Arunachal Pradesh High Altitude Circuit

Arunachal Pradesh High Altitude Circuit

Destinations: Guwahati – Dirang – Tawang – Bomdila – Guwahati

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Package Itinerary

(Approx. 294 km | 7–8 hrs)

  • Early morning pickup from Guwahati Airport / Railway Station
  • Scenic drive towards Dirang through the Himalayan foothills
  • En-route visit to Tipi Orchid Research Centre
    • Asia’s second-largest orchidarium featuring thousands of native orchid species
  • Continue the picturesque mountain drive
  • Arrival at Dirang / Sangti Valley
  • Hotel check-in
  • If time permits: Visit Dirang Monastery, known for its tranquil setting and Buddhist heritage
  • Overnight stay in Dirang / Sangti Valley
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit Sangti Valley, a scenic high-altitude valley
    • Famous for river landscapes and seasonal migratory birds
  • Later proceed to Mandala Top
    • Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan ranges
  • Evening free for leisure or local market exploration
  • Overnight stay in Dirang / Sangti Valley

(Approx. 145 km | 6–7 hrs)

  • Breakfast & check-out from hotel
  • Drive towards Tawang
  • En-route sightseeing:
    • Sela Pass (13,700 ft) – one of the most breathtaking mountain passes in the Eastern Himalayas
    • Jaswantgarh War Memorial – tribute to the hero of the 1962 Indo-China War
  • Continue onward journey to Tawang
  • Arrival and hotel check-in
  • Rest and acclimatization
  • Overnight stay in Tawang
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit Tawang Monastery
    • Largest monastery in India and second-largest in the world
    • A 17th-century spiritual and cultural landmark
  • Visit the Tawang Nunnery, located on a hilltop with serene valley views
  • Evening visit to Tawang War Memorial
    • Stupa-style memorial dedicated to martyrs of the 1962 Sino-Indian War
    • Enjoy the Light & Sound Show (subject to operation)
  • Overnight stay in Tawang

(Approx. 45 km one way | 3–4 hrs)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Full-day excursion to Bumla Pass
    • Located at the Indo-China border at a high altitude
  • Experience dramatic mountain landscapes and border viewpoints
  • Return to Tawang by evening

Important Notes:

  • Bumla Pass visit is subject to weather conditions and local authority permissions
  • Foreign nationals are not permitted
  • Vehicle for Bumla Pass must be arranged through the local taxi association with direct payment at the hotel

Overnight stay in Tawang

(Approx. 185 km | 6–7 hrs)

  • Breakfast & check-out
  • Drive towards Bomdila
  • En-route visit:
    • Jung Waterfall
    • Cross Sela Pass once again
  • Arrival at Bomdila
  • Hotel check-in
  • If time permits: Visit Old Bomdila Monastery for panoramic regional views
  • Overnight stay in Bomdila
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Check-out by 08:30 AM
  • Drive back to Guwahati via Shergaon and Mangaldoi
  • Arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for onward journey