Awesomeness - Arunachal And Assam

Start point atA - Guwahati International Airport (GAU), Borjhar, Guwahati, Assam, India,Guwahati, AS

End point atO - Guwahati Airport (GAU), Borjhar, Guwahati, Assam, India,Guwahati, AS

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Day : 1 - Hills of Arunachal Pradesh

Night stay at B1 - Bomdila
Distance from days start -244 Kms.

Hotel - Permaling Lords Inn

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Halt B1 - Bomdila
Distance from days start -244 Kms.

Activities - Visit Bomdilla View Point, Dirang Valley

Factors at the Halt include : Forests,Hills.

On Day 1, try and make an early start to reach Guwahati airport by early morning. After picking you up from Guwahati airport we shall head north towards the hills of Arunachal Pradesh to reach Bomdila before later afternoon, so that you dont miss the sceneries on the way. Bomdila is a good 7.5 hours drive from Guwahati. Bomdila is a hill town in the higher reaches of Arunachal pradesh situated at an elevation of 2400 meters above sea level. Expect to find a low of snow and be prepared for the cold weather at the altitude it enjoys. The drive to Bomdila is quite interesting. As we progress we can shall encounter the flat tea estates of Asaam. At Bhairabkunda we shall cross the borders of Assam state into Arunachal Pradesh state from where on our ascend to the mighty Himalayas start. Incidentally at Bhairabkunda to the Western side we shall also come across the Country border of Bhutan. The way up to Bomdila is quite tiresome with most times of the year the roads being badly maintained and frequently ridden with landslides and road blocks. On reaching Bomdila there are not many interesting sights around other than the sights we encounter on the way and hence you can just relax for the evening in your hotel rooms.

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The flat tea estates of Assam
Sights around Udalguri
Udalguri tea estates
En route to Bomdila
Bomdila Town
Bomdila town during winter

Day : 2 - Dirang valley, Sela Pass and Tawang

Halt C1 - Tawang
Distance from days start -131 Kms.

Activities - Dirang Valley, Zela Pass, Zela Lake, Nuranang Waterfalls

Factors at the Halt include : Hills,Spiritual,Treks,Great Views,Waterfalls.

On Day 2 we shall head out from Bombila early enough so as not miss any of the gorgeous views and to catch them while there is still daylight. It is an exciting day as we pass through the famous Sela pass set at an altitude of 4200 meters above sea level. On the way we shall catch the glorious view from the Bomdila view point, and head on to the beautiful Dirang valley. From Dirang valley we shall ascend higher up to pass through the Sela Pass. At Sela pass we can take in the views of the glorious snow covered vistas and the Sela lake. We can expect to reach Tawang in about 9 hours from Bombila, and ideally before 7 PM. Tawang is situated at an astounding altitude of 3048 meters above sea level, so expect it to be cold round the year and extremely cold during winters. On reaching Tawang we shall check into our hotel and relax for the rest of the evening.

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Bomdilla View Point
Dirang Valley Views
Chug Valley
Dirang Valley Views
Dirang
Dirang Valley Views
Sela Pass
Sela Pass during Summer
Sela Lake
Half Frozen Sela Lake
Entrance to Tawang District
Tawang Town
Snow Covered Tawang
Tawang in Winter

Day : 3 - Trip to Madhuri Lake & Bum La Pass

Halt E2 - Bum La Pass
Distance from days start -41 Kms.

Activities - Bum La Pass and Y junction

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On Day 3 we shall have a round trip through some of the most beautiful locales around Tawang region. We shall make an early start to visit the famous Tawang monastery. Tawang monastery is three stories high and is enclosed by a 925 feet long compound wall. Within the complex, there are 65 residential buildings. The Tawang monastery is the second largest Buddhist Monastery in the world, second only to the Longtak Monastery in Lhasa, Tibet. It is also Indias oldest and largest Buddhist monastery. After visiting the monastery we shall also visit the Giant Buddha statue in Tawang, which stands tall as a 30 feet high structure overlooking Tawang. After that depending on the season, we shall go on a trip through the most adventurous but beautiful stretches to explore around Tawang. Depending on the road conditions the trip is mostly done by an offroad 4*4 vehicle as we shall pass through mountain passes that go as high as 4000 meters above sea level, and the road is mostly covered in Snow during most parts of the year. We shall pass through the beautiful Panga Teng Tso Lake is a high-altitude lake just outside Tawang. This picturesque lake is surrounded by blue Lapis flowers in summers, and a blanket of snow in the winters. After that we shall head towards Madhuri lake or normally known as the Sangestar Tso, is located about 35 km north of Tawang and 6.4 km, west of Bum La Pass, which is a border trading point between India and China. It is a high-altitude lake at an altitude of 3700 meters above sea level. Visit by civilian tourists of India is permissible with permission from the Indian Army, which we shall be arranging as part of the package. The track is very treacherous, only SUVs advisable, and that too only on clear weather day with no snowfall or rainfall. After some spending time around the Sangestar Tso, we shall head to the Bum La Pass a mountain pass that is situated at a staggering height of 4,600 meters above sea level, and reach the Y Junction. The Y Junction is the Indo Tibetan Border and is managed completely by the Indian Army. After that, we shall return to Tawang and try out the local cuisine at the famous Dragon restaurant. After dinner, we shall return to the hotel for you to relax for the rest of the evening.

