwahati – Bhalukpong

• Arrive at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station.

• Visit the sacred Maa Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hills – one of the 108 Shakti Peethas and an important tantric site in India.

• En route stop at Maha Mrityunjay Temple, Nagaon, which houses the world’s largest Shivalinga (126 ft tall).

• Continue your drive to Bhalukpong.

• Overnight stay at Bhalukpong.

Day 2: Bhalukpong – Dirang

• After breakfast, drive towards Dirang, home to the Monpa tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.

• En route visit:

  • Tippi Orchid Centre – famous for its wide variety of orchids.

  • Sessa Orchid Sanctuary – a paradise for flora lovers.

  • Lummum Waterfalls.

  • Nag Mandir.

• Evening free to relax.

• Overnight stay in Dirang.

Day 3: Dirang – Sangti Valley – Tawang

• After breakfast, visit Sangti Valley, a scenic valley surrounded by the Eastern Himalayas, known for its forests, rivers, and black-necked cranes (seasonal).

• Drive to Tawang (11,500 ft).

• En route visit:

  • The picturesque Sella Lake and cross the Sella Pass (13,746 ft).

  • Jaswantgarh War Memorial, dedicated to Jaswant Singh Rawat who bravely fought the Chinese army during the 1962 war.

• Reach Tawang by evening.

• Overnight stay in Tawang.

Day 4: Tawang Sightseeing (Border Excursion)

• After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to the Indo-China border (subject to permit & local vehicle hire).

• En route visit:

  • PTSo Lake – a stunning high-altitude lake.

  • Sangetsar Lake (Madhuri Lake) – made famous after the shooting of the Bollywood film Koyla.

• Return to Tawang.

• Overnight stay in Tawang.

Day 5: Tawang Local Sightseeing

• After breakfast, explore Tawang’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage:

  • Tawang Monastery – the iconic Gaden Namgyal Lhatse, founded in 1680 and one of the largest monasteries in India.

  • Urgelling Monastery – birthplace of the Sixth Dalai Lama.

  • Giant Buddha Statue.

  • Khinmay Monastery.

• Evening: Enjoy the Light & Sound Show at Tawang War Memorial, dedicated to martyrs of the Indo-China war.

• Overnight stay in Tawang.

Day 6: Tawang – Bomdila

• After breakfast, drive to Bomdila.

• En route visit:

  • Jung (Nuranang) Waterfalls – one of Arunachal’s most beautiful waterfalls.

  • Bomdila View Point.

  • Bomdila Monastery.

• Evening free to stroll around the local market for souvenirs and handicrafts.

• Overnight stay in Bomdila.

Day 7: Bomdila – Guwahati via Kalaktang

• After breakfast, check out and drive back to Guwahati.

• En route visit:

  • Chillipam Monastery, surrounded by scenic landscapes.

  • A glimpse of the Bhutan Border.

• Continue your drive and reach Guwahati by evening.

• Drop at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for onward journey.