NORTH EAST GRANDEUR
Embark on a journey through Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, two jewels of North East India. From the tea gardens of Assam to the snow-capped peaks of Arunachal, experience a blend of rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality in these captivating states.
Day 01
GUWAHATI AIRPORT / RLY STATION – BHALUKPONG
- Meet and greet on arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station and transfer to Bhalukpong. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Bhalukpong.
Day 02
BHALUKPONG – DIRANG
- After early breakfast drive to Dirang. On the way visit Tipi Orchidarium situated on the banks of the river Bharali, a place over 500 orchids, on display there are some rare species of orchid. Arunachal has largest range of orchids in the country then take a break to visit Nag Temple. Continue your drive and do not forget to keep your cameras handy as you cross beautiful waterfalls and get some spectacular views.On arrival check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit Apple orchard & Kiwi Farm (depending upon season), Dirang Monastery and Kalachakra Monastery. Dirang is also famous for hot water springs where people take bath to cure skin ailments. Overnight stay at Dirang Note: Every Indian tourist visiting Arunachal Pradesh has to obtain ILP (Inner Line Permit) at Bhalukpong border before entering the state against submission of photo identity card and two copies of passport size photographs.
Day 03
DIRANG – TAWANG
- After early breakfast proceed to Tawang the Land of Hidden Paradise. On the way enjoy the beauty of Sela Pass (13700 Ft) a border line between two districts i.e Tawang & West Kameng, Sela Lake a small lake, which remains frozen for most of the year. Further drive to 10 kms visit Jaswantgarh War Memorial – a memorial to the brave soldier who single handily tried to hold of approaching Chinese from the pass during the 1962 Indo-Chinese war. Later visit majesty of Nuranng Falls where scenes from the SRK- Madhuri Dixit starrer “Koyla” were shot. Arrive & check in to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Tawang.
Day 04
TAWANG LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
- After breakfast visit Tawang Monstery world famous seventeenth century Tawang Monastery, also known as Galden Namgyal Lhatse which overlooks the wide Tawang Valley at a height of 10,000 ft. The monastery is a vast complex of 65 buildings housing Lamas and antique scriptures written in gold letters and ancient scripture, images and has an eight meters high gilded Buddha statue. It is the largest monastery in the Himalayan region and the second oldest monastery in Asia. Five hundred lamas live in its residential buildings and it is rich in. Later visit Urgeling Gompa, 6th Dalai Lama’s birth place 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. Then proceed to the War Memorial which 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. You can also visit the craft center in Tawang sells beautiful masks, hand woven carpets, jewellery in silver, coral and amber, ‘chubas’ the local dress and delightful affordable mementos. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Tawang.
Day 05
TAWANG – BOMDILA
- After breakfast transfer to Bomdila (8,200 ft.) – the headquarter of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh and also known for its Buddhist monasteries. It has a lot of attractions for the visitors for its cool climate. On arrival check in to the hotel. Later visit Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gonpa), Thub- Chog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gonpa). Bomdila offers wonderfully panoramic view of Himalayan landscapes and snow-clad ranges. Evening you can visit the local market. Overnight stay at Bomdila.
Day 06
BOMDILA – TEZPUR
- After breakfast transfer to Tezpur. On arrival check in the hotel. Evening free for leisure (Or proceed for an optional sightseeing tour). Overnight stay at Kaziranga. Lying on the northern banks of Brahmaputra, Tezpur is one of the consequential states of Assam. This place slouches with lush tea gardens furthermore, it has an endless stretch of the paddy fields. One of the popular destinations in Assam, Tezpur offers visitors with a view of the picturesque landscape, snow clad Himalayan Mountains and various temples. Tezpur is also famous for other attractions filled with history and nature like Agnigarh, Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, 3015-meter long Kalia Bhomora Setu Bridge, etc.
Day 07
TEZPUR – GUWAHATI
- After breakfast drive to Guwahati. Arrive and check in at hotel. Evening visit ‘Kalakshetra’, a place where Assamese history and culture is well exhibited. Return to hotel. Overnight stay at Guwahati.
Day 08
GUWAHATI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
- After breakfast visit Kamakhya Temple, Tirupati Balaji Temple, Navagraha Temple, Assam State Museum, State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Regional Science Centre and Sukreswar Temple (The 6th Jyotirlinga of Shiva). Evening we suggest an optional tour of Golden sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra (Direct Payment). Overnight stay at Guwahati.
Day 09
HOTEL – GUWAHATI AIRPORT / RLY STATION
- After breakfast transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.
- On Arrival pickup from Guwahati Airport
- Accommodation for 08 nights on double sharing in well-appointed rooms
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by AC Private Vehicles
- Daily Breakfast in comfort of the hotel throughout the tour
- On Departure drop to Guwahati Airport
- Assistance for Inner Line Permits
- Tolls, Taxes, Parking, Fuel and Driver Allowances
- Currently Applicable Hotel and Transport Taxes.
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