TAWANG TOUR

The visit to the Tawang Monastery and the snow-capped himalayan ranges of Arunachal Pradesh will give you the chance to feel the true essence of peace and Karma.

A night in Nameri will present you the experience of the true wilderness of a rainforest, based at our comfortable Eco Camps, exploring forests, pristine lakes and rivers on foot and by boat…

The visit to the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati will give you a chance to get accustomed with purity and spirituality..

 

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TAWANG TOUR

Day 01 of Tawang Trip: Arrive Guwahati / Nameri National Park (255 kms, 5 hrs drive)

Arrive Guwahati by flight.

Meeting upon arrival and depart for Nameri National Park

 

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.

Arrive and check in at Eco Camp.

 

Rest of the time free at leisure

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 02 of Tawang trip: Nameri / Dirang (145 Kms, 7 hrs drive)

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

After an early breakfast departs for Dirang by the same vehicle.

 

Arrive Dirang and check in at 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 03 of Tawang Tour: Dirang / Tawang (140 Kms, 6 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast visit:

Sangti Valley: At a distance of 12 Kms. beyond Dirang is the famed Sangti Valley, Sangti is dotted with numerous picturesque spots, which are ideal for holidaymakers. One of the prime attractions is a sheep breeding farm. The other one being the Chuskar (traditional water mill), a flour mill system using hydro power, which is used by the villagers to grind the millets. The Sangti valley is the favored tourist destination for avid bird watchers as well as it is home to the endangered back necked cranes during winter months which come to nest here from Tibet.

 

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 04 of your visit to Tawang: 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.

 

The Craft Center: The craft center in Tawang sells beautiful masks, hand woven carpets, jewellery in silver, coral and amber, ‘chubas’ the local dressand delightful affordable mementos.

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 / Foreign Nationals are not allowed): 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

Later visit the Indo-Chinese border point at Bum La

 

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 05 of your visit to Tawang: Tawang / Bomdila (180 Kms, 7 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast depart for Bomdila

 

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 Bomdila and check in at the 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 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 magnificent 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.

 

Later 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.

 

Also visit craft center, where very fine wooden carpets of colourful designs and Masks are produced.

 

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 06 of Tawang tour: Bomdila / Bhalukpong (100Kms, 4 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast depart for Bhalukpong

 

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 Bhalukpong and check in at hotel

 

Bhalukpong: Situated on the Assam-Arunachal border, 250 kms from Guwahati, Bhalukpong is another picturesque spot for angling and leisurely picnics.

 

Rest of the time free to enjoy the nature at your own.

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 07 of Tawang trip: Bhalukpong / Guwahati (255 Kms, 5 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast depart for Guwahati.

 

In Guwahati visit:

Kamakhya Temple: The origin of Kamakhya Temple is pre Aryan situated atop the Nilachal Hill. The formost shrine of Assam, The Kamakhya is an ancient seat of Tantric and shakti Cults of Hinduism. The original temple was destroyed by the invading Muslims in their crusade against Hindu temples and idols in the early part of 16^th century. Ultimately it was restored from ruins by King Naranarayan of the Koch dynasty and rebuilt in its present forming 1665 AD.

Evening enjoy the sunset cruise in Brahmaputra river. (Optional: Rs. 450 Per Person)

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 08 – Last day of Tawang tour: Guwahati Depart

Morning after breakfast in time transfer to Guwahati airport for the onward destination.

 

The Tawang Tour ends.

 

 

Option of extending the Tawang Tour to Kaziranga National Park (2 nights / 3 days)

 

Day 07: Bhalukpong / Kaziranga National Park (135 Kms, 2 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast depart for Kaziranga National Park.

Kaziranga National Park: Kaziranga National Park has become synonymous with successful conservations of Great One Horn Rhinoceros (from the Greek word, “rhino” means nose and “ceros” means horn) / Unicornis (from the Latin word, “uni” means one and “cornis” also means horn) and also a home of may other threatened species including Indian Elephant (Elephant Maximus), Tiger(Panthera tigris), Hoolock Gibbon (Bunipithecus hoolock), Ganges dolphin (Platanista gangetica),Sambar (Cervus unicolor), Barasingha or Swamp Deer (duvauceli), Hog Deer, Indian Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak), Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and Gaur (Bos frontalis)etc.

 

There are also over 500 species of birds have been recorder in the park including 25 specis of globally threatened category. Over and above there are 21 rare and endangered species. In winter one can observe a large breeding population of Spot Bill Pelicans about one thousand breeding nests are found in a place which has been named as Pelican Colony in the Eastern Range.

Among the reptiles species like Water Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator), Indian python (Python molurus), Cobra (Naja naja) and the King Cobra are found.

 

.Arrive Kaziranga and check in at the Jungle Resort.

 

Overnight at resort

 

Day 08: Kaziranga National Park

Early morning enjoy the elephant safari in the central (Kohora) range of Kaziranga. Later return to the resort for breakfast.

 

Afternoon visit the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity park and witness more that 200 different species of Orchids. Also enjoy the different traditional dance forms and songs along with ethnic foods

Late afternoon enjoy the exclusive Jeep safari in the western (Bagori) range of Kaziranga.

 

Overnight at the resort.

 

Day 09: Kaziranga National Park / Guwahati (215 Kms, 5 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast depart for Guwahati.

 

On your last day in Guwahati, you will visit:

 

Kamakhya Temple: The origin of Kamakhya Temple is pre Aryan situated atop the Nilachal Hill. The foremost shrine of Assam, The Kamakhya is an ancient seat of Tantric and shakti Cults of Hinduism. The original temple was destroyed by the invading Muslims in their crusade against Hindu temples and idols in the early part of 16^th century. Ultimately it was restored from ruins by King Naranarayan of the Koch dynasty and rebuilt in its present forming 1665 AD.

 

Evening enjoy the sunset cruise in Brahmaputra river. (Optional: Rs. 450 Per Person)

Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 10: Guwahati Depart

Morning  breakfast at hotel and in time transfer to Guwahati airport for the onward destination.

 

Tour ends.

THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES:

1. All transport by a dedicated vehicle
2. Accommodation as per the itinerary.
3. Daily breakfast at hotel.
4. Permits required for entering into Arunachal Pradesh
5. One nature walk in Nameri National Park with park entrances.
6. One Elephant safari and one jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park with park entrances. (In case the guests opt for the tour extension)
7. All parking, toll charges, driver’s allowances etc.
8. 5 % GST as applicable

 

 

THE PACKAGE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

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