TAWANG AT A GLANCE

This specially designed itinerary offers you the chance to allure the beauty of Tawang, as you embark on a six day trip. Feast your eyes on the panoramic view of verdant valleys, gushing rivers, snow-clad mountains and rustic villages

Be it the refrshing and exceptionally beautiful valley of Dirang, or the high altitude snow capped peaks and lakes of Tawang the mystic nature will surely fascinate you.

 

A visit to the Buddhist Monks & Monasteries will give you the chance to rejuvenate your mind and soul.

Experience the real wilderness of the Nameri rain forest by staying a night in the Deluxe Tents of Eco Camp.

 

 

 

 

Day 01: Arrive Guwahati / Bomdila (343 kms, 9 hrs drive)

Arrive Guwahati by flight

Meeting upon arrival and departs for Bomdila .

En route visit:

The Chillipam Monastery: Situated 15 Kilometers Away From Rupa Town, The Chillipam Monastery  Is The Only Indian Monastery That Has Been Built Exclusively By A Chinese Architect. The Monastery Gains Popularity After The New Road Opens That Connect Bomdila To Assam Via Kalaktang.

It Is A Comparatively A New Monastery Built During 1988-89 And Offers A Spectacular 270-Degree View Of Its Surrounding Himalayan Valleys. The Monastery Houses A School For Young Lamas, Where Over 150 Disciples Reside For A Period Of Nine Years To Complete Their Education

The Chillipam Monastery Is A Double Storey Structure Dotted With Carvings And Sculptures Of Elephants, Dragons And Monkeys. Inside The Heavy Metal Gate Is The Main Prayer Hall. The hall has A Towering Statue Of Lord Buddha Flanked On The Sides By His Two Disciples Right In The Centre. A Picture Of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Along With Their Religious Texts Written In The Tibetan Language, Also Adorns The Prayer Hall. The Walls Inside Are Dotted With Beautiful Paintings That Depicts The Stories Of Buddha And His Disciples.

The Chillipam Monastery Is A Fine Example Of The Magnificent Craftsmanship, Exquisite Wall Painting And Great Combination Of Colours That Are The Hallmark Of These Religious Buddhist Structures.

Arrive Bomdila and check in at hotel.

Bomdila: On the way to Tawang , situated at height of 8500 ft (distance from Tezpur 180 kms), Bomdila is a picturesque town in the foothills of Himalayas.  It is the headquarter of West Kameng District and the land of the Monpa, Sherdukpen, Aka (Hrusso), Miji and Bogun (Khawas) tribes. One can see the brilliant landscape and snow-clad Gorichen ranges of the Himalaya on a clear day. With its apple orchards, Buddhist gomphas and a magnificient view of the Kameng Valley Bomdila can be named as a mini paradise.

Bomdila is also an ideal place for nature lovers with several trekking and hiking trails are now opened for the adventure seeker. Bomdila also offers a Bird’s eye view of Kangto and Gorichen peaks (highest peaks in the state) amidst the Himalayan landscape and snow clad ranges.

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 02: Bomdila / Tawang (180 Kms, 6 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast visit:

 

Bomdila Monastery: The monastery has been built under the guidance of Dalai Lama. It is a residence of more than 200 Buddhist monks. From the monastery one can have the breathtaking view of the entire Bomdila. The time of pray is in dawn and dusk, attending which, one can have the absolute peace of mind.

 

Later depart by car for Tawang.

 

En route visit

Sella Pass: The entry point into the Tawang Valley is Sela pass at an elevation of 13700 ft above the sea level.. Legend says that a monpa woman supported sepoy Jashwant Singh during his battle with the Chinese. She brought sepoy Jashwant supplies and used to heal his wounds. When Jashwant got martyrdom she killed herself as an act of loyalty.

The glimpse of Paradise Lake in the Sella Pass makes your visit worth. Most of the time the lake is covered with thick blanket of snow.

