Monastic Tours

Duration 6 NIGHTS and 7 DAYS

 

Overview:

Every fragment of this journey is never be the same to say No Monotonous.  With the passes of the time of journey, you would see the dramatic change of its scenic vegetation with the change of its elevation. So Journey itself is the best adventure withis itinerary. You will explore second highest motor able highway in India and second largest Buddhist Monastery in the World.

 

Duration:  6N/7D

Best time to visit: Mid November till Mid May.

Accommodation: Basic to Standard Hotels and Resort. Open for optional stay at Homestay.

Requiremnts: RAP for foreigners and ILP for Indians must be obtained prior to the arrival.  Same can be processed through our associate agents.

Climate / Temperature: December and January is freezing cold 40C to -40C  at Tawang.

 

Itinerary

 

Day 01: GUWAHATI – TEZPUR (Assam)

(Drive from Guwahati to Tezpur – 200 kms/ 4 ½ hours)

 

Arrive Guwahati by air. From Guwahati transfer to Tezpur. On arrival check into hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight.

 

Day 02: TEZPUR (Assam) – DIRANG (Arunachal Pradesh)

(Drive from Tezpur to Dirang – 200 kms/7 ½ hours)

 

Transfer to Dirang at an altitude of 6000 ft. and check into Hotel. Evening visit Dirang town and local market. Overnight.

 

Day 03: DIRANG – TAWANG (Arunachal Pradesh)

(Drive from Dirang to Tawang – 145 kms, 7 hours)

 

After breakfast we drive to Tawang at 10200 ft. (145 kms, 7 hours). On the way we will be crossing the Sela Pass at 13476 ft, the highest motorable pass in the Northeast. Also visit Jaswant Ghar and before reaching Tawang visit the Nunarang fall. Reach Tawang and check into Hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Tawang.

 

Day 04: TAWANG (Arunachal Pradesh)

 

Today we will visit the famous 400 years old Tawang Monastery. Also visit the nunneries locally called Ani Gompa and Urgelling Monastery, 460 years old Monastery established by lama Urghen Sangpo Bhumthang. It is also the birthplace of His holiness 6th Dalai Lama.

 

Intermingled with the lamas (monks). Come back to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon visit a MONPA village. Evening visit market. Overnight.

 

Day 05: TAWANG – BOMDILA (Arunachal Pradesh)

(Drive from Tawang to Bomdila -180 kms/7 hours)

 

Transfer to Bomdila today at an altitude of 8000 ft. Check into hotel on arrival. Afternoon sight seeing of Bomdila town includes visit to GRL Monastery (Upper Gompa) and market. Return to hotel. Overnight.

 

Day 06: BOMDILA – TEZPUR (Assam) (160 km/ 06 ½ hrs)

 

After breakfast drive back to Tezpur. On arrival check into hotel. If time permits, visit Agnigarh hills & Mahabhairab Temple. Overnight.

 

Day 07: TEZPUR – GUWAHATI AIRPORT (Assam) (200 km/ 04 hrs)

 

After breakfast transfer to Guwahati airport for onward journey.

 

Tour Ends

 

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