15 Nights 16 Days Assam- Arunachal Pradesh

Day 01: GUWAHATI-KAZIRANGA (240 Kms/ 4 Hrs)

Meet and assist at Guwahati Airport. Then transfer to Kaziranga. The abode of one horned rhinos. Overnight in Kaziranga.

 

Day 02: KAZIRANGA

We shall start early in the morning for an elephant ride for 01 hour inside the park which is a world heritage site. After elephant ride, breakfast at lodge. Then we go for a jeep safari in the western range of the park. Overnight in Kaziranga.

 

Day 03: KAZIRANGA-TEZPUR (110 Kms/3 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Tezpur on the border of Assam and Arunachal. Sighseeing of Tezpur. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Tezpur

 

Day 04: TEZPUR- DIRANG (200 Kms/ 6 Hrs)

From Tezpur your road winds up the Kameng river, passing through thick forests and open valleys till your reach Dirang . On the way we visit the Tipi Orchid Centre. Overnight in Dirang.

 

Day 05: DIRANG

After breakfast drive to the Dirang dzong, an old fort used during Tibetan invasions.  From here drive to the serene Sangti valley. This picture perfect valley seems like a place straight out of fairy tales. Its serenity accentuated by the lazy meandering of the Sangti river through the broad open valley, patched with golden paddy fields and slender pines. Typical stone houses built by the Monpas over here, lend a very special charm to this place. Overnight in Dirang.

 

Day 06: DIRANG- TAWANG (140 km/6-7 hours)

Commence the most scenic drive of your trip. The road keeps climbing up all the way till Sela pass offering some grand panoramas of the region. Take a brief halt at the 14,00 foot Sela pass, admiring the beautiful lake and its surroundings. On the way stop at Jung waterfalls.Overnight in Tawang.

 

Day 07: TAWANG

In the morning visit the fabled Tawang monastery built in the 17th century. The imposing monastery belonging to the Gelugpa sect of Buddhism is the largest one in India. The monastery houses around 500 monks with a three storied Assembly Hall housing the main temple in which is seated a 27 feet golden Buddha. We will walk around the monastery learning about its history and architecture. In the afternoon visit the Ugherlling monastery, the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama. Overnight in Tawang

 

Day 08 : TAWANG- BOMDILA (180 kms/6-7hours)

Commence your return journey by driving back to Bomdila, on the way we halt at Jaswant ghar. Visit the Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Lling monastery in Bomdila which  was constructed by the 12th reincarnate of Tsona Gontse Rimpoche in 1965 - 66. The Gompa is a replica of Tsona Gontse Monastery at Tsona in South Tibet, established during 15th century. Overnight in Bomdila.

 

Day 09: BOMDILA- ITANAGAR (250km/7-8 hours)

After breakfast drive to Itanagar Capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Evening free for own. Overnight in Itanagar.

 

Day 10: ITANAGAR- ZIRO(160km/5hrs).

After breakfast drive to ziro . En route local Nyishi village. Overnight stay at Ziro.

 

Day 11: ZIRO

Full day visit around Ziro, visit world tallest shiva linga at Kardo jungle. That shiv linga hindu believe  all family of shiv ji together there. After that nature walk around Apatani tribal village. Overnight in Ziro.

 

Day 12: ZIRO- DAPORIJO (174 Kms/6-7 Hrs)

Drive  to Daporijo the district Headquarter of upper Subansiri district situated on the bank of River Subansiri enroute visit Nyishi tribal villages by road. Overnight in Daporizo.

 

Day 13: DAPORIJO-AALO (145 Kms/5-6 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Aalo, the district headquarters of West siang district situated near Yomgo River is the home of the Galo tribes. Enroute visit Galo tribal village. Overnight in Aalo.

 

Day 14: AALO

Morning visit Galo village of Kunu Yami village and kamba and afternoon visit Adi Minyong tribal village of Yeksi, Tarak etc. Overnight in Aalo.

 

Day 15: AALO-PASIGHAT (100 Kms/3-4 Hrs)

Morning drive to foothills of Eastern Himalaya to Pasighat. Pasighat is the first and the oldest town of Arunachal Pradesh established by the British 1911. Situated near the Bank of the mighty Siang River (the main sources of Brahmaputra River) is home of the Adi Group of tribes viz, Minyong, Padam etc. On arrival visit Museum Local market. Overnight in Pashighat.

 

Day 16: PASHIGHAT- DIBRUGARH

Early morning drive to Dibrugarh by Crossing the Mighty Brahmaputra River on a country made boat for onward Journey. Airport/Railway Station,Dibrugarh. Tour ends.