Jaswant Garh: The war memorial is located 14 kms from Sella Pass on the way to Tawang. The memorial pay homage to Jaswant Singh Rawat, Mahavir Chakra Awardee posthumous (the second highest award from the Indian Army). In the famous battle of Nuranang against Chinese in November 1962, Rawat and two other soldiers from 4^th Batallion Garhwal Rifles were instrumental in killing 300 Chinese soldiers in 72 hours.

 

Arrive Tawang and check in at hotel.

Evening free at leisure.

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 03: Tawang

Morning after breakfast explore Tawang, visiting

Tawang Monastery (Vihar): Tawang Monastery about 400 years old, situated at an altitude of approximately 10,000 ft. is the second largest Buddhist monastery in India. It also holds the distinction of being the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama. The monastery is the house of more than 700 monks.

The monastery was founded by Merag Lama Lodre Gyamtso, in 1681 in accordance to the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama, Nagwang Lobsang Gyatso. As per the legend, the site of the Monastery was chosen by the horse of Merag Lama. Merag Lama, who had been unable to decide a site to establish the monastery. One day he was praying in cave, seeking a divine guidance. When he came out after the prayers, he found his horse was missing. On search, the horse was located standing quietly on a hilltop. Considering that as the sign of divine blessing he decided to construct the monastery at the very spot.

The monastery is also called Galden Namgey Lhatse meaning celestial paradise. There is a magnificent 8 meter high statue of Lord Buddha. The ancient library inside the courtyard has an excellent collection of thangkas, painted with the blood from the nose of 5th Dalai Lama and valuable Buddhist manuscripts mainly Kanjur and Tanjur numbering 850 bundles.

 

Tawang War Memorial: The memorial is dedicated to the martyrs of the 1962 Sino-Indian war. The memorial is 40-foot-high and like a stupa in design. It is locally called ‘Namgyal Chortan’. The names of 2420 martyrs imprinted in gold on 32 black granite plagues.

Gyangong Ani Gompa: Ani Gompas, which literally translates into ‘Nunnery’, are run by the women monks.No male monk can be seen near these Ani Gompas and all you can see are sparkle eyed and clean-shaven nuns who are busy managing the day-to-day operations of the Ani Gompa.

Gyangong Ani Gompa is the oldest Ani Gompa in the Tawang District. It is situated in the lap of a far off mountain laced with natural scenery. This Ani Gompa is under the administration of Tawang Monastery.

Urqelling Monastery: It is the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama who is the only Indian to have risen to such a high position in Gelupka Sect of Buddhism so far. Inside the monastery there are several Stupas (Vihar) and people from all walks of life visit this place during Buddhist new year to get the blessing for the coming year.

The Giant Buddha Statue: If you are in tawang, this newly built Giant Buddha Statue is the must visit place. The location of the statue is such that it can be seen from most areas in Tawang. The life of Buddha is depicted on the walls inside the prayer room underneath the statue. This statue was consecrated by Padma Shree Awardee H.E. Thegtse Rinpoche on 20th June 2016. The statue is truly an excellent piece of work of and worth spending an hour or so.

Sangestser Lake & Bum La Pass (OPTIONAL: Rs. 5500 Per Vehicle)  : Popularly known as Madhuri Lake is located 35 kms away from Tawang near the China Border. The drive to Sangestser Lake is full of thrill and one can still see the war bankers that had been used during the Chinses aggression in 1962 and the beautiful PTSO lake. (Entry restricted to the foreign nationals)

Later visit the Indo-Chinese border point at Bum La

 

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 04: Tawang / Dirang (140 Kms, 6 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast depart for Dirang.

 

En route stop at the Nuranang falls.

Nuranang Falls: Nuranang Falls, Also Known As Jung Or Jang Falls Is A Splendid And Stunning Waterfalls Around Tawang. The Nuranang River Originates From The Sela Pass And Before Meeting Tawang River It Forms Into This Beautiful Waterfall. A Short Tour From The Main Road Takes One To The Waterfalls Followed By A Short Walk To Reach The Base Of The Waterfall. Though The Road Is Not In Good Shape But Would Still Recommend Visiting The Water Fall And Walking To The Base. One Can Enjoy The Light Shower From The Waterfall And Also See Multiple Rainbows Forming At The Base.

