07 NIGHTS/ 08 DAYS

GUWAHATI (ARRIVE) – TEZPUR (01 NIGHT) – DIRANG (01 NIGHT) – TAWANG (03 NIGHTS) – DIRANG (01 NIGHT) – GUWAHATI (01 NIGHT) – GUWAHATI  (DROP)

DAY 01: GUWAHATI AIRPORT – TEZPUR (190 KMS/ 6 HRS)

Arrive Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) and then transfer to Tezpur. Check in & Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02: TEZPUR – DIRANG (200 KMS / 6 HRS.)

After breakfast drive to Dirang. En route at Tipi visit Orchid Center and visit Sessa Orchid Sanctuary (blooming is from end March till May), reach Dirang and visit the Dirang Monastery. Check into the hotel and overnight at Dirang.

Closure of roads: Please be informed that the road connecting Dirang from Tezpur, can get closed due to landslide (near Tippi  Research center) even post Monsoon. In such case the vehicle will have to take a detour via Khalaktang (Rupa) which will involve extra running of 68 km (02 hours extra). This detour will not fetch any extra cost however; the guests will not be able to visit Tipi Orchid Center and Sessa Orchid Sanctuary.

DAY 03: DIRANG – TAWANG (160 KMS / 6 HRS.)

After breakfast, proceed to Tawang (140km) – the land of Monpa Tribes and major centre of the Mahayana Buddhists. On the way to Tawang lies the world’s second highest pass – Se la Pass (13700ft) which run through a small ridge & along a lake called Se la Lake. And visit Jaswantgarh – a memorial to the brave soldier who single handedly tried to hold of approaching Chinese during the 1962 Chinese aggression. Upon arrive check in to hotel. Over night at Tawang.

DAY 04: TAWANG LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, today visit Tawang Monastery – The Famous GadenNamgyalLhatse, popularly known as Tawang Monastery was founded by Merak Lama LodreGyatso in the year 1680-81. The monastery stands on the spur of a hill, about 10,000 feet above sea level and has ravines in the south and west, narrow ridge on the north and gradual slope on the east. It offers a commanding and picturesque view of the Tawang-chu valley. From a distance it appears like a fort as if guarding the votaries in the wide valley below. Tawang monastery is the largest of its kind in the country and is one of the largest t monasteries in Asia. Though it has the capacity for housing about seven hundred monks, the actual number of resident lamas (monks) at present is a little more than 450. This monastery is the fountain-head of the spiritual life of the people of this region. Also visit Urgelling Monastery – the birth place of Sixth Dalia Lama. After a late lunch and refreshment visit Tawang War Memorial and evening at leisure. Overnight at Tawang.

DAY 05: TAWANG LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

Today morning after early breakfast, you will drive to Bumla Pass which is located about 37 km away from Tawang at the Indo-China border over 15,200 ft above sea level. A further drive will take you to visit high altitude lake called as Shunga-tser Lake, popularly known as Madhuri Lake located 35, kms away from Tawang near the China Border. The drive to Shunga-tser 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. During return take a photo stop at the beautiful PTSO lake en route (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. On the way back visit Ani Gompha. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Note:

1. Our vehicles are not allowed to do PTSo lake, Madhuri lake & Bumla Pass Sightseeing. Local vehicle will be provided for the same. We have no control on this local vehicle which may be a combination of Non AC Tat Sumo/Xylo etc.
2. Bumla la pass is a border between India & China, hence additional formalities are involved, Kindly refer enter & documentation formalities.

DAY 06: TAWANG – DIRANG (180 KMS/ 6 HRS)

After breakfast drive to Dirang. Evening you can visit the local market. Overnight stay at Dirang.

DAY 07: DIRANG – GUWAHATI (265 KMS / 8 HRS.)

After breakfast transfer to Guwahati. Upon reaching, check in & over night at Guwahati.

DAY 08: GUWAHATI – GUWAHATI AIRPORT (25 KMS / 1 HRS.)

Early morning optional visit to Kamakhya Temple (Outer view – VIP tickets on own arrangement. Please refer to the following link for tickets: https://mkdonline.in). Drive back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast transfer to Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) for onwards connection.