ASSAM_ARUNACHAL

DAY 1: GUWAHATI – DIRANG (EARLY MORNING FLIGHT PREFERABLE)
Welcome on arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway station drive to Dirang (4910 ft). Enroute visit the Tipi Orchid Centre. Arunachal, the ‘Orchid Paradise’ is famed to have the largest variety of orchids in India. The Orchidarium at Tipi shelters 500 or more varieties of orchids which are available in various parts of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a premier Institute of excellence in orchid research and development, under the State Forest Research Institute (Department of Environment and Forests, Arunachal Pradesh). Check in Hotel. Evening at Leisure. Overnight at Dirang.
Today Meal: Dinner Only
DAY 2: DIRANG – TAWANG (155 Kms / 6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Tawang (10,000 ft). En route witness the unique Dirang Valley famous for its monasteries, hot Springs, Apple & kiwi Orchards, sheep breeding farms & charming valleys. Also witness the snowcapped Sella Pass at 13700 ft, the JaswantGarh War Memorial and Jung Falls. Overnight in Tawang.
Today Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Jaswant Garh War Memorial : Legend has it that Jaswant (Mahavir Chakra Awardee (Posthumous) of 4th Battalion Garhwal Rifles), fought a lone battle against the invading Chinese during the 1962 war. His spirit is still believed to protect the place.
Sela Pass : @13700 ft, the Sela Pass is snow-covered (full or partial) all through the year and has breathtaking mystic views. Close to the Pass is the beautiful Sela Lake, a heart-shaped lake chiseled between the mountains, which intensifies the beauty of the region. The Lake is mostly frozen in winter. The Sela Pass is the main route to access Tawang town and is located 78 km before reaching Tawang.
Jung Falls : The Nuranang falls (original name) @6000 feet is located about 40 km before reaching Tawang is famed as one of the most stunning waterfalls in North East India. The falls height is about 100 meters. The legend about the waterfalls goes that it is named after a Monpa girl Nura who aided an Indian soldier during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
DAY 3: TAWANG
Tawang is the beautiful land of the Monpa tribes. ‘The Land of Dawn-lit Mountains’ at 3500 mts gives you unparalleled purity of nature. After breakfast, visit the Tawang Monastery, Urgelling Monastery, Ani Gompa.
The Tawang Monastery, also known as the “GALDEN NAMGYAL LHATSE” is one of the largest Lamaseries of Mahayana sect in Asia and is the largest of its kind in India. The Monastery is 400 year old and is adorned with the 18 feet high statue of Lord Buddha. It stands at 10,000 feet amidst the exotic Himalayan ranges and overlooks the Tawang-Chu valley. The Urgelling Monastery is located 5 km from Tawang city, and is the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama, born in the 17th century. The monastery was established by the Lama Urgen Sangpo in the 15th century.
Later visit the War Memorial commemorating the bravery of the Indian heroes of the Indo-China war of 1962. Witness the light & sound show in the evening. Overnight in Tawang.
Today Meal: Breakfast and Dinner


DAY 4: TAWANG – STAY
After breakfast, visit Bum La Pass. The Bum La Pass is located about 37 km away from Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, at the Indo-China border above 16,500 ft above sea level. It is often covered with heavy snow throughout the year. It is one of the most off-beat passes in the world and is also referred to as the pass from where the Dalai Lama entered India escaping from Tibet. Overnight stay at Tawang.
Today Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 5: TAWANG – BOMDILA (180 Kms / 6 hrs)
Morning drive back to Bomdila. At a height of 8000 ft., Bomdila is a small town famous for its Buddhists monasteries, magnificent valleys and Himalayan landscapes. Evening free at leisure. Overnight in Bomdila.
Today Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 6: BOMDILA - KAZIRANGA (180 Kms / 6 hrs)
After breakfast, transfer to Kaziranga National Park which is World famous for single Horn Rhino.
Description: Kaziranga National Park is a protected area in the northeast Indian state of Assam. Spread across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River, its forests, wetlands and grasslands are home to tigers, elephants and the world’s largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses. Ganges River dolphins swim in the park’s waters. It’s visited by many rare migratory birds, and gray pelicans roost near Kaziranga village. Evening Enjoy Assam Cultural Dance show (Bihu ) at Orchid Park kaziranga. Overnight at the Hotel.
Today Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 07: KAZIRANGA - GUWAHATI
Early morning go for an Elephant ride (5.30 to 6.30/ 6.30 to 7.30). After the ride return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, you will be taken to the Central Range / Western /range for one round of Jeep Safari. Afternoon transfer to Guwahati. Overnight at Guwahati.
Today Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 08: DEPARATURE:
After breakfast transfer to Guwahati Airport/Railway station for your onward journey.
Today Meal: Breakfast