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Tawang Monastery
Tawang Monastery Interiors
Tawang Monastery Interiors
Giant Buddha Statue, Tawang
Panga Teng Tso Lake
Panga Teng Tso Lake during Summer
Madhuri Lake or Sangestar Tso Lake
Madhuri Lake or Sangestar Tso Lake
Bum La Pass during Summer
Bum La Pass Summer
Views around Bum La Pass
The Y Junction, Indo-Tibetan Border

Day : 4 - Drive back to Bomdila

Halt G1 - Jung falls (Nuranang falls), Cona
Distance from days start -24 Kms.

Activities - Visit Jang Falls and Jang Valley

Factors at the Halt include : Treks,Great Views,Waterfalls.

On Day 4 we shall make an early start from Tawang and hit the road to drive back to Bomdila. On the way, we shall visit the Nuranang Waterfalls and the Jang Valley. The spectacular Nuranang Falls, falls from a height of 100 metres, and is located In the Jang Valley. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in this part of the country, yet is unknown to many travelers. The surrounding Jang Valley offers spectacular views for you to treasure. The way back to Bomdila presents you with the views you can never tire of which includes the Sela Lake, Sela Pass and Dirang valley, all of which we have already passed through on the way to Tawang. On reaching Bomdilla we shall check into the hotel for you to relax for the evening.

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The spectacular Nuranang Falls
The spectacular Nuranang Falls
The Jang Valley
The Jang Valley
Dirang Valley Views

Day : 5 - The Drive to Seppa

Night stay at I1 - Seppa
Distance from days start -125 Kms.

Hotel - Waii International Hotel

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Halt I1 - Seppa
Distance from days start -125 Kms.

Activities - Tour of Seppa, west Kameng

Factors at the Halt include : Rivers / Lakes.

On Day 5 we shall drive from Bomdilla to Seppa in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. The drive is pretty as it traverses the hilly regions of the scenic East Kameng district. En route, we shall pass through picturesque valleys like Jamiri Point and Tenga Valley. It takes us approximately 4.5 hours to reach Seppa town from Bomdila and the distance is roughly 150 Kms. Seppa is the headquarters of the East Kameng district and It lies on the bank of Kameng River. At Seppa, we shall check into the hotel and you can relax for the rest of the afternoon or go for a stroll in Seppa exploring Seppa town and market or go down to Kameng river for a relaxing dip in its clear waters.

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Tenga Valley Views
Jamiri Point
East Kameng views
East Kameng views
Seppa View Point
Seppa Town View

Day : 6 - Drive to Itanagar

Night stay at J1 - Itanagar
Distance from days start -63 Kms.

Hotel - Cygnett Inn Trendz

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Halt J1 - Itanagar
Distance from days start -63 Kms.

Activities - Itanagar city tour

Factors at the Halt include : Shopping.

On Day 6 we shall drive from Seppa to Itanagar, the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh. We should reach Itanagar after about 5 hours and about 220 km drive towards the East from Seppa. Itanagar is the largest city of Arunachal Pradesh and it will be a good base for you to do your shopping in the state. We can visit the Itta Fort which is one of the most important historical sites in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. This brick fort is a 15th-century fort and the city of Itanagar is named after the Fort. After visiting the fort towards evening we can visit the beautiful Ganga lake that is just 6 km away from Itanagar. Surrounded by lush greenery and lofty mountains, this calm water body surrounded by primeval vegetation, various flora, and huge trees will certainly spellbind you. We can enjoy short boating also in the Ganga lake, before going back to retire for the day in your hotel room.

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Itanagar Views
Itanagar Views
Itanagar Views
Itanagar Local food Market
Ita Fort
Ita Fort
Ganga Lake
Boating at Ganga Lake

Day : 7 - Drive from Itanagar to Dibrugarh

Night stay at K1 - Dibrugarh, Assam, India
Distance from days start -136 Kms.

Hotel - Sarovar Portico Hotel

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Halt K1 - Dibrugarh, Assam, India
Distance from days start -136 Kms.

