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10 Days
Availability : March - June, Sept - Oct
Guwahati
Max People : 15

Arunachal Pradesh Buddhist Tour

Experiences with the Monpa tribe
OverviewPhotosItinerarySustainable TravelFAQs
Header image Tawang monastery
What to Expect

Western Arunachal Pradesh comprises of high altitude mountain passes and the snowcapped Himalayas. On this tour, we take the route from Nameri national park to Tawang (once the only Gateway to Tibet). This region is inhabited by the Monpa people who are primarily Buddhist.

We travel to some of the remotest parts of Arunachal Pradesh with hairpin mountain bends and dense forests, and numerous Indian army posts that work 24/7 to keep the roads working for us in this beautiful yet challenging terrain.

  • Visit the Buddhist monasteries.
  • Glimpse into the Monpa tribe culture.
  • Taste local cuisine.
  • Village walks and visiting Kiwi orchards (seasonal activity).
  • Wildlife experiences at Nameri national park.

Recommended Airport(s)

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport, Guwahati

Inclusions

  • Accommodations on twin sharing basis.
  • Breakfast & one major meal.
  • Private car (including toll and parking fee).
  • Airport/ railway station transfers.
  • Restricted zone permits.
  • Fee of the storyteller and all activities.
  • Taxes applicable.

Exclusions

  • Entry tickets wherever applicable.
  • International & domestic flights/ trains.
  • Storyteller gratuity.
  • Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions.
Photos
  • Monpa villagesMonpa villages
  • Tawang gompaTawang gompa
  • Natural history walks at Nameri national parkNatural history walks at Nameri national park
  • Old Dirang townOld Dirang town
  • Women collecting firewoodWomen collecting firewood
  • Carpet weavingCarpet weaving
  • Gateway to TawangGateway to Tawang
Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Guwahati + City tour

We will meet you at Guwahati airport or the railway station. Check-in at the accommodation with the choice of spending the rest of the day at leisure or experiencing short textile tours in the city.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Easy

Day 2 - 4Dirang + Experiences with Monpa tribe

We leave early morning and drive through the scenic trail to have our special zone permits be checked and verified at the border. After getting the verification, we drive through the beautiful meandering mountain roads to Dirang with a brief stop at Bomdila. Packed meals will be provided for the day. Arrive in Dirang by evening with the rest of the time at leisure.

We spend the next day exploring the charming streets of the town along the Dirang river, the old town, and nearby Monpa villages and Sangti valley. Spend time with the Monpa community tasting their cuisine, experiencing their local crafts, and the folk tales.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Easy

Day 5 & 6Dirang - Tawang

Drive further to Tawang via the high altitude Sela pass (4,170 m). We stop briefly for a hot tea and meal before descending to Tawang. We spend the next day visiting the Buddhist monasteries of this erstwhile gateway to Tibet from where the 14th Dalai Lama made his way into India.

The Tawang monastery is the second largest in Asia after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. It is situated 3,000 m above sea level, has three levels with 65 residential buildings and a school of Buddhist studies. All of this gives a glimpse into the fabric of Vajrayana Buddhism. Witness the beautiful Thangka art inside the monastery and pray for the blessings. We also visit the Urgelling monastery and the nunneries of Tawang before calling it a day.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Medium

Day 7Tawang - Bomdila

We visit the memorial dedicated to the martyrs of the 1962 Indo-China war followed by a drive down to Bomdila via a brief stop at the Nuranang falls. Arrive in Bomdila by evening with the rest of the time at leisure.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Medium

Day 8 & 9Experiences at Nameri national park

We say goodbye to the high mountains, and drive down to the Nameri national park situated at the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Nameri national park is situated around the beautiful Kameng river and normally has a warm and pleasant temperature to relax. The national park is home to the Asiatic Elephant along with the leopard, black bear, deer, and rich birdlife. Spend the time relaxing and doing various activities as per your preferences including natural history walks, Mishing tribe village visits, wildlife walks, fishing, and angling.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Easy

Day 10Departure

Having collected beautiful memories, we complete the tour and drive back to Guwahati airport or the railway station for onward journey.

Sustainable Travel
  • We minimize plastic with safe and healthy alternatives to plastic plates, packaged items, and bottles.
  • We do not indulge in animal slavery, cruelty or luring through bait during the wildlife experiences.
  • Locally sourced raw material for meals.
  • We leave behind zero waste.
  • Propagating and reviving local folk tales through storytelling.
  • We facilitate the tribal interactions responsibly.
FAQs

What kind of accommodations are available on this tour?

We suggest and provide hotels for this tour.

I'm a solo traveller, can I do this tour?

Yes, it is safe and feasible for solo travelers also. We help you with the necessary arrangements and set-up the budget as per your preferences.

Which currencies do you accept?

We accept all currencies worldwide. However, the most common ones our guests pay in are – Indian Rupee (INR), Euro (EUR), Swiss Franc (CHF), Pound Sterling (£), and US/ SG/ AUS/ NZ Dollars ($).

Can you help me book the tour end-to-end?

Yes, if you are an international traveler you would land in Kolkata. We can help you set up the entire tour in India after your arrival till departure. This includes domestic flights, trains, accommodations in the arrival/ departure city, and any other tours that you want to add to this experience.

We usually don’t do international flights, travel insurance, and visas, but we can give you good recommendations for all of it.

What is the cancellation policy?

Please refer to our terms and conditions page.

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