SPLENDID ARUNACHAL
Tour Highlights
A mountainous area in the extreme northeastern part of the country, it is bordered by the kingdom of Bhutan to the west, the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, Myanmar (Burma) and the Indian state of Nagaland to the south and southeast, and the Indian state of Assam to the south and southwest. The capital is Itanagar.
- Tippi Orchid Centre
- Sella Pass
- Jaswant Garh War Memorial
- Tawang Monastery
Important Information
Best Time: March to June & September to November
Nearest Airport: Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar / Tezpur Airport depending on itinerary
Nearest Railway Station: Naharlagun / Harmuti
Permit: Indian travellers generally require an Inner Line Permit (ILP); requirements for foreign travellers may differ.
Tip: Carry warm clothes, comfortable trekking shoes, valid ID and essential medicines. Mountain roads and weather can affect travel schedules.
Tour Itinerary
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DAY01
On arrival at Guwahati Airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you on arrival and transfer to Bhalukpong. Overnight at Bhalukpong.
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DAY02
After breakfast drive to Dirang. Enroute visit Tippi Orchid Centre. On arrival check in the Hotel. Evening at Leisure. Overnight at Dirang.
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DAY03
Morning drive to Tawang. Enroute witness the snowcapped Sella Pass at 14000 ft and the Jaswant Garh War Memorial. (Legend has it that Jaswant (Mahavir Chakra Awardee (Posthumous) of 4th Batallion Garhwal Rifles), fought a lone battle against the invading Chinese during the 1962 war. His spirit is still believed to protect the place). Overnight in Tawang.
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DAY04
Today visit Tawang Monestry - The Famous Gaden Namgyal Lhatse, popularly known as Tawang Monastery was founded by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in the year 1680-81. The monastery stands on the spur of a hill, about 10,000 feet above sea level and has ravines in the south and west, narrow ridge on the north and gradual slope on the east. It offers a commanding and picturesque view of the Tawang-chu valley. From a distance it appears like a fort as if guarding the votaries in the wide valley below. Tawang monastery is the largest of its kind in the country and is one of the larges t monasteries in Asia. Though it has the capacity for housing about seven hundred monks, the actual number of resident lamas (monks) at present is a little more than 450. This monastery is the fountain-head of the spiritual life of the people of this region. Also visit Urgelling Monastery - the birth place of Sixth Dalia Lama. Ani Gompa , PTSo lake, and Sangetsar Lake, after a late lunch and refreshment visit Tawang War Memorial and evening at leisure. Overnight at Tawang.
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DAY05
Morning drive back to Bomdila. Evening free at leisure. Overnight in Bomdila.
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DAY06
After breakfast drive to Tezpur / Bhalukpong. Overnight in Hotel Center Point / Prashanti Cottages. Overnight.
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DAY07
After breakfast transfer to Guwahati airport for onward journey.
Inclusions
- Breakfast Included as per the itinerary.
- Accommodation in the above mentioned hotel or similar category hotels / resorts.
- Daily breakfast included in the package.
- All transfers and sightseeing by NAC Vehicle.
Exclusions
- Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Insurance Premiums, Rafting Charges
- Any other meal not mentioned in price includes.
- Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
- Any monument entrance fees, camera fees, guide charges.
- Any expenses of personal nature.
Package Cost
Starting from ₹19,999/- per person
The final cost may vary depending on hotel category, travel dates, number of guests, vehicle type, permits and road conditions.
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