Best of Arunachal Pradesh Tour

Explore one of the Most Fascinating and Remotest States of India in Eleven Days

Highlights

  • Drive through some of the most scenic and remote roads of the Country
  • Stop by at the beautiful Sangti Valley 
  • Visit the Famous Tawang Monastery, the Largest monastery in India and Second Largest in the World after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet
  • Visit the spectacular Sangetsar Lake. Also called Madhuri Lake, named after her film Koyla was shot here
  • Penga Teng Tso Lake
  • Drive through the Bum La Pass, border pass between Tibet’s Cona County and India’s Tawang district
  • Explore the town of Bomdila
  • Drive and Stay at the Beautiful village of Ziro
  • Meet and understand the culture and lifestyle of Nyishi and ApaTani tribes
  • Have a look at the Apatani tribe’s unique irrigation system of Rice and Fish farming in the same field 
  • Explore Tezpur in Assam

Tour Itinerary

On early morning arrival at Guwahati Airport, you shall be received by our representative and shall drive to Bhalukpong, the entry point of Arunachal Pradesh. 

A small town nestled in the foothills of Himalayas in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, Bhalukpong is renowned for its stunning scenic beauty and tranquil ambiance. The Kameng River splits the valley and adds more charms to this tourist destination. 

Overnight stay at Bhalukpong.

Today, we shall head towards Dirang. Enroute, we shall stop by the beautiful Sangti Valley and Dirang Dzong Fort. Dirang Dzong fort is a representation of the culture of the Monpa Tribes. This fort, built in 1831 AD served as a centre of all the administrative activities of the Monpas during those times. Overnight stay at Dirang.

We start for Tawang today and en-route, stop at Nyukmadung war memorial and pay our respect to the fallen soldiers. Next, we stop at the mighty Sela Pass (13700 ft -4150 m) and Jaswant Garh War memorial, built in memory of the Soldier who laid down his life in Indo China War of 1962.

Then we stop for a small stroll by the lovely Sela lake if time permits and then start for our next stop, the Nuranang waterfall (also known as the Jang Waterfall). Overnight stay at Tawang. 

We start our day by visiting the Tawang monastery which is the social, cultural and spiritual focal point of the entire valley. Perched on a hill, about 10,000 ft above sea level, Tawang Monastery is the largest monastery in India and second largest in the world after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet.

Later, we shall visit the Urgeling monastery – the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama.

In the evening, we shall experience the light and sound show at the Tawang War Memorial. Overnight stay at Tawang.

After breakfast, we shall start our day with the breathtaking view of Sangetsar Lake  surrounded by snow- capped mountains and the valley offer a spectacular view. This lake is also known as the Madhuri lake after her film Koyla was shot here.

Later, we shall drive to the famous Bum La Pass about 37 kms away from Tawang located at the Indo-China border at 15,200 ft above sea level.

On the way back, we shall visit the beautiful Penga Teng Tso (also known as PT Tso Lake). Situated around 17 km far from the principle town in an open valley, the lake is encompassed by blue lapis blooms in summers, and a cover of snow in the winters. Overnight stay at Tawang.

Today, we shall leave Tawang and drive down to the town of Bomdila.

Later, we shall explore the place visiting Bomdila War Memorial & View point and Upper, Lower & Middle Gompas of Gontse Gaden Rabgyel Lling Monastery also known as GRL monastery. Overnight stay at Bomdila.

After breakfast, we shall drive to Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.

Itanagar is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and a charming town renowned for its elegant Tibetan architecture and various tribal cultures. It is the home to medieval Ita Fort and the Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum which exhibits textiles and handicrafts.

The pleasant weather, fabulous Ganga Lake, locally known as Gyakar Sinyi surrounded by parks, orchids, and the Buddha Vihar, sanctified by the Dalai Lama are among the major attractions which make this town a true paradise.

Overnight stay at Itanagar.

After breakfast, we shall drive towards Ziro. En route, you will get a chance to visit the Nyishi Tribal villages, the community of this tribe is the largest ethnic group in Arunachal Pradesh. The interesting fact is that they can be easily identified by their dress. You will observe that the men of this tribe have long hair hooked above the forehead, wearing cane bands around their waist, cane cap on their head holding a long-bladed knife. Nishi tribes are very proud of their race and culture and enamored for hunting and fishing.

A cradle to a unique ApaTani tribe and an abode of pine hills and rice fields, Ziro is a small beautiful hill station that is  definitely India’s answer to the Scottish pastures. It is also included the Tentative List for UNESCO’s World Heritage Site for the Apatani cultural landscape.  A unique fact about the Apatani tribe is that, women of this tribe used to practice a custom of getting facial tattoos.

Evening free to explore. Overnight stay at Ziro.

Today, we shall go for a sightseeing tour of Ziro wherein we shall visit Talley Valley, Ziro Putu, Tarin fish farm and Shivalingam at Kardo.  Apatanis follow a unique traditional paddy-cum-fish cultivation.   The unique combination of Rice and Fish farming in the same field with distinguishing irrigation system makes the Apatanis unique in themselves. Their system of integrated farming, using a combination of paddy and fish together, is claimed to be one of the most productive and efficient agricultural systems in the state. Overnight stay at Ziro.

After breakfast, we shall drive to Tezpur in Assam. You will be checked into your Hotel on arrival. If time permits, we shall visit the Mahabhairav Temple, Cole Park and Agnigarh. 

Overnight stay at Tezpur.

After breakfast, we drive to Guwahati Airport (4 hours) for our onward journey with memories of a Lifetime.

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