TAWANG , the LAST FRONTIER : 30/9 to 8/10 : COST SHARING

Arunachal Pradesh, the land of the rising sun, sharing borders with Tibet , Myanmar & Bhutan, Assam & Nagaland has abundant pristine glorious nature--- high sun-kissed mountains & even higher, snow-bound mountain passes, glacial lakes & bright & big Monasteries. ....and TAWANG is truly the LAST FRONTIER. It has extremely rich natural and cultural heritage with various indigenous tribes calling it home...lending it a colourful & vibrant diversity.
BROAD ITINERARY
Day 1 : Guwahati to Tezpur ( 185 kms / 4.5 hours )
Arrive in Guwahati, visit Kamakhya Devi Mandir and transfer to Tezpur.
Day 2: Tezpur to Dirang ( 195 kms / 5.5 hours )
Leave for Dirang the land of the Monpa tribe also famous for its apple orchards, sheep breeding farms and natural hot springs. Enroute visit Tippi Orchid Centre and Sessa Orchid Sanctuary. Most part of the road skirts the Kameng river.
Day 3 : Dirang
Visit the historic village of Thembang, whose inhabitants claim direct ancestry from the royal family of Tibet. Visit the Thembang dzong, Sangti Valley, seasonal homes of black-necked crane that flies across from China. We visit the Sheep Breeding centre and Dirang Dzong at Sangti valley.
Day 4 : Dirang to Tawang via Sela Pass ( 130 kms / 4.5 hours )
Depart Dirang for a fascinating drive to Tawang. The road moves along the Dirang River for 10 kms and then the road climbs towards Sela Pass, 14,000 ft. This famous pass is covered with snow for most of the year as is the Paradise Lake, a small lake. The drive now is bewitching with piercing snow peaks towering above you, waterfalls at every corner and a gushing Nuranang river accompanying you most of the way.
Day 5 : Tawang to Zemithang ( 80 kms / 3 hours )
Zemithang , 2150 meters, sandwiched between Bhutan and China, lies in the remote and isolated north-western corner of Arunachal. This region also has high cultural and historical significance. As there has been very little impact of urbanization in the village, it provides, immense potential to experience the traditional life style and culture of the indigenous Monpa tribe. Numerous water streams and falls are there and one can enjoy the view of Nyamjanchu rivers that meanders down below the ranges of mountains of different colors. Spend the afternoon exploring the various villages like Lumpo-Muchat and Kharman-Kyalengteng, to see the traditional lifestyle of the Monpas. Evening we drive to the Gorsam stupa and enjoy the tranquil setting of the stupa, measuring 120 feet in width and 100 feet in height. Overnight at Zemithang village homestay.
Day 6 : Zemithang to Tawang ( 140 kms / 5 hours )
After breakfast drive to Tawang via the high-altitude route and witness some of the most spectacular high-altitude scenery on the way while stopping at the high-altitude PT Tso and Tsungatsar Lake. This is an extremely scenic drive with a bird’s eye view of Tawang township below. Late afternoon we visit Tawang Monastery, an important seat of Mahayana Buddhism. This famous monastery of the Gelukpa was founded during the 17th century and it is also one of the largest monasteries in the world. Spend time at Tawang monastery exploring and experiencing its history and architecture. Overnight at Tawang.
Day 7 : Tawang - Bumla Pass - Tawang (Approx.40 KM / 2 Hours) Today early morning drive towards Bumla Pass (Altitude 4600 Meter / 15,200 Feet) which is located on the Indo[1]China border. This pass is one of the most off-beat mountain passes in the world and is on the route that was taken by the 14th Dalai Lama when he escaped China to seek refuge in India. Later visit the famous Tawang Monastery which was founded by Mera Lama Lodge Gyatso in the 17th Century was the contemporary of the 5th Dalai Lama. At present, the monastery accommodates more than 500 monks and houses priceless Buddhist texts and scriptures.
Day 8: Tawang to Bomdila ( 180 kms / 5 hours )
After breakfast drive to Bomdila a place of misty mountains, lush forest, apple orchards and Buddhist monasteries. Bomdila , the district HQ of the West Kameng district, is located at a height of 2,530m. .
Day 9 : Bomdila to Guwahati ( 265 kms / 7.5 hours )
After breakfast drive down the mountains to the plains of Assam & take the late evening flight back to Delhi
The GAUHATI--TAWANG drive is one of the BEST MOUNTAIN drives of the country.
COSTS SHARED EQUALLY . Expect to spend between Rs 26-30 K (if 4 pax) for :-

• GAUHATI to GAUHATI travel in an SUV--XYLO/INNOVA. Deluxe double rooms @ 2/3 star highly rated hotels/Homestays with all meals.
• Air tkts Del--Gauhati--Del additional (about Rs 10K)
• For 6 pax cost pp may be less

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