Arrive Dirang and check in at the hotel.

 

Dirang: Dirang 40 kms from Bomdila is situated at an altitude of 1497 meters. It is an ideal hill resort in West Kameng district with beautiful Apple Nursery, Kiwi Farm, Yak Research Centre, Buddhist Gompa, Hot Water Spring and ancient Dirang Jong (Fort). It is the base camp for trekking to Gorichen peak and other bird watching trails

 

Afternoon visit:

Dirang Dzong: Dirang Dzong fort is a representation of the culture of the Monpa Tribes. This fort, built in 1831 AD served as a centre of all the administrative activities of the Monpas during those times. The Fort is set a top on a hill top consisting of a four storied stone building. A wooden gate designed in local architectural pattern adds to the splendid uniqueness of the fort.

Thupsung Dhargye Ling is a temple and learning institute for the study of Tibetan Buddhism by laypeople and monks, located in the Himalayan village of Dirang, India. The name, Thupsung Dhargye Ling was given by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama and means: “Place of Flourishing of the Buddha’s Speech”.

 

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 05: Dirang / Nameri National Park (165 kms, 6 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast depart for Nameri National Park

 

En route visit:

Nag Mandir: Just before entering the Tenga Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, perched on a small hillock at a vantage point is this temple. The temple is nice and well maintained, and gives a beautiful view of the Tenga valley.

Tipi Orchid Sanctuary and Research Center: An Orchidarium at Tipi (5 kms from Bhalukpong) on the way to Bomdila is the Botanical paradise. About 300 species of orchids can be seen in the flora – glass house. Some of them are rare and endangered species. By the side of the glass house there is an orchid museum too.

 

Arrive and check in at Eco Camp

 

Nameri National Park: The Nameri National Park of 200 sq kms area is located in the Sonitpur district, bordering Arunachal Pradesh and it is also the core area of Nameri Tiger Reserve (344sq kms). It is the home of Mammals like Elephant, Tiger, leopard, Sambar,Barking deer, Hog Deer, Wild Boar,Gaur, slow loris,gaplangur,Burmese ferret badger, and over 350 species of birds including White-winged Wood Duck, Ibisbill (uncommon), Ruddy Kingfisher, Palla’sfishing eagle,Lesser Adjutant stork , Greater spotted eagle,Rufous necked hornbill, Great pied Indian hornbill, Wreathed hornbill, Long-billed Ringed Plover, Sultan Tit, and Yellow-bellied and White-throated Fantails.

Another important wild life sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh The Pakhui (Pakke) wild life Sanctuary adjoins the Park on its North-Eastern point. The river Jia- Bhoroli and its tributaries namely the Diji, Dinai, Doigurung, Nameri, Dikorai, Kharietc crisscross the park. During rainy season A few jheels (during the rainy seasons) also dot the area. One can enjoy rafting in the Jia Bhoroli river in the south western boundary.

 

Later opt for the river rafting in the Jia Bharali river at Nameri (Optional)

 

Overnight at camp.

 

Day 06: Nameri / Guwahati Depart. (245 Kms, 5 hrs drive)

Early morning go for the nature walk and the bird watching trip into the dense jungle of Nameri National Park.

After breakfast depart for Guwahati airport to catch the flight for onward destination.

 

Tour ends.

THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES:

1. All transport by a dedicated vehicle
2. Accommodation for five nights.
3. Daily breakfast at hotel.
4. One nature walk National Park with park entrances.
5. Permits required for entering into Arunachal Pradesh (Indian & Foreign Nationals)
6. All parking, toll charges, driver’s allowances etc.
7. 5 % GST as applicable

 

 

THE PACKAGE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

1. Any meals other than mentioned above.
2. Entrances to the monuments, parks other than mentioned above.
3. Charges of the accompanying guide or local guide (if required)
4. Any expenses occur due to natural calamities or which are not mentioned in the cost inclusions
5. Any other expenses of personal nature i.e camera, laundry, telephone, any type of insurances, tips, portages etc.