Day 1:

1. Travelers arriving by flight will be picked up and assisted by our team at the Guwahati Airport around 12.30- 1.00 PM.
2. The first stop is Tezpur, the highway to which runs parallel to the mighty Brahmaputra river, filling in the air of enthusiasm in you.
3. The journey generally takes around 5 hours, including a lunch break, and covers about 200 Km.
4. We will then directly check in to the guest houses, either at Tezpur or Bhulukpong, as per availability, late in the evening.
5. After checking in, you may go out to the market for a walk, shopping for things and items required for the trip.
6. After dinner, let us rest for the day to get ready for the big day ahead.

Day 2:

1. Once checked out of the guest house after breakfast, we will head towards a border checkpoint of Arunachal Pradesh at Bhalukpong, where we will be required to show the security our Inner Line Permits, ILPs, to enter Arunachal Pradesh.
2. You will be amazed by the roads as they are well maintained by the Border Road Organization (BRO), and most of the time, you don’t even realize that you are going through the Himalayas.
3. We will stop for a lunch break before getting to the Bomdila pass. On the way, we will also be stopping at the extremely beautiful viewpoints to admire the beauty of the rivers of Arunachal Pradesh, Tenga, and Kameng.
4. The final destination for the day is Dirang, which is also known as the stone village. Before reaching there, we will be stopping at the Bomdila viewpoint as well.
5. Dirang monastery, known for its color and vibrancy, will welcome us to its hospitality at Dirang.
6. The stay for the night will either be camping in Sangti Valley or at the Dirang guest house, according to availability. If we get to camp outside, the difference will be that we will get to have a bonfire and sleep under the star-studded sky.
7. There will be a social gathering at the place of accommodation. After dinner, we will go for a good night’s sleep. 

Day 3:

1. The Sangti valley blessed enormously with the scenic beauty it has to offer, will gift you with a beautiful morning. Covered in greenery, the valley has a river flowing and mountains on the side, facing the green grasslands on the other side with cattle and rural life, giving you the feeling of being inside a painting!
2. Sangti valley is located just a half-hour drive from the main town of Dirang.
3. We will check out of the stay after breakfast.
4. The day will be one to remember as today we will be passing the Sela Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the Himalayas, to get to Tawang.
5. Tawang, the land of Lamas, is at a distance that will take about 6-7 hours to reach, including the pit stops and lunch break.
6. We will be stopping on the way, 13,700 feet above sea level, to get enchanted by the Paradise Lake of Sela Pass and be mesmerized by it.
7. We will also be stopping by a café run by the Indian Army at Sela pass. This visit is going to be something to look forward to, to experience the hospitality and warmth of the place and the people.
8. Being on the border with China, lots of Army vehicles and Army personnel will be found in the area, filling us with a sense of pride and security.
9. After reaching Tawang, we will check in to the Guest house and get freshened up.
10. We will have our usual social gathering and dinner.
11. Take adequate rest for the day awaiting.

Day 4:

1. We will have an early breakfast and start the day by checking out of the guest house.
2. The Tawang Monastery is the largest monastery of its kind in India, which you will be able to explore thoroughly. Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, houses the only monastery that is bigger than the Tawang monastery. The architecture and colors inspired by the Buddhist way of life are something that soothes our souls and brings peace and joy.
3. We will have our lunch at a local restaurant.
4. While exploring the massive Buddha statue of Tawang, we will get to see a bird’s eye view of Tawang.
5. There, we will also be visiting the war memorial, commemorating the brave Indian soldiers who died bravely fighting for the nation. This memorial, known as the 1962 Tawang War memorial, is one of the important elements of our visit.
6. After the day’s activity, we will have dinner and take a good night’s rest at our Tawang guest house.

Day 5:

1. The tranquil air of Tawang town will greet us with a beautiful morning.
2. After breakfast, we will get started with the tasks for the day. The day is going to be different from normal since we will be going to the highest point of the trip, which is the BumLa pass. For this, we are required to take a special permit as well. We will have to continue our journey to the pass on a special cab from Tawang as the tourist vehicles won’t be allowed to get there.
3. Picturesque glacier lakes welcome us to the India- China border post, which indeed will be a treat to our eyes.
4. A peek into the Chinese side will be possible from there. You can also use binoculars to broaden the view.
5. Snacks, tea, desserts, and other refreshments will be available at the Army canteen by the pass.
6. After spending ample time at the pass, we will start our journey back to Tawang. We will be stopping on the way to view the magnificent lakes, Ptso lake and Sangetsar Lake which is widely known as Madhuri Lake.
7. We will wrap for the day after taking a walk down the market for shopping some souvenirs.
8. After reaching the guest house, we will have dinner and take a rest.

Day 6:

1. We will part with Tawang after breakfast.
2. We will now be traveling back to Bomdila pass, which will take us 5 hours through dense forest.
3. On the way, we will be stopping by the Nuranang waterfalls, standing tall, for some pictures. This waterfall which will amuse us with rainbows during the sunshine also gushes with water during the rainy season.
4. The hot springs are also the main attraction on our way back, where we will definitely be stopping. We will have lunch at Dirang.
5. After reaching the calm Bomdila Town, you may go out for a walk in the market.
6. We will have our social gathering back at the stay, one final gathering, before leaving for good.
7. Later, we will have dinner and take rest for the day.

Day 7:

1. After breakfast, we will check out from the guest house.
2. With that, we will be leaving the heaven of a place, Tawang, with memories that we will forever cherish. The picturesque valleys, culture, and beautiful people of Arunachal Pradesh will always be a warm memory in our hearts. With that, we will start our journey back to Assam.
3. Travelers can leave back the same day by booking flights that depart after 7, or else our team could help you in finding a night’s stay at Guwahati for you to leave the next day.

Note:

1. If you wish to visit the Kaziranga National Park in Assam by extending your stay, our team can lend assistance in guiding you.
2. For booking tickets at discounted rates also, you could contact our team.

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