Activities - Dibrugarh city tour

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On Day 7 the drive from Itanagar to Dibrugarh in Assam, is about 4.5 hour and 200 km long. The drive is not as exciting as the drive through the hills, but still is sure a pretty one with a lot of tea gardens and traversing the mighty Brahmaputra river basin region. To get to Dibrugarh, we have to cross the famous Bogibeel bridge across the mighty Brahmaputra river It is the longest rail and road bridge in the country. The bridge is almost 5 km long and the bridge seemingly looks like an unending stretch of bridge and waters to drive through, which will definitely be one of the highlights of this day's drive. Dibrugarh is a city in Upper Assam with sprawling tea gardens. It also serves as the headquarters of Dibrugarh district. Dibrugarh is an important city in Assam due to its address as the newfound tourist destination for people from all over India and also as the base for the tea circuit tourism. As a city too Dibrugarh is definitely a pretty city and more developed one than most cities in our Itinerary. At Dibrugarh we shall have a city tour and check into our hotel for a relaxing afternoon and evening.

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The Bogibeel Bridge
The seemingly unending Bogibeel Bridge
The Bogibeel Bridge
Tea Gardens around Dibrugarh
Aerial View of Dibrugarh city
Dibrugarh city

Day : 8 - Majuli the River Island

Halt L1 - Majuli Island, Goalabari No.1, Assam
Distance from days start -87 Kms.

Activities - Majuli the biggest river island in the world tour

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A 3.5 hour drive from Dibrugarh will get us to the Majuli island on Day 8. Majuli is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam and in 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India. The island is formed by the Brahmaputra River in the south and the Kherkutia Xuti, an anabranch of the Brahmaputra, joined by the Subansiri River in the north. It was formed due to course changes by the river Brahmaputra and its tributaries, mainly the Lohit. Majuli is the abode of the Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture. The island of Majuli is an interesting place and indulging in the local food and culture is one of the best things to do while here. We shall spend the day cycling around some interesting spots on the island and getting to know some local culture in a close range.

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Majuli islands
Aerial View of Majuli Island
Life in Majuli Island
Local people of Majuli Island
Views of Brahmaputra at Majuli
Majuli Island Views

Day : 9 - To Kaziranga National Park

Night stay at M1 - Summit Green Village Resort & Spa, Kaziranga, Rangaloo, Assam, India
Distance from days start -126 Kms.

Hotel - Summit Green Village Resort

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Halt M1 - Summit Green Village Resort & Spa, Kaziranga, Rangaloo, Assam, India
Distance from days start -126 Kms.

Activities - Elephant Safari at Kaziranga Wildlife sancturary, Brahmaputra river cruise

Factors at the Halt include : Rivers / Lakes,Small Boats / Canoes,Adventure,Wildlife.

On Day 9 we shall embark on a 4.5hour and 160 km long drive to reach The Kaziranga national park. Kaziranga National Park is a protected area spred in across 450 sq Kms, across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River, its forests, wetlands and grasslands. It is home to tigers, elephants and the world’s largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses. Ganges River dolphins swim in the park’s waters. We shall check into our resort on reaching the national park where you can freshen up and then we shall proceed to the national park to do a 2 hour Elephant safari inside the national park region. On finishing the safari we shall visit the Brahmaputra banks and go on a relaxing Canoe ride in Brahmaputra before returning to our resort where you can relax and the rest of the day.

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Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park
Brahmaputra river cruise
Rhinos at Kaziranga

Day : 10 - Guwahaty city and around

Night stay at N1 - Guwahati, Assam, India
Distance from days start -138 Kms.

Hotel - https://www.goibibo.com/hotels/d-courtyard-hotel-in-guwahati-8299274684048799913

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On Day 10 we shall set out from Kaziranga National park to reach Guwahati, which is just about 180 kms and we should be able to make in 3 and half hours. Guwahati, is the biggest city of the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam. A major riverine port city along with hills, and one of the fastest growing cities in India, Guwahati is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra. It is called the ''Gateway to North-East India''. On reaching Guwahati we shall first check into the hotel. In the afternoon we shall set out for a city tour and also included in the activities is a 10 minute ropeway ride across the Brahmaputra river. After that, we shall close the day with a river cruise in the mighty Brahmaputra. The river cruise will surely be a delightful experience for you to wind this wonderful trip up.

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Guwahati City Views
Guwahati City Views
Guwahati City Views
Ropeway across Brahmaputra
River Cruise in Brahmaputra

Day : 11 - Guwahati Shopping & local cuisine

The last day of the trip, can be spend by doing some shopping from Guwahati city and also we can try out the local Assamese cuisine from an iconic eatery in the city, called 'The Mising Kitchen'. And when its time for your return flights home, we can head to the airport.

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Kamakhya Market, Guwahati
Assamese Cuisine at Mising Kitchen